Investment
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
10 Best Stocks Of The Bull Market
The winners are a diverse group in a wide range of industries. Not all are household names.
7 min |
October 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Best Online Brokers
Top contenders in this years rankings finish in a dead heat.
10+ min |
October 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How To Make Your Money Last
Create a stream of income that will see you through retirement.
10+ min |
October 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
What The Midterms Mean To You
Regardless of the results of the election, putting an end to the uncertainty is likely to be a plus for your portfolio.
2 min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Racing To Retirement
The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement is catching on with a new generation that is redefining what it means to be retired.
9 min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Visit With Mr. Money Mustache
Pete Adeney retired at age 30 and has been working hard ever since to inspire his FIRE followers.
6 min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How To Navigate Emerging Markets
Currency woes and runaway inflation in some countries mask long-term opportunities.
5 min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Case For Keeping Some Cash
Two issues ago, I urged everybody to suspend all inclination to brood about gathering risks or missed opportunities and let ones portfolio snooze.
2 min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
6 Tips To Hold On To Your Bull Market Gains
Now is the time to dial back risk in your portfolio and protect your bull market gains.
10+ min |
November 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Why We're Better Buyers Than Sellers
You no doubt think long and hard—and do plenty of research—before you buy a stock. But a new study shows that investors tend to put far less effort into sell decisions, and that can hurt you.
2 min |
April 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How Much Cash Is In Your Wallet?
Electronic payments are increasing, but a cashless economy has drawbacks.
2 min |
April 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
10 Strategies For IRA Withdrawals
You’re required to take money out of retirement accounts when you turn 70½, but you can minimize the tax bite.
5 min |
April 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
529 Plans Aren't Just for Kids
529 college-savings
3 min |
June 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Lesson In The College Scandal
I was as stunned as the next person when news broke recently that 33 wealthy parents were indicted on fraud charges for trying to bribe or cheat their kids’ way into elite colleges.
3 min |
June 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My Preference For Preferreds
Preferred stocks may sound like humdrum investments, but the category’s performance has been anything but, with year-to-date total returns of about 7.5%.
2 min |
June 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
33 Ways To Get Higher Yields
From super-safe money markets to adventurous MLPs and REITs, we found 33 ways to put more cash in your pocket.
10+ min |
June 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Tips For Retirees Who Are Single
Of all the letters I have received as author of this column—and I am fortunate to get a ton of them—two of the most sobering came from a couple of readers who are single. “
3 min |
June 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Building Wealth With A Higher Purpose
This former monk found out the hard way that money is not the root of all evil.
2 min |
July 2019
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Boycotts Don't Derail Most Stocks
If history is a guide, gun control advocates and opponents will cancel each other out.
2 min |
May 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Investors Get New Details On CEO Pay
Companies must disclose how much CEOs earn versus the rank and file.
1 min |
May 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Risks Of Paying Peer To Peer
Finding a good hairstylist is hard, but finding a traveling hairstylist is even harder. As a splurge, I looked for someone who would come to my apartment to spend four or more hours braiding my hair. Thanks to social media, I succeeded.
3 min |
May 2018
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Renovations Done Right
How to remodel your home the way you want, on time and on budget.
9 min |
November 2017
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A new rule boosts overtime pay
But unintended consequences could hurt workers and stall hiring.
2 min |
August 2016
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Invest in Real Estate? It's Easy
These five real estate investment trusts offer above-average yields and potential for appreciation.
5 min |
September 2016
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Ready Set Retire
The most critical phase of retirement may just be the year before you leave your job. Use the time to get your plan squared away.
10+ min |
October 2016
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best Of The Online Banks
These accounts offer low or no fees, generous yields and lots of customer-friendly features.
8 min |
October 2016
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Trump Loves Junk Bonds
Stocks, not so much. As for Hillary Clinton, she has a big stake in a stock index fund. Both like cash.
6 min |
October 2016
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Teaching Skills For The Game Of Life
His nonprofit uses chess to help kids succeed in and out of school.
2 min |
September 2017
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Fly To Europe Without The Frills
Fares from budget airlines may not be such a deal after you add in extra fees.
2 min |
September 2017
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Ready, Willing and ABLE
More states are offering tax-friendly accounts that give people with disabilities the tools to build a financial future.
7 min |