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Renovations Boom as the Housing Market Stalls

By Beth Braverman From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAs affordability issues continue to plague the housing market, many homeowners are choosing to…

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Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed

By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceReaders ask about tax deductions for retirees who work part-time for themselves.Question: I am…

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The ‘SUV Tax’: How Your Vehicle Choice Impacts Your Net Worth

By Sean Jackson From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceMany families view the SUV as a status symbol of success parked in the…

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Can You Afford to Help Your Children Financially?

By Maurie Backman From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestions: I have two grown children. Both were self-sufficient until recently. I’m still working,…

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The 10 Best Retirement Freebies You’re Missing Out On

By Kathryn Pomroy and Bob Niedt From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceEverything’s getting pricier—food, healthcare, housing, you name it. Prices are climbing,…

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Manage an Inheritance Like a Pro

By Sandra Block Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceHow you manage an inheritance can change your life. We’ve all heard stories about individuals…

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Is There a Downside to Switching Insurance Frequently?

By Rachael Green From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceYou’ve heard the advice to shop around for new quotes once in a while…

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The Asset Location Rule: Where to Put Income Investments in Retirement?

By Charles Lewis Sizemore From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceYou’ve built a retirement nest egg and are ready to retire.Congratulations! You’ve done…

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9 Ways to Save on Your Luxury Trip

By Donna Fuscaldo From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceLuxury travel means different things to different people. For some, it could be a…

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Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes in Retirement

You can minimize the bigger bite of income that higher taxes in retirement could take. Dreamstime/TCABy Richard Eisenberg From Kiplinger’s…

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10 Tips to Declutter Your Home

By Kim Clark From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAt some point in the future, somebody is going to go through all your…

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A Smart Guide to Borrowing

By David Rodeck From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAs Americans face rising costs on just about everything, the amount of debt they’re…

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