Finance

I was obsessed with looking rich and overspent in my 20s. Then one HR meeting exposed how little I knew about money.

Haley Sacks, known as Mrs. Dow Jones.Courtesy of Daniel RandallThe following is a book excerpt from "Future Rich Person" by Haley Sacks, aka Mrs. Dow Jones.When she got a dream job at age 25, she d...

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I built an AI C-suite to help me run my small business. As a creative, I was hesitant to use AI, but it's helpful for certain things.

Sara Russell uses AI to help her run her marketing, sales, finance, and product development departments.Rose Gaffney/Loving Local NYCSara Russell took her bath-and-body business full-time after bei...

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Stocks Struggle as Long-Term Yields Rise: Stock Market Today

The main equity indexes were down after a low-volume late-summer trading session on Monday, as the uncertainty of war in the Middle East outweighed the certainty o...

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David Ellison's Paramount wants its WBD merger challengers to put up nearly $1.9 billion

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison wants California Attorney General Rob Bonta's state and its counterparts to post a bond to cover the merger delay costs.Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images; Mel M...

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Five Questions About SpaceX’s Computer Chip Ambitions

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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Billionaire investor Jeff Gundlach warns of a market top as AI chips become a 'new asset class'

Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty ImagesJeff Gundlach warned that turning AI chips into an asset class could signal a market top.The billionaire investor questioned the use of fast-evolving chips a...

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What business leaders are saying — and doing — about California's proposed billionaire tax

Jensen Huang, Mark Cuban, and Sergey Brin have all commented on California's wealth tax proposal.Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images; Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images; Phillip Faraone/VF25/...

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6 Timeless Money Lessons That Prove the Best Financial Advice Often Isn't the Newest

Our semiquincentennial celebrations are over. We have seen the fireworks and eaten enough hot dogs to last until next year. This is a perfect moment to reflect on ...

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3 Reasons Kiplinger Readers Prefer the Capital One Venture Rewards Card

When you shop for a car, paying full price is usually frowned upon. Should you use the same premise when booking your trips?This is where the best travel credit ca...

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Kiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026

To help you understand what is going on in the economy and beyond, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will keep you abreast of the latest developments an...

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Should You Upsize When College Tuition and Retirement Collide?

Wealth Wise is Kiplinger's advice column on navigating retirement-related dilemmas. Got a question? See below for how to send it to us.Dear Wealth Wise: We've save...

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For 3 Years, Markets Have Soared Ever Closer to the Sun: Is It Time to Protect Your Gains Before Their Wings Melt?

Investors can't help but be pleased with the market's performance over the past three years.There have been intermittent signs of volatility when world events made...

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Thinking About Moving Near the Grandkids? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First

Setting down roots near the grandkids is a popular choice for many new retirees. After all, you finally have the free time, so why not spend it with family? If you...

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When Is a 1031 Exchange Not the Right Move? A Real Estate Investing Pro Offers a Reality Check for Your Next Exit

Marcus had done everything right.He had bought a small strip mall in 2011, managed it through two recessions, survived a pandemic that emptied three of his five te...

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How savvy real estate investors are using HELOCs to buy rental properties and build wealth

Mark, who prefers not to share his last name, retired early, thanks to his real estate investments.Courtesy of Mazske FinanceHomeowners are using home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, to buy inve...

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The AI boom has echoes of Enron — but that might be okay, a tech guru says

Ram Bala is an AI and analytics guru.Ram BalaTech giants are using the same kind of financial strategies as Enron, academic Ram Bala says.The AI and analytics guru pointed to their handling of debt...

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Cash Flow vs Income: Why Retirees Need to Know the Difference

Ask a retiree how much income they need, and they'll give you a number. Ask how much cash flow their portfolio generates, and many will give you the same number. A...

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Hitting Your Retirement Number Is Not Your Cue to Retire: You Still Have This Question to Answer

Nearly every retirement calculator is built to answer the same question: How far am I from having enough saved to retire?It's an important question, and if you've ...

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The 5 Pillars of a Fulfilling Retirement (and They Don't Include Savings, Healthcare Costs or Social Security)

Tom retired at 67 after 35 years as a CFO. He spent his career managing risk with precision and applied the same discipline to his retirement finances. His savings...

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The cost of long-term care keeps going up, and it's a growing problem for Americans of all ages

A caregiver visits Lana Mountford's place a few hours a week.Chona Kasinger for BISome days, Tamara Johnson wonders how her life changed so rapidly.Johnson, 58, made six figures in an executive lea...

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My First $1 Million: Retired Oil Industry 'Gofer,' 73, Oklahoma

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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