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Financial missteps are common, whether it's overspending on a spontaneous purchase or falling short on vacation savings. But in retirement planning, those mistakes can have far…
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The window style you select affects more than curb appeal. Different designs vary in price, energy performance, airflow and natural light, and some are better suited to certain…
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Well-known stores such as Walgreens and Michaels frequently offer senior discounts, yet many shoppers never use them. Learning where these savings are available can make a…
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Each week in our Ask the Tax Editor series, Joy Taylor, editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she addresses five tax…
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The average refinance rate for a 30-year fixed home loan is 7.292%, according to Mortgage Resource Center data. If you’re a homeowner looking to refinance for a lower rate or to…
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