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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FINANCIAL FIRMS THAT PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST
We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.
10+ min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Make the Most of Your 401(k)
We weigh in on a baker’s dozen of the most popular actively managed retirement plan funds.
10 min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us
These portfolio diversifiers aren’t just for the wealthy.
5 min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My 3-Day Rule for COVID 3.0 Volatility
My three-day rule states that upon any news-driven market crisis, wait three business days to move money.
2 min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Leaving the Office Behind
After working remotely for her corporate job, she quit to make a living pursuing her passions.
3 min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Time to RESHOP Your HOME and AUTO INSURANCE
Comparing prices on policies and bundling your coverage may save you money.
10+ min |
February 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Your Guide To Giving
Take a closer look at whether you’re getting the most bang for your donated bucks.
10+ min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Inheritance Challenge
Some inherited assets are tax-friendly, but under new rules, others come with a hefty tax bill. We help you get the most out of a legacy.
10+ min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
4 Trends for the Coming Decade
From how long you work to where you choose to live, retirement will change in ways you may not expect.
6 min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
When to Call In a Professional
For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.
5 min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Shop for a New WIRELESS PLAN and Save Big
Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.
10+ min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2022
STREET SMART
5 min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Lower Taxes on Your RMDs
When you turn 72, you’ll have to start taking minimum distributions from your IRA and 401(k). These strategies will help trim Uncle Sam’s take.
9 min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Choose the Right Payment App
Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each.
9 min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ENERGY STOCKS - Storming Back
A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.
5 min |
January 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Simple Portfolio Is All You Need
It’s possible to build wealth with only a few funds—or even just one.
5 min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Credit Versus Debit
Credit cards offer more protections and rewards, but debit cards reduce the temptation to overspend.
2 min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Your Salary May Be Bigger Next Year
In a strengthening labor market, businesses are paying more to attract and retain employees.
2 min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Complain and Get Results
Use these tried-and-true strategies to get companies to listen to you.
7 min |
October 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SMART MOVES TO MAKE BEFORE YEAR-END
There’s still time to save money and shape up your personal finances before the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve.
10+ min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 A Bounce-Back Year for Dividends
All of our favorite dividend stocks hiked payouts over the past year, and yields, on average, trounced the yield of the S&P 500.
10 min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Make Your Portfolio More Defensive
Risk is rising on Wall Street. Make sure you’re prepared.
5 min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Roaring Twenties 2.0
Stock market boom? Check. Economy on fire? For now. But this century isn’t like the last in important ways.
10+ min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
INVESTORS: DON'T ABANDON CHINA
Turmoil in China has been all over the financial news, but the volatile market is too big to ignore.
4 min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FLOOD INSURANCE MAY COST YOU MORE
More than 3 million homeowners who live in coastal areas will see premiums for federal flood insurance rise this year as the Federal Emergency Management Agency adjusts insurance rates to reflect the risks of climate change.
3 min |
December 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Think Twice About Applying for Credit
Credit card issuers are offering a lot of incentives, but your credit score could suffer.
3 min |
October 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Introducing the Kiplinger ESG 20
Our picks have profit potential and are tackling today’s environmental, social and governance challenges.
10+ min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Ratcheting Up Risk
You can invest your retirement savings in everything from cryptocurrency to penny stocks. But that doesn’t mean you should.
10+ min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks
STREET SMART
5 min |
November 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How Do Your Finances Stack Up?
A new study of retirees’ financial profiles is revealing and sometimes surprising.
2 min |