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In this issue

Home prices will likely rise in some markets, including Toledo, and fall in others.

A Dividend Aristocrat Stumbles
Walgreens has cut its payout for the first time in 47 years.

Street Smart
The beauty of boring stocks, by JAMES K. GLASSMAN.

How identity thieves are exploiting your trust

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

How identity thieves are exploiting your trust

3 mins

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.

CUT THE COST OF YOUR WIRELESS BILL

10 mins

MAKING HOME ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

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

MAKING HOME ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

2 mins

A HEAD START FOR SAVERS

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

A HEAD START FOR SAVERS

2 mins

Say I Love You With a Money Date

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

Say I Love You With a Money Date

2 mins

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?”

Plan for Your Own Elder Care

2 mins

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

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

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

10+ mins

Find the Right Budgeting App

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

Find the Right Budgeting App

4 mins

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.

How to Use Leftover 529 Funds

2 mins

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

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

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

9 mins

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

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

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

2 mins

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.

Where to Invest Now: Texas

4 mins

Searching for the Next Big Thing

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood talks robotaxis, crypto, AI and more.

Searching for the Next Big Thing

5 mins

FUNDS TO HELP YOU TAP YOUR NEST EGG

New options aim to engineer a steady payout for retirees.

FUNDS TO HELP YOU TAP YOUR NEST EGG

8 mins

SHOULD YOU TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A OX FINFLUENCER?

Social media stars can make finance fun and deliver helpful info. But be careful about who you trust.

SHOULD YOU TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A OX FINFLUENCER?

10+ mins

NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR IRA ROLLOVERS?

A Biden administration proposal would require financial institutions to act in your best interest when reinvesting your 401(k) plan.

NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR IRA ROLLOVERS?

4 mins

A Guide to Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort

These vacation destinations offer family-friendly activities, adventurous excursions, gourmet dining and more.

A Guide to Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort

10+ mins

MORE WAYS TO VALUE STOCKS

Look beyond price-earnings ratios to get a more nuanced picture.

MORE WAYS TO VALUE STOCKS

4 mins

How Inflation Hurts Retirees

RETIREE confidence in having enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement dropped significantly in the 2023 Retirement Confidence Survey, conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research.

How Inflation Hurts Retirees

2 mins

OVERCOME YOUR FEAR AND ENJOY RETIREMENT

Even if you have a well-funded nest egg, giving up a paycheck is hard. We'll help you start the journey.

OVERCOME YOUR FEAR AND ENJOY RETIREMENT

10+ mins

To Tip or Not to Tip?

Everyone from your barista to the car mechanic is asking for tips, and new technology adds to the pressure.

To Tip or Not to Tip?

4 mins

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT STATE ESTATE TAXES

Some states are taxing estates valued as low as $1 million.

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT STATE ESTATE TAXES

8 mins

Dividends Hit a Rough Patch

THERE is a doctrine T that one year's investment champions become the subsequent year's failures.

Dividends Hit a Rough Patch

2 mins

Real Estate: Down, but Not Out

The lifeblood of real estate is debt, and the Federal Reserve has made borrowing a lot more expensive by raising interest rates five full percentage points between March 2022 and July 2023.

Real Estate: Down, but Not Out

4 mins

The Skinny on Spin-Offs

In theory, corporate spin-offs should reward investors, but performance is mixed.

The Skinny on Spin-Offs

2 mins

Rediscovering Japan

New shareholder-friendly policies should boost the country's stocks.

Rediscovering Japan

6 mins

HOW THE ONLINE BROKERS STACK UP

We compared investment offerings, tools, apps, advice and more to find the best broker for you.

HOW THE ONLINE BROKERS STACK UP

10+ mins

AIRLINE TICKET PRICES ARE COMING BACK TO EARTH

After soaring in 2022, prices for domestic airline tickets are on the descent. In June 2023, airfares had dropped by 8.1% from May and by 18.9% over the previous 12 months, according to the June Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AIRLINE TICKET PRICES ARE COMING BACK TO EARTH

1 min

How Retirement Could Hurt Your Credit Score

Just as you need to take care of your physical health, you need to monitor your credit fitness.

How Retirement Could Hurt Your Credit Score

2 mins

The Risks of Sharing Your Personal Information

Crooks are finding new ways to pilfer your data.

The Risks of Sharing Your Personal Information

2 mins

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Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine Description:

PublisherFuture

CategoryInvestment

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, Kiplinger's Personal Finance offers guidance tailored to your needs. From tips on saving for college and buying a home to optimizing your portfolio and planning for a secure retirement, the magazine equips readers with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial stability and prosperity.

With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Kiplinger's Personal Finance has been a go-to resource for individuals seeking practical advice, expert insights, and valuable tips to manage their money effectively.

Within the pages of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, you'll find a wealth of information on topics such as budgeting, investing, retirement planning, taxes, and much more. The magazine offers a mix of engaging articles, expert analysis, and real-life success stories, providing readers with actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of personal finance.

Discover the power of Kiplinger's Personal Finance and unlock the secrets to financial success. Let the magazine be your trusted companion as you embark on a path toward financial well-being and take control of your financial future.

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