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How to Help Save for Your Grandkids’ College Education

If you’re in a position to help pay for your grandchildren’s education, you might be eager to ease that financial…

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A Guide to Launching a Successful Business After 50

Starting a business after 50 can be a great way to add years to your career or earn extra income…

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How to Give Better Holiday Gifts

A growing body of research from behavioral finance experts identifies the kinds of presents that people typically like best and…

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Should I Drop Down to Minimum Coverage on My Car Insurance?

Future PlanningThe right time to reduce your coverage to the minimum car insurance required by your state might be today…

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Returning to Work After Retirement? Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls

If you want to join the ranks of the unretired, you may want to consider the impact it will have…

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4 Changes Coming to Social Security

These changes don’t only impact retirees—they impact current workers. Dreamstime/TCABy Donna LeValley From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceIn January 2026, several changes…

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5 Tips to Get Your Estate Plan in Order Now

EstateEstate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect the people they love.While lots of people…

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How to Navigate Your Medicare Advantage Plan in a Disaster

If you’re a Medicare Advantage member in an area that has been impacted by a disaster, you might be worried…

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5 Popular Investing Strategies You Should Really Rethink

BrightPersonal FinanceInvestingStocksMarket clichés may rhyme, but time in the market wins every time.Add to My ListSaveThere are plenty of popular…

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A Guide to Roth Conversions

RMDs can trigger big taxes—Roth conversions may cut the hit.By Kimberly Lankford From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance​​You could have a tax…

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Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills

Even with insurance, medical bills can pile up fast.By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceMedical debt may seem as though…

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Want to Retire at 65? See If You Can Answer These 5 Questions

BrightPersonal FinanceRetirementHitting 65 doesn’t automatically mean you’re ready to retire.Add to My ListSaveWhile many are concerned about Medicare, there’s more…

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