Personal Finance News, Investing Advice, Business Forecasts (2024)

• Want to Retire Abroad? Five Things to Know About Your Money
• What Is a Living Trust?
• Why These Homebuilders' Stock Buybacks Are Important for Investors
• Savings Account Balances By Age and Income. How Do You Compare?
• Your Home Selling Costs Will Fall Following NAR Settlement
• Have Your Say in the Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards

Investing

• Should You Invest in CDs? What to ConsiderBefore putting your money in a certificate of deposit (CD), you should know why banks issue them, how they are used and how they are priced.By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)Published 18 March 24

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• How Retirees Can Minimize the Net Investment Income TaxOne strategy is to consider your filing status, which can affect the net investment income tax (NIIT) that successful retirees pay on certain investment income.By Derek A. Miser, Investment AdviserPublished 18 March 24

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• How To Find the Best Japanese StocksJapan's stock market is soaring which has many investors wondering how to find the best Japanese stocks. We take a closer look here.By Kyle WoodleyPublished 17 March 24

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Personal Finance

• Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings RatesConsider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.By Erin BendigLast updated 18 March 24

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• Top Money Market AccountsMoney market accounts are interest-bearing accounts at a bank or credit union, typically paying high interest rates. Here are the best ones right now.By Erin BendigLast updated 18 March 24

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• How to Find the Best Jumbo CD RatesCheck out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.By Erin BendigLast updated 18 March 24

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Taxes

• Six Tax Breaks That Get Better With AgeTax BreaksDepending on your age, several tax credits, deductions, and amounts change — sometimes for the better.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 18 March 24

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• How Retirees Can Minimize the Net Investment Income TaxOne strategy is to consider your filing status, which can affect the net investment income tax (NIIT) that successful retirees pay on certain investment income.By Derek A. Miser, Investment AdviserPublished 18 March 24

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• Roth Conversions: Convert Everything at Once or as You Go?Two hypothetical examples of Roth conversions made at different times (all at once vs as you age) show a stark difference in what could be left for your beneficiaries.By Mike Decker, NSSA®Published 17 March 24

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Kiplinger Advisor Collective

• How Personal Finances and Lifestyle Are IntertwinedHere are a couple of things to keep in mind as you plan for your future and how to financially support it.By Justin DonaldPublished 8 March 24
• Financing Projects Without Jeopardizing Your Financial FutureFunding large purchases should be thoughtfully planned.By Mario HernandezPublished 7 March 24
• Should I Get a Reverse Mortgage? Six Questions to Ask FirstThe secret to your retirement income could live in your home’s equity.By Kiplinger Advisor CollectivePublished 6 March 24

Retirement

• 13 States That Don't Tax Retirement IncomeRetirement TaxesHere are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 18 March 24

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• Six Tax Breaks That Get Better With AgeTax BreaksDepending on your age, several tax credits, deductions, and amounts change — sometimes for the better.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 18 March 24

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• How Retirees Can Minimize the Net Investment Income TaxOne strategy is to consider your filing status, which can affect the net investment income tax (NIIT) that successful retirees pay on certain investment income.By Derek A. Miser, Investment AdviserPublished 18 March 24

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Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger's GDP Outlook: Economic Growth Is Slowing to NormalEconomic ForecastsThe economy’s quarterly growth rate will likely average 2.0% from now on.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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• Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: February Sales Softer Than ExpectedEconomic ForecastsRetail sales rebounded only halfway from January’s snowstorm slowdown.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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• A Spotlight on the Pacific States: The Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger LetterMost Pacific states are seeing good job growth in multiple sectors including tourism, hospitality, and construction.By David PaynePublished 13 March 24

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