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

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• 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

• Best Value Stocks to BuyWith a possible economic slowdown on the horizon, investors would be wise to consider stable, yield-friendly value stocks.By Jeff ReevesLast updated 18 March 24

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• Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now (Under $10)stocksIf you're willing to take on the risk of owning cheap stocks, these five picks are all priced under $10.By Jeff ReevesLast updated 18 March 24

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• The Reddit IPO Is Almost Here: Should You Buy Reddit Stock?The Reddit IPO will launch this week, but should you buy the social media stock when it first starts trading? We take a closer look here.By Karee VenemaLast updated 18 March 24

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Personal Finance

• Flood Insurance: What It Costs and Why You Need ItinsuranceThe average cost of a policy is about $888 a year, but premiums vary depending on your property's flood risk.By Donna LeValleyLast updated 18 March 24

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• Target Limits Self-Checkout To 10 ItemsTarget launches new self-checkout lanes on heels of a new paid membership plan and expanded brand offerings.By Jamie FeldmanPublished 18 March 24

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• Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates30-year mortgage rates — check out the best here.By Erin BendigLast updated 18 March 24

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Taxes

• Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund StatusTax RefundsThe IRS Where's My Refund tool lets you track the status of your tax refund. Here's what you need to know.By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 18 March 24

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• 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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• 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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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

• Six Estate Planning Mistakes Celebrities Madeestate planningAs if dying isn't bad enough, imagine your ex (your no-good, lying, cheating ex!) rolling in all the money you left behind.By Kaitlin PitskerLast updated 18 March 24

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• 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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• 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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