Mopping up–and drying out–after the hurricanes was only the first challenge. Now the victims have to struggle through recovery.

Regularly updated insights on the economy’s next moves.

Some investors have made a lot of money, but losses can be painfully real.

If you’re planning to enroll in a marketplace Obamacare plan for 2018, be ready for a shorter sign-up period, higher premiums and other changes.

But lower published prices may not save you money.

I hadn’t reckoned on some curveballs along the way — especially when it came to signing up for Medicare Part B and Medigap.

From digital-content distributor OverDrive, this app gives readers free, on-the-go access to a trove of titles from multiple libraries.

HSAs are a tax-friendly way for workers to pay medical bills today and well into retirement.

After a series of disasters, demand is intense. Here’s how to give wisely.

Give the gift of greater spending power with something more fun and thoughtful than a stocking full of cash.

This retired Navy pilot teaches her civilian clients how to take command.

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Halloween decorations are coming down, and the 2017 holiday shopping season is starting to ramp up, meaning it’s once again time to put retail stocks…

Learn the ins and outs of trading commission-free.

Whether or not you live in a high-risk area for flooding, you might consider getting the extra coverage.

Investors often misuse the 4% rule, steering them away from solutions that could more effectively make their money last in retirement.

Are you in the top 25% of all earners? The top 10%? Plus, find out what portion of the tax burden you bear according to…

Part of the beauty of buy-and-hold investing is its simplicity. The market always has occasional pullbacks and crashes, but the long-term trend has always been…

When you’re working and the stock market plunges, it’s a temporary problem. But if you’ve just retired, or are about to, then it could devastate…

Many hurricane victims are still waiting for payments from insurers or disaster assistance from FEMA to make home repairs. In the meantime, here are ways…

That’s what one of my own family members pays, and it’s not unusual. Everyone needs a solid long-term care plan. Here are four ways to…

Overconfident clients say the scariest things about the stock market sometimes. If they’re not careful, “irrational exuberance” could trick them out of their retirement treats.”

Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy. In 2017, as much as $5.49 million in assets is exempt…

Before you sell your house and buy that golf course condo or move down the street from your grandkids, take some time to try it…

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Golf is all about preparation, making smart choices and avoiding bunkers. And so is retirement.

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on the direction of energy prices

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

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast for the GDP growth rate

Rebalancing your portfolio is the first of three steps you can take to bolster the chances that you’ll be able to push off taking Social…

Strategies to successfully exit a career going the way of the dinosaur.

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Having a successful retirement takes more than just money. You have some tough questions to answer about how you want to spend your time and…

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on business equipment spending

If there’s a cause you’re passionate about, you could help fill a gap.

The IRS recently relaxed some rules related to hardship distributions from retirement accounts to make it easier and faster for hurricane victims to get money.…

The recent acquisition of Whole Foods is a wild card for Amazon’s third-quarter sales and profits.

Your 401(k) may be your biggest retirement asset. When it comes to fees, contribution matches and eligibility, don’t just trust: verify.

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The tax filing rules for qualified charitable distributions can be tricky. You must specify how much of your required minimum distribution is taxable and why…

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Uncross your fingers and grab a pen right now. Here’s a selection of points your retirement financial plan needs to cover.

A financial professional who once paid Equifax to monitor his own personal information outlines the four-step plan he now uses instead to guard his identity,…

Practical guidelines to keeping your money in check.

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Just because stock valuations are high doesn’t mean they can’t still go up from here.

Let us be among the first to put the new year on your radar, because believe it or not, there are some end-of-the year financial…

The stock market’s bull run is over eight years old. Do you know what to do when it ends?

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A tactic to prevent unexpected nursing home care from evaporating the family nest egg.

People saving and investing for retirement, over the years, have had some frights in October. Here are two scary financial scenarios, and how to prepare…

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When you pick a financial adviser, you need someone who’s a good fit. And for those who already have an adviser, if your situation is…

In an environment of rising interest rates, bonds aren’t the shiny penny they once were. So some folks are looking into annuities, including fixed-index annuities,…

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You’ll be able to stash an extra $500 in a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan in 2018. But the maximum annual IRA contribution will…

A guide to some of the ground rules to keep your insurance intact and avoid penalties.

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A perfect storm of financial factors related to caregiving and careers has created a looming retirement crisis. Why women in or near retirement should be…

No one can predict what stocks will do next, but there are plenty of things worried investors and retirement savers do have control over.

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The threat of reduced cash payouts to shareholders is weighing on the company and its stock.

When people seeking guaranteed income turn to annuities, they are gaining security … but they need to realize what it’s costing them. Surrender charges, fees…

Blindly saving won’t get you far. You need to target exactly where you’re going, and how you’re getting there, with a written plan.

If you quake at the thought of losing money in the stock market, you might not be thinking about investing in the right way, and…

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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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.

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?

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…

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

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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…