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Many Americans have been forced to take drastic financial measures to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, for a surprisingly large amount of people, those drastic measures included tapping into retirement savings. A new survey by Kiplinger found 30% of older American workers...

Two Democratic Party leaders penned an op-ed for the New York Times Sunday calling for new rules related to corporate buybacks. Senator and potential 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer collaborated on an article blaming excessive share buybacks as a...

The purpose of attending college is for students to get an education that will help them pursue a rewarding and enjoyable career. But high school and college students would be lying if they said making decent money isn't also a major part of the equation. A recent report by Kiplinger compiled...

When it comes time to retire, one of the biggest considerations is whether to downsize and how to best preserve one's wealth for the remaining years. Things like climate, community atmosphere and healthcare are also important considerations when it comes to choosing a retirement location. While...

It's still months away, but planning ahead for tax season 2016 can lower your income taxes and pay off in a big way. Additionally, in order to get the most bang for your buck next tax season, many of the most beneficial moves need to be made before December 31. Below are just a few things that can...

Kiplinger recently released a new tool on their website, "State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees," which allows readers to compare state taxes on retirement income. Tax-Friendly And Unfriendly States According to their data, the top ten most tax-friendly states include: Alaska Arizona...

Savings begin and end at home. From planning to purchasing to preserving, every interaction you have with produce can increase the longevity of groceries and decrease the bottom line at the cashier. Thankfully, going through the proper channels of grocery planning can accomplish both of these...

“This is as close as a businessman can get to the sort of feeling you might have if you were a pro athlete winning a third major in something,” said STORE Capital Corp (NYSE: STOR) CEO, Chris Volk. Speaking to Benzinga from New York where he and fellow STORE Capital executives...

As the year comes to and end, just a few days remain for some last-minute tax moves to prep for April 15, 2015. When considering late-in-the-year moves, a few things must be kept in mind: Do not act out of haste and fear Revisit specifics in order to get the best options available Be...

Last-minute holiday gift-giving does not need to be a catastrophic cause for concern. While budgeting for year-end giving can be tremendous help, sometimes the root issue is not how to give, but what to give. Below are five gifts that can reciprocally help the giver and the receiver, can be...

Benzinga was able to follow up with renowned financial journalist Kathy Kristof after her recent publication in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. Titled "Six Steps to Building More Wealth," Kristof outlines a guide that will not only help you reach financial security, but...

Amid last week’s market volatility, a few voices rang out strongly reminding investors that the stock market rotates through semi-predictable cycles. Within these cycles, spikes and dips appear drastic over the short term, but in looking at the overall trend, the stock may be trading...

You can save money, and even find a job, if you follow the right Twitter feeds. Kiplinger's Lisa Gerstner outlines some tips and tricks in her piece "6 Things You Must Know About Twitter," including skipping the celebrity fluff, snagging great deals, and making the most out of your networking...

While Benzinga mostly covers actionable trading ideas and news stories, we've decided to delve a bit deeper into personal finance. The team at Benzinga would like to assist readers with not just their investing endeavors, but their financial lives as a whole. And today, we continue this effort...

Turnaround stocks give some of the largest returns in the market, but investors need be sure they aren't catching a falling knife. In an exclusive interview, Kathy Kristof gave advice for the average investor to find these turnarounds. Regarded as an expert in this space, Kristof recently...