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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Make the Most of a Buyout Offer
Handled wisely, your buyout could help you build a bridge to retirement without jeopardizing your financial security.
9 min |
November 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
5 Signs You're Ready to Retire
PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT FROM PERSONAL CAPITAL
3 min |
November 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
College During COVID
Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend— and possibly pay for—college.
10+ min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MONEY - GIVE YOUR CREDIT A BOOST
When times get tough, your credit profile could take a hit. Here’s how to keep it in shape.
10+ min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Caregiving Challenge
The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher.
10+ min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Stay on Course With Student Loans
MILLENNIAL MONEY
3 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO - Digesting Corporate Profits
You need to go beyond the headlines to interpret a company’s earnings.
5 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKING IT WORK - Back to School, Ready or Not
This Florida teacher’s school let families choose distance learning or in-person classes.
2 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Fresh Voices in Personal Finance
MONEY SMART WOMEN
3 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO CREATE Income for Life
Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.
10+ min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector
STREET SMART
5 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Bonds Are Safer Than They Look
INCOME INVESTING
3 min |
October 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Bridge Over the Racial Divide
This ex-baseball player is using his background to bring understanding and advocate for change.
3 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Time for an Insurance Review
You may need to update your policies in light of COVID-19.
6 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TIMELY REASONS TO BUY A Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
10+ min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Election and Your Money
We’ve assessed how the presidential candidates’ stances on financial issues will affect your wallet.
10+ min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Joys of Being Retired
Several months ago, I wrote that one of my simple pleasures in retirement is having the freedom to run errands at noon on a Tuesday, with little traffic, lots of parking and ’60s music playing on the car radio (see “Living in Retirement,” Dec. 2019). That prompted an e-mail from reader Bob Swahlen, who also experiences “the joy of having freedom and time,” with one exception: “I find Bo Diddley to be a good companion on the ’50s channel.”
3 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
NOT READY TO RETURN TO WORK?
Even if you don’t have legal protections, you may be able to negotiate with your boss.
4 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Get Your Plan Back on Track
Whether the damage to your savings was self-inflicted or unavoidable, we’ll help you revive your retirement plan.
7 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FIND THE BEST ETFS FOR YOUR GOALS
You can build a solid core for your portfolio and explore new opportunities with our favorite exchange-traded funds.
10 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Emergency Funds 101
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for how much you’ll need.
4 min |
September 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER
STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.
1 min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HSAs Get Even Better
Workers have more options with flexible spending accounts, too.
4 min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER
STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.
1 min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
INTERVIEW: IF YOU'RE USING CASH LESS OFTEN, YOU'RE PART OF A TREND
The pandemic is speeding up the use of digital payments.
2 min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Find a Great Place to Retire
Our cities provide plenty of space to spread out without skimping on health care or other amenities.
10+ min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
5 Great REITs to Buy Now
In an awful year for many real estate investment trusts, our picks should thrive.
4 min |
August 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BASICS: Make the Most of Time at Home
Get your finances in shape while you shelter in place.
2 min |
June 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MONEY: Rx for Your Health Insurance
The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs—and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.
10+ min |
July 2020
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How Options Can Help Your Portfolio
Although the terminology may take some getting used to, options are just another investing tool for generating income or protecting you from a market sell-off.
6 min |