Helpful Strategies to Not Blow Up Your Inheritance, Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now, Why You Need to Open a CD Account

Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now | The Best Countries to Retire | Stimulus Checks 2024? Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 23, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now]( [Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now]( (Getty Images) There’s no magic formula for becoming financially stable, and, rarely, can you just snap your fingers and make it happen, but there are smart money moves you can make right now to crush this year. It will though take hard work and a little ingenuity on your part. [Here are four things you can do today to secure your finances tomorrow](. [] Retirement [] [The Best Countries to Retire]( [The Best Countries to Retire]( (Getty Images) While there are pros and cons of retiring abroad, it can be one of the greatest adventures of your life. But with so many appealing travel destinations, how do you decide where to pack up and move to? [Find out here](. [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Working with a financial advisor can be a crucial part of retirement planning. But choosing the wrong one can wreak havoc on your investments. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when hiring a financial advisor so you can work towards a more comfortable retirement. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] In Case You Missed It [] [Stimulus Checks 2024?]( [Stimulus Checks 2024?]( (Getty Images) Several states have provided financial assistance through tax rebate checks or inflation relief payments. Last year, many distributed one-time payments to qualifying residents, and some still continue to send some out. [Is your state one of them](? [] Estate Planning [] [Helpful Strategies to Keep Your Heirs From Blowing Their Inheritance]( [Helpful Strategies to Keep Your Heirs From Blowing Their Inheritance]( (Getty Images) Studies have found that 70% of the time, family assets are lost from one generation to the next, and assets are gone 90% of the time by the third generation. That's because [a crucial element of successful inheritances is often neglected](. [Add 10% Interest to Your 2024 Roadmap]( Knightscope (Nasdaq: KSCP) is offering investors one of the most exciting opportunities of 2024: Earn 10% annual cash interest on your investment. For every $1,000 you invest, they'll pay you $100 each year for up to five years. It's as easy as buying a bond. You invest, they pay you back. [Start earning interest here]( Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Knightscope, Inc.'s Reg A offering. Please read the offering circular at [(. ADVERTISEMENT [] Savings Accounts [] [Why You Need to Open a CD Account and How]( Almost half of Americans have never opened a CD. We break down why exactly 2024 is a great time to open a CD, lock in rates and earn interest on your cash. [Read More]( [] Wealth Creation [] [Life Lessons That Also Apply to Investing]( Beyond returns, a good investing experience depends on how you feel on the journey — just like in life, writes financial adviser David Booth. [Find Them Here]( [Is your money working hard enough?]( It should be! Learn how Betterment's automated investing and savings technology can make your money hustle, while you don't. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036