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"Having more than a million in my retirement account and a paid-off home, savings and no debt made me realize that I am working because I love what I do."
Managers of the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF, a top Kiplinger fund pick, made a timely move during the April 2025 stock market sell-off.
If you want to use an inheritance to create a charitable legacy, how can you ensure younger generations will carry your wishes forward?
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers on the Obamacare premium tax credit.
Young people face a barrage of unhelpful information about work and money, making them worried and skewing their perceptions of wealth. What can help?
AI data centers will rely on existing infrastructure to meet their electricity demand. That creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking investors.
If you have $2.5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
A new AI model from China is worrying Wall Street and keeping pressure on tech stocks.
The historically cyclical memory chip market is in the middle of a sustained global sales boom. Will there ever be a bust?
The best hedged ETFs are built on strategies that can help reduce portfolio volatility without using bonds or market timing.
Revenue sharing means some financial professionals are rewarded for steering you toward certain products. It's big business, but here's the solution.
Market downturns don't just trigger a dip in your account balance — they test your emotional resolve. Having a well-built strategy can help you stay the course.
Putting the right documents in place for your loved ones now can shield them from the stress and legal hurdles of dealing with your estate later.
Selling investments at a profit can be rewarding for some — until tax season arrives. And federal taxes are just one part of the equation.
Thanks to a new state law, Alabama families can save more during the back-to-school sales tax-free weekend this year.
Folks nearing retirement can turbocharge their savings with super catch-up contributions, but how you invest that extra cash depends on several factors.
While Taiwan Semi's post-earnings drop pressured chipmakers, healthcare names outperformed thanks to Merck's FDA win and Eli Lilly's big buy.
From steep stairs to slippery floors, minor home design flaws can become major hazards in retirement. Take our quick quiz to find out if your house is ready for you to age in place.
This Roth retirement savings strategy allows high earners to sock away up to $72,000 a year — if their workplace plan permits it.
If you're not talking openly with your adult children about money, you're failing to help build their financial independence.