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Can I Deduct My Pet On My Taxes?

Your cat isn't a dependent, but your guard dog might be a business expense. Here are the IRS rules for pet-related tax deductions in 2026.

Kiplinger · Feb 3

I Met With 100-Plus Advisers to Develop This Road Map for Adopting AI

For financial advisers eager to embrace AI but unsure where to start, this road map will help you integrate the right tools and safeguards into your work.

Kiplinger · Feb 3

The Referral Revolution: How to Grow Your Business With Trust

You can attract ideal clients by focusing on value and leveraging your current relationships to create a referral-based practice.

Kiplinger · Feb 3

We Inherited $250K: I Want a Second Home, but My Wife Wants to Save for Our Kids' College.

He wants a vacation home, but she wants a 529 plan for the kids. Who's right? The experts weigh in.

Kiplinger · Feb 1

I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is the $300,000 Social Security Decision Many People Get Wrong

Deciding when to claim Social Security is a complex, high-stakes decision that shouldn't be based on fear or simple break-even math.

Kiplinger · Feb 1

4 Ways Washington Could Put Your Retirement at Risk (and How to Prepare)

Legislative changes, such as shifting tax brackets or altering retirement account rules, could affect your nest egg, so it'd be prudent to prepare. Here's how.

Kiplinger · Feb 1

2026's Tax Trifecta: The Rural OZ Bonus and Your Month-by-Month Execution Calendar

Real estate investors can triple their tax step-up with rural opportunity zones this year. This month-by-month action plan will ensure you meet the deadlines.

Kiplinger · Feb 1

4 Psychological Tricks to Save More in 2026

Psychology and money are linked. Learn how you can use this to help you save more throughout 2026.

Kiplinger · Jan 31

Who Counts as Family on a Mobile Phone Plan?

Family phone plans aren’t just for parents and kids anymore. Here’s who can share a plan, how much you can save and what to watch out for before you bundle.

Kiplinger · Jan 31

Why Your Home Insurance Might Not Protect You If Someone Else Lives There

Letting a relative stay in a second home or inherited property can quietly change your insurance coverage and leave you exposed to costly liability claims.

Kiplinger · Jan 31