Ask the Editor, January 30: Questions on Social Security Benefits Taxation In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits Kiplinger · Jan 30
The U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026. Kiplinger · Jan 30
If You'd Put $1,000 Into AMD Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today Advanced Micro Devices stock is soaring thanks to AI, but as a buy-and-hold bet, it's been a market laggard. Kiplinger · Jan 30
Keeping Your Number When You Switch Phone Plans: What Can Go Wrong and How to Avoid It A simple checklist to keep your number, avoid delays and protect your phone plan deals. Kiplinger · Jan 30
The 'Take That, Uncle Sam' Rule of Retirement Spending Here's how to reduce your tax bill when you withdraw money in retirement. Kiplinger · Jan 30
6 Key Ways to Plan for Financial Success in 2026 (and Avoid a Portfolio 'Death Spiral') Use last year's tax data to help guide you as you consider this year's taxes, asset allocation and sources of the regular income you'll need in retirement. Kiplinger · Jan 30
A Financial Plan Is a Living Document: Is Yours Still Breathing? If you've made a financial plan, congratulations, but have you reviewed it recently? Here are six reasons why your plan needs regular TLC. Kiplinger · Jan 30
Prior Authorization for Traditional Medicare Patients Has Started in 6 States The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting this year. Here are the particulars. Kiplinger · Jan 29
Nasdaq Drops 172 Points on MSFT AI Spend: Stock Market Today Microsoft, Meta Platforms and a mid-cap energy stock have a lot to say about the state of the AI revolution today. Kiplinger · Jan 29
Don't Overpay the IRS: 6 Tax Mistakes That Could Be Raising Your Bill Is your income tax bill bigger than expected? Here's how you should prepare for next year. Kiplinger · Jan 29
Flashback Finance: The Cost of Retiring the Year You Were Born Just like groceries, gas and home prices, the cost of retiring is subject to inflation. Here's a look at what it cost to retire in the year you were born. Kiplinger · Jan 29
How One Hospital Visit Overseas Could Wreck Your Finances Proper planning can give you peace of mind and protection, regardless of what happens on your trips. Kiplinger · Jan 29
It's Time to Rethink What 'Aging Well' Means Don’t fall into the trap of thinking there is a "right way" to age. Here's how to reframe aging in a healthy, achievable way. Kiplinger · Jan 29
Your Guide to Financial Stability as a Military Spouse, Courtesy of a Financial Planner These practical resources and benefits can help military spouses with managing a budget, tax and retirement planning, as well as supporting their own career Kiplinger · Jan 29
Kiplinger · Jan 29 3 Steps to Keep Your Digital Data Safe, Courtesy of a Financial Planner As data breaches and cyberattacks increase, it's vital to maintain good data hygiene and reduce your personal information footprint. Find out how.
Kiplinger · Jan 29 Here's Why You Can Afford to Ignore College Sticker Prices College tuition fees can seem prohibitive, but don't let advertised prices stop you from applying. Instead, focus on net costs after grants and scholarships.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 The Met Opera May Sell Its Iconic Paintings. Is it a Good Investment? Buying the Marc Chagall murals would come with a big stipulation attached.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 Do You Really Need All Those Phone Plan Perks? Unlimited data plans now come bundled with streaming, travel perks and device deals — but many people pay for extras they rarely use.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 Taxes May Be a Certainty, But the Amount You Pay Doesn't Have to Be Don't wait until Tax Day to start exploring your options. Take some steps throughout the year, and you may be pleasantly surprised.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 The New Average Divorce Rate By Age: Are You in the Risk Zone? While the overall divorce rate has seen a small but steady decline, gray divorces have been on the rise since the 1990s.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 Is the Housing Market's 'Lock-In Effect' Finally Starting to Ease? As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 We Retired at 70 With $4.3 Million. My Wife Won't Spend 'Our Grandkids' Inheritance,' but I Want to Travel. I want to travel while we are still healthy, but my wife wants to pass down our wealth. Who is right?
Kiplinger · Jan 28 Today's Senior Living Communities Are Not Your Grandma's 'Old Folks' Home': An Expert Guide to Shopping for the Right Fit Senior living facilities have improved and are as diverse as the people who inhabit them. Now, they're more than just a place to go — they're a place to grow.
Kiplinger · Jan 28 3 Common Misconceptions About Working With a Financial Planner Think financial planners are only for the wealthy and that AI can replace human advice? Nope. Even people with moderate wealth need professional advice.