Finance

I decided to continue living with my ex after we broke up. It was awkward at first, but now it actually works.

I've been living with my ex while saving money and building a life abroad.Aaliyah AlexanderI was living with my boyfriend when we broke up, and he suggested we continue living together.After lookin...

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Why Barclays says the market's CoreWeave-induced AI panic is overblown

Mike Intrator, CEO and founder of CoreWeave, poses for a photo during the company's IPO in March 2025.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesCoreWeave stock plunged last week on fears about its debt as yi...

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How to Encourage Young Americans to Save and Invest

Something interesting is happening among young Americans: Even young conservatives are becoming more skeptical of capitalism.A Wall Street Journal opinion piece (p...

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I posted a 'Legally Blonde'-inspired TikTok to capture a CEO's attention. It got me an internship that turned into a full-time job.

Isaac Persky.Courtesy of Isaac PerskyIsaac Persky used a creative video to land an internship at Tarte Cosmetics in 2024.Maureen Kelly, the CEO of Tarte, was impressed by Isaac's video, leading to ...

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What Tech Leaders Have Said About an AI Bubble

To help you understand the trends surrounding business and technology and what we expect to happen in the future, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will...

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5 Ways AI Can Help Manage Your Personal Finances

A few years ago, artificial intelligence in money management felt like a gimmick. Now it's woven into everyday banking, budgeting, saving and even investing. You'r...

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Should We Buy Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance in Our 60s?

Dear Wealth Wise: My husband and I are 65 and 66, respectively, and retired. Our financial adviser suggested a $250K life insurance policy for each of us that coul...

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Here's how much the governor of every US state makes ahead of the midterm elections, ranked

Josh Shapiro is the highest-paid governor in the US.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesThe annual salaries of state governors vary, with the lowest being $70,000 in Maine.Josh Shapiro, Kathy Hochul, and Spencer...

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France's riots highlight a growing risk for its battered bond market

France's escalating unrest is adding to political uncertainty as the government struggles to rein in its deficit and restore investor confidence in its battered bond market.Thibaud Moritz/ AFP/Gett...

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Why a Retirement ‘Magic Number’ May Be the Wrong Target

Americans have no shortage of retirement benchmarks competing for their attention. Some experts say you need $1 million, others suggest saving 10 times your salary...

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4 Unique Winter Getaways That Won't Break the Bank

For some travelers, the best winter vacation is one that leans into the cold weather, taking advantage of the unique adventures that can take place only on snow-bl...

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Finding Purpose In Retirement: Why Hobbies Aren't Enough

Katie retired at 67 after 30 years as a marketing executive. She had planned for it. In the final months of her career, she made a list of everything she had wante...

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Created Your Will? Why Your Heirs Could Still Face Major Delays

My mom died unexpectedly one month after creating her will. She was sure to include a clause that funds from her estate could be used to cover costs, like her memo...

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A Dividend Strategy Shines for This Top iShares ETF

Here's a head-scratcher: iShares Core Dividend (DIVB), a dividend-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) that we recently added to the Kiplinger ETF 20, gained 36% ove...

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3 Smart Ways to Delay or Defer Taxes on Your RMDs

I started to focus on retirement income planning about 15 years ago. One thing that struck me early in this journey was just how much our clients detest required m...

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Tech Stocks Hold This Baron Emerging Markets Fund Back

Emerging markets stocks are on a tear, returning 39% over the 12 months through August. So why isn't Baron Emerging Markets (BEXFX), a member of the Kiplinger 25, ...

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How Close Were the IRMAA Income Bracket Projections?

I project Medicare IRMAA income brackets in Medicare IRMAA Premium MAGI Brackets. Because IRMAA uses a two-year lookback, we can’t calculate this year’s exact income thresholds against the IRMAA br...

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Converting a Trump Account to Roth Isn’t as Powerful as It Sounds

The 2025 Trump tax law created the Trump Account as a new tax-advantaged account type. I wrote about it in Trump Account: IRA for Kids With No Earned Income. It’s basically as the title says, a non...

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My First $1 Million: Graphic Designer, 63, Avon Lake, Ohio

Welcome to Kiplinger's My First $1 Million series, in which we hear from people who have made $1 million. They're sharing how they did it and what they're doing wi...

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5 International Destinations That Cost Less Than a New iPhone

Tech prices have reached new historic heights — headlined by Apple’s top-tier iPhone Duo with 2TB storage at $3,199. Instead of sinking that chunk of capital into ...

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The stock market's record-high margin debt is keeping Wall Street pros up at night

Margin debt is at record-highs. Some strategists are worried it increases the risk of a sudden drop in stocks.Orjan F. Ellingvag/Corbis via Getty ImagesRecord-high margin debt is fuelling fears of ...

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