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With the Fed hiking rates, knowing how this impacts your finances can help you make smart decisions and save money.

It's difficult to ask aging parents about financial and medical decisions, and future living arrangements, but it's vital to talk about it while you still can.

Your annuity shouldn't be left to gather dust. Regular reviews and comparisons with newer products will help make sure it's still the best option for you.

"I would tell my younger self to continue with your plan, but take a few more moments to let loose and create more experiences."

Millionaires from the My First $1 Million series tell us how they're talking with their kids about money, balancing inheritance splits and sharing their wealth.

You want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits likely hurt more than they help.

A successful estate plan requires more than legal documents. It depends on open conversations with your heirs about the values and intent behind your decisions.

Betting on prediction markets might seem like a quick and easy way to make money, but index funds have historically been a better way to build wealth. Here's why.

With life expectancies rising, 65 is no longer the finish line. Here are the questions you should ask yourself and resources for finding your next act.

A charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) can create a lifetime income stream and alleviate worry for retirees who underspend out of fear their money won't last.

When it comes to money, both partners need to know what's going on. Here's how to build a more transparent — and resilient — financial partnership.

Investors, traders and speculators see new signs of peace in the Middle East, but consumers are still feeling squeezed by the effects of war.

From no-contest clauses to security protocols, advanced planning can get ahead of family disputes before they start, making it easier on your loved ones after you're gone.

Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers whether a reader can deduct a GoFundMe contribution and other questions related to charitable donations.

Before it reaches younger heirs, $54 trillion will move horizontally to surviving spouses. Here's how to prepare.

A Delaware statutory trust turns one property into a passive fractional interest in another. Here's how it works and why giving up control is part of the deal.

Learn how to read your annual Medicare notices, track critical deadlines and choose the right health and drug coverage before the December 7 deadline.

Women's financial literacy problem isn't a question of ability. It's that many women have been excluded from financial conversations and participation.

Incoming economic data indicate the economy is expanding, but that doesn't necessarily mean easy, or even good, times for all.

Being named a financial power of attorney (FPOA) is an honor, but it can also be a heavy lift. Know your fiduciary duties and why standard POAs don't cover Social Security or Medicare.