Family Tree Estate Planning

It’s a good problem to have, but the nation’s wealthiest folks have a few extra challenges to address when making decisions about their withdrawal plan…

For both types of retirement account, you need to take required minimum distributions after you turn age 70½. But there are differences in how and…

Without stocks, your retirement portfolio may not grow as fast as prices rise. With inflation at 3%, the $100,000 you have available to spend today…

If you don’t like paying taxes, health savings accounts could be a way to save for your health costs… and for retirement, too.

Retirees, make sure your bond holdings aren’t riskier than you think.

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A guide to scouting the terrain before gearing up for a profession.

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Five key lessons from a breathtaking one-day plunge in the Dow Jones industrial average.

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Monthly benefits will increase, on average, $27 in 2018. Or will they?

There is no magic age when you should or can retire, so don’t start counting down the years (or days). Instead, you need to dig…

Are you prepared for volatility? Before you make an investment, look carefully at its track record by asking these five questions.

Shopping for a new Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan for 2018 could save you money.

Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name.

Kiplinger’s latest forecast on inflation

Damage can go deep long before you realize it.

Switching to a single filing status and a few other changes that occur after losing a spouse could mean a dramatically higher tax bite. But…

Kiplinger’s latest forecast on retail sales and consumer spending

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Not all criminals are shady strangers lurking on the Internet. Some are much closer than you think (like family and friends), so don’t let your…

What you include on the application determines how much you’ll receive in grants, work-study and student loans.

If the worst happens, your homeowners insurance will cover leaks and burst pipes, or water that comes into your home through your roof and windows.…

Tax season will be here before you know it, and taking a few steps now could leave you in a much better place come April.

Sometimes a “to-don’t” list is more helpful than a to-do list. Here are five mistakes that many people make when thinking about retirement.

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on jobs

Investors curious about how their financial professional operates (including fees and any possible conflicts of interest) just need to take a look at their Form…

Investors curious about how their financial professional operates (including fees and any possible conflicts of interest) just need to take a look at their Form…

First off, do the math to find out if you have enough saved to actually retire.

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Strictly following the conventional approach to pulling retirement income could rob people of control over their taxes.

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Five key lessons from a breathtaking one-day plunge in the Dow Jones industrial average.

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Check out our weekly earnings calendar and read the latest quarterly earnings previews.

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The infamous “doughnut hole,” the coverage gap in which you pay a big portion of Part D drug costs, will shrink a bit more next…

Hidden costs could be holding back the returns on your investment portfolio. Here are three places investors should take a closer look at when evaluating…

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Even hot stock markets eventually cool off, and that could leave those near retirement (and those who recently retired) especially vulnerable.

Even hot stock markets eventually cool off, and that could leave those near retirement (and those who recently retired) especially vulnerable.

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From a misguided decision on when to retire to going too heavy in stocks, people make these same five mistakes every day. Don’t be one…

To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 15 things that parents of college students can think about trying.

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The best defense against a bubble is a well-diversified portfolio. That helps ensure that losses in one sector or asset class won’t sink you overall.

Helpful tips to take the hassle out of getting away.

You can file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as October 1 — and the sooner, the better.

Star fund managers are a vanishing breed, but I still think they offer value to the investor.

Better-than-expected sales and profits after Thursday’s closing bell would help allay investors’ Amazon.com fears.

Wellington, a balanced fund, is almost 100 years old.

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on the direction of the trade deficit.

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Even if you’ve been a diligent saver, any of these often-overlooked dangers might pose a threat to your future happiness.

Before you get into the landlord biz (or if you’d like to get out of it), there could be an easier way to invest in…

Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S.

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They aren’t for everyone, but this donation could generate income.

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Before you agree to work with a particular remodeling company, here’s what you need to know.

Women often face a savings shortfall as they approach retirement. The goal is to catch up as soon as possible.

I took control of my parents’ finances when Dad showed signs of dementia.

When it’s time to step in, avoid the stumbling blocks with these strategies.

If you’re a frequent flier, this rewards card may be worth your while.

Don’t settle for the first one who asks for your number. Do some checking to know the type of person you’re dealing with.

A recent lawsuit against private student loan borrowers has been dismissed. Here’s what you need to know.

Transform your home the way you want, on time and on budget.

Tips on how to steer clear of fraud and late shipments when you’re doing your holiday shopping.

Travel abroad is more expensive, but your overseas investments may benefit.

Certified financial planners aim to put you first at all times.

Crackdown aimed at protecting nest eggs of clients age 65 and older.