Investment
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME SALE GAINS
The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about an exclusion that can shield a seller's profits from taxes.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR 2026 REFUND
With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key.
4 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Smart Ways to Give to Charity
THE NEW WORLD OF RETIREMENT
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Find a Missing Bank Account
FOR any number of reasons, you may have lost track of a bank account. Maybe you switched banks and never closed your checking or savings account at the former institution. Or perhaps when a parent or other relative died, their account slipped under the radar.
1 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WILL MOUNTING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SINK STOCKS?
The broad U.S. stock market showed resilience as investors mulled the potential impact of escalated conflict in the Middle East, sparked by U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran that commenced at the end of February.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FUNDS TO HELP CALM FRAYED NERVES
THE year so far has been a choppy one for stock investors, with one worry after another cutting into the bullish trend. Investors went into 2026 with a renewed interest in defensive stocks, which can thrive even in a slow economy.
1 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
I Have Seen This All Before
I am writing four days after the attack on Iran, and although chaotic and volatile trading days surely lie ahead, I assert that your most constructive stance is to muse about the eventual opportunities and not lose your nerve in the meantime.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Meaning of Dow 50,000
ON February 6, the Dow Jones industrial average breached 50,000 before falling back as geopolitical uncertainty took its toll.
4 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Advice for Handling an Inheritance
LATELY I've been getting a lot of news releases about what's being called the Great Wealth Transfer—upwards of $124 trillion that could change hands between generations over the next 10 to 20 years. And much of that inheritance will likely end up in the hands of women—wives, daughters, siblings, granddaughters—if for no other reason than women tend to outlive men.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Why I Invest in a 529 Plan
IN this issue, we have a generous helping of stories with a family focus. On page 66, you'll find tips to plan a vacation that family members of all generations will enjoy.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WE ADD A NEW CORE BOND FUND
KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE
1 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
I Have Seen This All Before
I am writing four days after the attack on Iran, and although chaotic and volatile trading days surely lie ahead, I assert that your most constructive stance is to muse about the eventual opportunities and not lose your nerve in the meantime.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
7 SECRETS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WEALTH
Here's what science reveals about the hidden emotions that drive financial behavior-and how you can use them to build lifelong security.
10+ min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE CAN COST YOU
Many people are confused about important facts regarding the federal health insurance program for older adults.
3 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE CAN COST YOU
Many people are confused about important facts regarding the federal health insurance program for older adults.
3 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING IS IN SURVIVAL MODE
THE KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE
5 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Market Guru Talks Stocks
JEREMY GRANTHAM, 87, studied economics at the University of Sheffield and attained an MBA at Harvard Business School before entering the investment field in the 1960s.
5 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SUSTAINABLE INVESTING IS IN SURVIVAL MODE
THE KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE
5 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO HELP YOUR ADULT KIDS WITHOUT HURTING YOUR RETIREMENT
Closing the Bank of Mom and Dad can be challenging- financially and emotionally. These tips pave the way.
10+ min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Why I Invest in a 529 Plan
IN this issue, we have a generous helping of stories with a family focus. On page 66, you'll find tips to plan a vacation that family members of all generations will enjoy.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WE ADD A NEW CORE BOND FUND
KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE
1 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FUNDS TO HELP CALM FRAYED NERVES
THE year so far has been a choppy one for stock investors, with one worry after another cutting into the bullish trend. Investors went into 2026 with a renewed interest in defensive stocks, which can thrive even in a slow economy.
1 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER 25 ACTIVE MANAGERS PROVE THEIR METTLE
In a shifting market, most of our mutual fund picks did well.
10+ min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Meaning of Dow 50,000
ON February 6, the Dow Jones industrial average breached 50,000 before falling back as geopolitical uncertainty took its toll.
4 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SLASH YOUR GROCERY BILLS WITH THESE HACKS
A host of tools and strategies can help you save up to 50% on some food items-without sacrificing good taste.
3 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR 2026 REFUND
With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key.
4 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WILL MOUNTING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT SINK STOCKS?
The broad U.S. stock market showed resilience as investors mulled the potential impact of escalated conflict in the Middle East, sparked by U.S.-Israeli air strikes on Iran that commenced at the end of February.
2 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Market Guru Talks Stocks
JEREMY GRANTHAM, 87, studied economics at the University of Sheffield and attained an MBA at Harvard Business School before entering the investment field in the 1960s.
5 min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER 25 ACTIVE MANAGERS PROVE THEIR METTLE
In a shifting market, most of our mutual fund picks did well.
10+ min |
May 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SLASH YOUR GROCERY BILLS WITH THESE HACKS
A host of tools and strategies can help you save up to 50% on some food items-without sacrificing good taste.
3 min |