Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Benefits of Sharing a Bank Account With Your Parents
Opening a joint account provides a way to monitor an older person's finances.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ETF CLOSES
EVERYBODY knows starting a restaurant is a risky business.
4 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SET A COURSE FOR EARLY RETIREMENT
Planning ahead can help you avoid some common obstacles.
10+ min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE OUTLOOK FOR HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE
Premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Be Careful With Interval Funds
YOU may have been hearing more often about interval funds.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHOULD YOU MAKE THE SWITCH TO SOLAR ENERGY?
Outfitting your home with a solar power system can slash your electric bill-and federal tax credits have made the conversion more attractive than ever.
9 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SAVE MONEY WITH A PREPAID PHONE PLAN
These plans come without surprises—and they’re often budget-friendly.
3 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH YOUR TAX RETURN
You can minimize your tax bill and avoid unwanted attention from the IRS by watching out for common errors and oversights.
10+ min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Beat the Market? Not Likely
IN 1963, the columnist Jimmy Breslin wrote a delightful book about the initial, disastrous year of the New York Mets.
5 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IGNORING THE BULL-MARKET BANDWAGON
This investing veteran remains wary of stocks.
2 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FINANCIAL STOCKS SHOULD PAY OFF
But investors must be choosy about where to put money in this broad sector.
7 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ALSO YOUR BANK
You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
7 min |
March 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGES FACING THE U.S.RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Many still lack access to a workplace retirement plan.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS TO RISE 6% IN 2025
But out-of-pocket costs for Part D prescription drugs will be capped at $2,000.
3 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2025
Today is Valentine's Day.
1 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ESTATE PLANNING - Protect Your Wishes and Your Legacy
NO one likes to imagine getting seriously ill, injured or worse, but these occurrences are a reality of life.
10+ min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CASH IN ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE - BUILDING BOOM
Consider these stocks and funds to make the most of the U.S industrial renaissance.
10 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FREE (OR CHEAP) COLLEGE COURSES FOR RETIREES
Across the country, retirees can take advantage of free (or close to it) college courses for older residents at various public and private institutions.
1 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WATCH OUT FOR NUDGES THAT STEER YOU TO TRADE TOO MUCH
ANYONE who has shopped for groceries with a toddler knows to be on high alert for the impulse items the store has thoughtfully placed at a child's eye height.
4 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CHECK YOUR COLLEGE'S FINANCIAL HEALTH
Declining enrollment has forced a growing number of small colleges to shut down.
8 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A TOOL 10 ADD 10 YOUR ID THEFT ARSENAL
Credit-monitoring services can help you detect fraud quickly.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE ALLURE OF SHOULDER SEASON TRAVEL
SHOULDER season can be a great time for a vacation.
9 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Give the Gift of Life Insurance
Show your love for your sweetheart by protecting against disaster.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHIELD YOURSELF FROM FRAUD
RECENTLY, one of my clients shared a harrowing experience.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Show You Care With Smart Planning
WHEN I assigned an article on estate planning for our February issue, I wasn't thinking about wrapping it into a Valentine's Day theme; it's not a topic that sparks thoughts of romance.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS A LOST DECADE AHEAD FOR STOCKS?
Some Wall Street strategists foresee stagnant returns, but not all agree.
4 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
EMPOWERING FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL PLANNING
Through her pro bono work, this CFP provides free help with budgeting, saving and more.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO DO WITH UNUSED GIFT CARDS
According to a recent Bankrate survey, 43% of Americans have at least one unused gift card sitting around and following the December holidays, you may find yourself among them.
1 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BITCOIN GETS A POST-ELECTION BOOST
Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election has been a boon for bitcoin.
1 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GET THE RIGHT ADVICE IN RETIREMENT
If you've saved up a decent-size nest egg with a financial services firm, chances are good it has offered you financial advice-for a price. Is it worth it?
7 min |