TIPS FOR FINANCING A HOME PROJECT

I recently had a call with a client who was looking to fund the construction of a swimming pool at his house.

MORE WOMEN THAN EVER ARE STARTING BUSINESSES

Retail and travel businesses, along with health, beauty and fitness, are popular with women entrepreneurs.

Finding Home Health Care

It’s important to hire a caregiver you trust.

UNDERSTANDING BOND FUND YIELDS

What's a 30-day SEC yield? A trailing 12-month yield? A yield to maturity? We explain what each measure says about an income fund.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON STUDENT LOANS

If you have federal student loans, you may benefit from new government policies. Here's what you need to know.

SHEDDING POUNDS, DELIVERING GAINS

New weight-loss drugs show promise for investors.

My Top 30 Index: An Update

A year ago, I put together what I called \"my own reinvention\" of the Dow Jones industrial average, the popular 142-year-old large-cap index. I called it simply Top 30-\"not a drastic change in the Dow but an updating.\"

Balance Your Risk and Reward

These new ETFs let you cut stock market losses. But you'll sacrifice some gains.

IS A HYBRID CAR RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hybrids offer a fuel-saving option for drivers who have reservations about all-electric vehicles. But there are trade-offs.

DEALS deals DEALS

WHO doesn't love a bargain? We've rounded up great values in investing, shopping, tech and travel-and found ways to cut down on ever-growing grocery and restaurant bills.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PENSION PLAN

If you're expecting a pension when you retire, your decisions on how it's distributed could have long-term effects on your financial security.

Kiplinger READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024

In our survey, readers judged brokers, banks, credit cards, insurers and other financial providers. These are the products and services that came out on top.

WHERE THE DOLLAR IS STRONG

If you've always wanted to go on a safari or climb Mount Fuji, this may be the year to plan your trip.

HOW TO REACH YOUR INVESTING GOALS

Patience helped these four investors make their portfolios work for them.

WHERE TO INVEST NOW

Expect a lot of midyear churn, with a rally toward the end of 2024.

Your Vacation Home Could Provide Tax-free Income

If you plan to rent out your vacation home, it's important to understand how your proceeds will be taxed.

IT'S NOT YOUR IMAGINATION: YOUR CEREAL BOX IS SHRINKING

To avoid raising prices, some manufacturers are reducing the size of common grocery items. Here’s how to fight back.

SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT BEING LAID OFF? IT DEPENDS ON YOUR INDUSTRY

Downsizing has hit certain sectors. But cutbacks may be slowing, and some companies are expanding.

How identity thieves are exploiting your trust

Con artists themselves are disguising as well-known brands to steal your money and personal information.

CUT THE COST OF YOUR WIRELESS BILL

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon dominate the market, but smaller outfits offer similar network coverage at lower prices.

MAKING HOME ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

Households in need can get energy-efficiency upgrades, help with utility bills and more from this nonprofit.

A HEAD START FOR SAVERS

The Saver's Credit is designed to help low- and middleincome taxpayers contribute to a retirement account.

Say I Love You With a Money Date

To nurture a lasting bond with your partner, meet regularly to talk about money.

Plan for Your Own Elder Care

AFTER I wrote a series of columns in 2022 about elder care planning for family members, I received a number of responses like this one: “What about married couples who have no children or whose family members don’t live nearby?” wrote one reader. “Or a single individual with no close relatives? How should these people plan for their own elder care?”

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

Most likely, you'll encounter setbacks on your journey. But with careful planning, you can surmount them.

Find the Right Budgeting App

Mint is closing up shop. Luckily, you have alternatives.

How to Use Leftover 529 Funds

OR families who want to save for their children’s future higher-education expenses, a 529 collegesavings plan offers alluring tax-advantaged benefits. You can withdraw funds tax-free for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and computers.

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

There are strategies you can use to lower the cost of new and outstanding debts.

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

WERE high-yield corporate bonds a sports franchise, I could honestly deem them a dynasty.

Where to Invest Now: Texas

HERE’S a good case that the state of Texas has the best economy in the world. Its gross domestic product, which is over $2 trillion, is bigger than that of all but seven countries, and it’s growing like crazy.