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If charitable giving is on your to-do list as year-end approaches, there are several ways you can maximize your impact while doing your own finances some good.

Don't stop tax planning when RMDs start. Making these common tax mistakes in your 70s can result in needlessly generous payments to the IRS.

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. The midterm elections. We ignore them all when looking for the best stocks to buy this November.

"I enjoyed the journey. The challenge of selecting and making good investments kinda fed on itself over the years."

As many as 12,000 people a year are mistakenly declared dead by the SSA, stopping their Social Security and Medicare benefits cold. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

If you're a high earner or have a large sum in pretax retirement accounts, learn how and when to use Roth conversions to minimize future taxes.

Can you retire at 65 if you've saved $2 million? It all depends on the life you envision, and how much work your portfolio needs to do to support it.

Earnings reports from companies laying the foundation for the AI revolution continued to drive risk-off price action into the Halloween weekend.

Patrick Stewart lived life to the fullest. Here are five lessons from the legendary actor on taking risks, finding purpose and cultivating community.

Investors spooked by the possibility of more Federal Reserve hawkishness may find refuge in these ETFs.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2026? We compare current rents, mortgage payments and ownership costs to see which makes more financial sense.

HSAs can be a useful tax-advantaged savings channel for business owners and the self-employed, and more people are eligible this year than ever.

It's not easy to set up as an independent financial adviser. But it'll go more smoothly if you avoid these three common mistakes in the rush to get started.

As traditional burials price out millions, cremation has become America's default. Here is where the money actually goes.

Kiplinger editor Joy Taylor answers readers' questions about reverse mortgages, 529 plans, pet insurance offered by an employer and other topics.

Gen Xers don't want to stay in careers that no longer align with their goals or how they want to live. The Great Wealth Transfer gives them financial options.

Economic data and earnings reports drove Thursday's price action, with sharp drops for a pair of blue chips dragging the broader stock market lower.

Is your adjustable-rate mortgage about to reset? Learn five ways to prepare for higher payments, compare refinancing options and protect your budget.

Crossing IRS gift limits without a strategy creates surprise capital gains bills and retirement headaches. Here's what to know.

Triple net lease (NNN) properties can be ideal for landlords who just want passive rental income, as long as you have these basics covered.