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Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know

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July 2021

Most couples will owe less in federal taxes by filing jointly, but sometimes it pays to go it alone.

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Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know

WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING AGAIN in 2021 as engaged couples rush to tie the knot in front of family and friends without the fear of causing a COVID-19 super-spreader event. If you find yourself newlywed in 2021, you’ll need to get up to speed on the rules for filing your taxes as a married couple.

The U.S. has a progressive tax system, which means that as you earn more, you pay a larger percentage of your income in taxes. But the amount you’ll owe could also be affected by your filing status. The four main categories are single, married filing jointly, married filing separately and head of household.

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Ciao, Italia! Eight Ways to Save on a Trip to the 2026 Olympics

WHETHER you're looking to experience breathtaking natural beauty in the Dolomite mountains or the urban buzz of a global design capital, northern Italy may already be high on your list of vacation destinations. Add in the chance to attend the Winter Olympics, taking place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and the Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort, and you may be looking at a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

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4 mins

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Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

My Quest for Higher Yields

MARKET action along with recent readings on employment and inflation imply the onset of a troublesome cycle: shrinking cash yields with negative pressure on returns for long-term high-grade corporate and Treasury bonds. Despite the knee-jerk Treasury-bond rally sparked by the dismal early-September jobs report, I expect interest rates to ascend sharply along the outer years of the yield curve—regardless of the Federal Reserve's imminent campaign to ease short-term rates.

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2 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

WE ADD A NEW MID-CAP FUND

KIPLINGER 25 UPDATE

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1 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Smart Strategies for Paying Your Child an Allowance

By giving your kids money to spend and save, you'll help them sharpen their financial skills at an early age.

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5 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Take a Bite Out of Dental Costs

Many Medicare Advantage plans include dental care, but there are restrictions.

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3 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

CHOOSE THE BEST CHARITIES FOR YOUR DONATIONS

While you set your giving strategy, think about your values, and select organizations that will put your contributions to good use.

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10 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

A BROAD APPROACH TO INNOVATIVE TRENDS

KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

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1 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

MANAGING MONEY FOR A LOVED ONE WHO CAN'T

Becoming a financial caregiver for an aging or ill relative will go more smoothly if you plan for the possibility in advance.

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3 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Guiding Families Through Life's Final Chapter

An end-of-life doula offers support to people who are dying as well as their loved ones.

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2 mins

November 2025

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Kiplinger's Personal Finance

RETIRING ON YOUR OWN? A GUIDE FOR SOLO AGERS

If you're single without adult children to rely on for help, planning for your older years requires an added layer of intention and urgency.

time to read

12 mins

November 2025

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