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HOW TO DECIDE IF IT'S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE
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HOW TO DECIDE IF IT'S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE

THE PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED MANY WORKERS TO CONSIDER MORE FULFILLING JOBS. THESE PEOPLE MADE IT WORK.

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October 2021
The Beauty of Boring Stocks
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The Beauty of Boring Stocks

Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.

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October 2021
WE RANK THE ONLINE BROKERS
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WE RANK THE ONLINE BROKERS

Our survey spotlights firms with great investment choices, tools, advice and more.

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October 2021
Avoid This Sumer's Rush Plan A Fall Getaway
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Avoid This Sumer's Rush Plan A Fall Getaway

Prices will be lower, you’ll encounter fewer crowds, and pandemic restrictions are likely to ease even more.

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August 2021
7 Inviting Places To Retire
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7 Inviting Places To Retire

These small cities check all the boxes for an affordable, active retirement.

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August 2021
HOW TO PROFIT FROM ETFs
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HOW TO PROFIT FROM ETFs

These funds are a huge hit with investors. Plus, everything you need to know about the Kiplinger ETF 20, our favorite exchange-traded funds.

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September 2021
Plan Now for Long-Term Care
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Plan Now for Long-Term Care

You could buy insurance to finance future costs, but policies are pricey. Here’s how to decide whether you need coverage.

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September 2021
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
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I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks

STREET SMART

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September 2021
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Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation

Use our picks to hedge against rising prices that can eat into your investment returns.

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September 2021
Tying the Knot Post-Pandemic
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Tying the Knot Post-Pandemic

This wedding planner is gearing up for a full fall season amid continuing concerns about safety.

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September 2021
Retirement Can Keep You Busy
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Retirement Can Keep You Busy

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

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September 2021
Readers Find Some Weird Winners
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Readers Find Some Weird Winners

INCOME INVESTING

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September 2021
America Is Getting Older
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America Is Getting Older

Census data show a decline in younger workers. That puts more pressure on programs that support seniors.

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July 2021
Bet On Infrastructure Stocks
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Bet On Infrastructure Stocks

On the heels of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden has unveiled a major infrastructure initiative that would spend $2 trillion over eight years, financed in part by an increase in corporate tax rates from 21% to 28%.

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June 2021
Know When to Jettison a Stock
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Know When to Jettison a Stock

The decision to sell isn’t easy. Use our guide whether you’re taking profits or tossing a loser.

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August 2021
How to Minimize Your Tax Bite
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How to Minimize Your Tax Bite

Use these strategies to boost your after-tax returns.

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August 2021
LESSONS FROM TOP INVESTING GURUS
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LESSONS FROM TOP INVESTING GURUS

Take a master class from some of Wall Street’s best.

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August 2021
TOPIC A IRS PLANS TO TRACK DOWN TAX CHEATS
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TOPIC A IRS PLANS TO TRACK DOWN TAX CHEATS

The proposal targets high-income taxpayers, but enforcement wouldn’t be limited to the top 1%.

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August 2021
Keep Moving Costs in Check
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Keep Moving Costs in Check

Young people tend to move frequently as they start their careers and change jobs, and the pandemic hasn’t reversed that trend.

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August 2021
Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card

Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.

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August 2021
YOU MAY GET MORE TIME TO TAP RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
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YOU MAY GET MORE TIME TO TAP RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

But delaying required minimum distributions isn’t always a good idea.

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August 2021
The Virtues of Volunteering
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The Virtues of Volunteering

My column on fulfilling ways to spend retirement (“Living in Retirement,” April) continues to generate inspirational responses from readers, many of whom have sung the praises of volunteering. You also volunteered the names of additional service groups that you have found rewarding. I’ll cite a number of them for those of you in search of a cause that strikes a chord.

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June 2021
COVID's Silver Lining: A Calmer Life
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COVID's Silver Lining: A Calmer Life

This family left the West Coast for a simpler lifestyle in a small Cape Cod town.

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July 2021
How to Fix Your Credit Reports
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How to Fix Your Credit Reports

Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.

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July 2021
Protect Yourself Against New ID Theft Schemes
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Protect Yourself Against New ID Theft Schemes

Crooks are using more-sophisticated tricks to steal your data.

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July 2021
Where to Invest Now
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Where to Invest Now

AFTER A POWERFUL START, STOCKS WILL GRIND HIGHER IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2021. BUT WATCH OUT FOR CURVEBALLS.

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July 2021
Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know
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Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Most couples will owe less in federal taxes by filing jointly, but sometimes it pays to go it alone.

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July 2021
How to Cash In on the Final Frontier
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How to Cash In on the Final Frontier

Most space-themed investments are moonshots. Use our stock and fund picks to bet on space exploration.

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July 2021
GUARD AGAINST PANDEMIC SCAMS
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GUARD AGAINST PANDEMIC SCAMS

Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud.

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July 2021
Do You Have Too Much Cash?
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Do You Have Too Much Cash?

A sizable hoard is comforting but could crimp long-term portfolio gains.

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July 2021