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"I took $50,000 out of my 401(k) at (age) 40 to buy a business. Three years later, the business was broke, and we were going to be foreclosed on our home."

Don't ignore the markets entirely, but don't let your emotions control decisions based on headlines and volatility. Here's what to do instead.

Coastal tradition or desert cool? We break down the real cost — and culture — of retiring in two of America’s most iconic zip codes.

Retiring soon? Keep your relationship strong by discussing these three questions with your partner before handing in your notice.

If you paid a fee to withdraw cash from a non-bank ATM anytime between 2007 and 2026, you could be eligible for a payment from a $167.5 million settlement. Here’s who is eligible and how to file a claim.

From HSAs to backdoor Roths and even taxable brokerage accounts, there are plenty of ways to boost retirement savings once you've hit your full 401(k) match.

AI can't take the place of the human touch when it comes to getting investment advice and planning for your future.

For now, it looks like there will be no rate hike in October, though the Fed's decision remains subject to the flow of incoming economic data.

Depositing an inheritance check might be trickier than you think. Here are your options and smart strategies to take that gift and build lasting wealth.

Most advisers deliver more value than their clients realize. Here's how you can make that easy for your clients to understand and fully appreciate.

With interest rates near two-decade highs, guaranteed income is looking attractive again. Here are 4 ways to play the rate spike.

Joy Taylor answers questions from readers who are paid tax return preparers

While conventional wisdom views a career as a stable bond, human capital carries unique risks, so a client's job shouldn't always be treated as a safe asset.

When clients' retirement transition is harder than they expected, a "ready, shoot, aim" approach to income withdrawals is often to blame. Here's how to fix it.

In this panel conversation, Kiplinger editors talk to experts about the Great Wealth Transfer and answer questions on how to discuss inheritance with your family.

Yields on the 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest levels since 2002 Thursday on manufacturing price pressures, but retreated into the close.

The Federal Reserve rate cut has gotten most of the coverage, but several other issues are pushing bond yields higher.

GreenRock founder Prem Patel notes that headline stock indexes might look steady thanks to a handful of tech giants, but there is more risk than meets the eye.

Use Kiplinger's guide to seven classic strategies to find the right look for your portfolio.

Pulling out of the market to avoid lows means you'll miss out on the next highs. But there's another side to the story — and it might alter your perspective.