Five Years from Retirement? These 5 Tips Could Make All the Difference. If retirement is on the horizon—say, within the next five years—you’ve entered what we call the retirement red zone.
Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund. If you have a refund check coming your way, consider using it to bolster your personal balance sheet.
Six Steps to Simplify Your Estate for Your Heirs. A simplified estate strategy will expedite the settlement of your estate after you're gone, minimize audit risk, mitigate costs and reduce stress for your beneficiaries.
How to Guard Against Identity Theft in 2025. Eva Velasquez is president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nonprofit that supports victims of identity theft. Here, she talks to Kiplinger about key identity theft problems to know about in 2025.
Decoding Your Taxes: A Glossary of Tax Terms You May Need to Know Many tax terms are confusing, whether you're a business owner, a seasoned individual taxpayer or someone filing a tax return for the first time.
5 Signs to Watch for in Aging Family Members This Holiday Season. While it’s a joyous time, it’s also the perfect opportunity to check in on everyone’s well-being, especially our cherished aging family members.
10 Things To Know Before Medicare Open Enrollment Starts. Getting a handle on the basics of Medicare can help protect your health — and your nest egg — in retirement, so making the right choices during Medicare open enrollment is arguably one of the most important financial decisions you can make.
Three Ways to Pay Uncle Sam Less! Retirees especially could benefit from these tax-efficient strategies that focus on what you leave your heirs and what kind of accounts your money is in.
How to Get Your Insurer to Pay Your Home and Auto Claims. Follow these steps to minimize hassles and get all the money you deserve.
We Put Common Household Items In The Toilet. Here's What Happened... Maybe it's time to shake it up with products from the most unlikely of places: your very own pantry or medicine cabinet.