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Marc Guberti | May 19, 2026 at 3:28 PM EDT

Why Anesthesiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s at 55 and Saving $40,000 in Penalties

A 55-year-old anesthesiologist clearing $450,000 a year decides she is done with hospital call schedules. She wants to consult two…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT

The Layoff Math That Pushed a 64-Year-Old to Claim Social Security Earlier Than Planned

A 64-year-old earning $180,000 gets the call no one plans for: the role is gone, severance runs 12 months, and…

David Beren | May 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM EDT

Aluminum Prices Have Surged Nearly 90% Since the Iran War Began, and Kiplinger Says Your Portfolio Should Respond

The Iran war started on February 27, and the aluminum market has not been the same since. Alcoa CEO William…

Maurie Backman | May 19, 2026 at 2:26 PM EDT

Retirees Could Lose Thousands With This Common Social Security Mistake

For millions of Americans, deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the biggest financial choices they’ll make in…

Drew Wood | May 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT

Retiring at 59 With $3.4 Million Means Burning Through $640,000 Before Touching a Single Tax-Advantaged Dollar

A 59-year-old couple with $3.4 million looks fully prepared for retirement until the account structure comes into focus. About $2.2…

Maurie Backman | May 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM EDT

Social Security Cuts Edge Closer to Reality. How Much of a Drop Should You Plan For?

There’s perhaps no more critical source of income for retired Americans than Social Security. The average retirement benefit today amounts…

Ian Cooper | May 19, 2026 at 1:15 PM EDT

Medicare at 65: One Six-Month Decision That Costs $32,000 if You Get It Wrong

The Medicare card arrives in the mail. You feel healthy. The Plan G quotes look pricey compared to a $0…

David Beren | May 19, 2026 at 12:34 PM EDT

Kiplinger’s 2026 Tax Letter: The Dependent Care Credit Is Rising to $1,500 for 1 Child and $3,000 for 2 or More

Working parents are getting a major tax upgrade as the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit climbs for 2026. The…

Maurie Backman | May 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT

Inflation Report Resets 2027 Social Security COLA Estimate

For retirees on Social Security, October tends to be an important month. That’s when the Social Security Administration typically announces…

Drew Wood | May 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM EDT

A 71-Year-Old Widower Discovers a Single Decision About His Late Wife’s $890,000 IRA Could Cost Him $54,000 in 2026 Taxes Alone

A widower in his early 70s inherits his late wife’s traditional IRA worth nearly $900,000. He already has steady pension…

Ian Cooper | May 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM EDT

Clark Howard Says Skip the Backdoor Roth IRA: Here’s the Math for High Earners

Clark Howard, the consumer advocate behind The Clark Howard Show, has told high-earning listeners to think twice before chasing the…

Drew Wood | May 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM EDT

At 68 With a Paid-Off $1.4 Million Home and $580,000 in Savings, the Reverse Mortgage Math Works in 2026

A 68-year-old single homeowner with a fully paid-off $1.4 million home and $580,000 in liquid savings appears wealthy at first…

Drew Wood | May 19, 2026 at 10:43 AM EDT

A 58-Year-Old Couple With $3.1 Million Can Walk Away in 14 Months If They Solve the Healthcare Bridge

The couple is 59, both turning 60 within months, and they want out of the workforce by May 2027. They…

Maurie Backman | May 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM EDT

Retirees on Social Security Just Got a Big Clue About 2027’s COLA

If there’s one thing seniors on Social Security tend to be curious about each year, it’s news of a cost-of-living…

Gerelyn Terzo | May 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT

Why a 60-Year-Old Widow Should Claim Survivor Benefits Now and Switch to Her Own at 70

Losing a spouse in your early 60s upends nearly everything, including a retirement plan built around two paychecks. For a…

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Why Anesthesiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s at 55 and Saving $40,000 in Penalties

The Layoff Math That Pushed a 64-Year-Old to Claim Social Security Earlier Than Planned

Aluminum Prices Have Surged Nearly 90% Since the Iran War Began, and Kiplinger Says Your Portfolio Should Respond

Retirees Could Lose Thousands With This Common Social Security Mistake

Retiring at 59 With $3.4 Million Means Burning Through $640,000 Before Touching a Single Tax-Advantaged Dollar

Social Security Cuts Edge Closer to Reality. How Much of a Drop Should You Plan For?

Medicare at 65: One Six-Month Decision That Costs $32,000 if You Get It Wrong

Kiplinger’s 2026 Tax Letter: The Dependent Care Credit Is Rising to $1,500 for 1 Child and $3,000 for 2 or More

Inflation Report Resets 2027 Social Security COLA Estimate

A 71-Year-Old Widower Discovers a Single Decision About His Late Wife’s $890,000 IRA Could Cost Him $54,000 in 2026 Taxes Alone

Clark Howard Says Skip the Backdoor Roth IRA: Here’s the Math for High Earners

At 68 With a Paid-Off $1.4 Million Home and $580,000 in Savings, the Reverse Mortgage Math Works in 2026

A 58-Year-Old Couple With $3.1 Million Can Walk Away in 14 Months If They Solve the Healthcare Bridge

Retirees on Social Security Just Got a Big Clue About 2027’s COLA

Why a 60-Year-Old Widow Should Claim Survivor Benefits Now and Switch to Her Own at 70

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

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Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Exits Universal Music After Failed Takeover Bids, Stock Slumps 7%

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse's 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow's Tax Penalty

Middle-Class Fortysomethings Have a $427,000 Problem and a Shrinking Window to Fix It

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

Why Anesthesiologists Are Pulling Money Out of Their 401(k)s at 55 and Saving $40,000 in Penalties

The Layoff Math That Pushed a 64-Year-Old to Claim Social Security Earlier Than Planned

Aluminum Prices Have Surged Nearly 90% Since the Iran War Began, and Kiplinger Says Your Portfolio Should Respond

Retirees Could Lose Thousands With This Common Social Security Mistake

Retiring at 59 With $3.4 Million Means Burning Through $640,000 Before Touching a Single Tax-Advantaged Dollar

Social Security Cuts Edge Closer to Reality. How Much of a Drop Should You Plan For?

Medicare at 65: One Six-Month Decision That Costs $32,000 if You Get It Wrong

Kiplinger’s 2026 Tax Letter: The Dependent Care Credit Is Rising to $1,500 for 1 Child and $3,000 for 2 or More

Inflation Report Resets 2027 Social Security COLA Estimate

A 71-Year-Old Widower Discovers a Single Decision About His Late Wife’s $890,000 IRA Could Cost Him $54,000 in 2026 Taxes Alone

Clark Howard Says Skip the Backdoor Roth IRA: Here’s the Math for High Earners

At 68 With a Paid-Off $1.4 Million Home and $580,000 in Savings, the Reverse Mortgage Math Works in 2026

A 58-Year-Old Couple With $3.1 Million Can Walk Away in 14 Months If They Solve the Healthcare Bridge

Retirees on Social Security Just Got a Big Clue About 2027’s COLA

Why a 60-Year-Old Widow Should Claim Survivor Benefits Now and Switch to Her Own at 70

Why Affluent Couples Are Draining the Higher-Earning Spouse’s 401(k) First to Avoid the Widow’s Tax Penalty

Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits

Billionaire Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Exits Universal Music After Failed Takeover Bids, Stock Slumps 7%

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