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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 |
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
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
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
Aim for the Middle of the Curve
THE interest rate picture is clearing up, and so is my judgment as to where to find the most reward for the least risk.
2 min |
February 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Hedge Against Tariffs
In keeping with the newly elected president's motto of \"promises made, promises kept,\" Donald Trump can be expected to boost tariffs on imports in the coming months.
4 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
THE PROS AND CONS OF PRIVATE DEBT
Acting as banker to nonpublic companies can be lucrative for intrepid investors.
6 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
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
CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2025
Today is Valentine's Day.
1 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
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
HOW THE SECOND TRUMP TERM COULD AFFECT YOUR FINANCES
Income tax cuts are likely to be extended, but electric vehicle tax credits could disappear.
3 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
HOW INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS WILL AFFECT YOUR TAXES
We looked at IRS rules for 2025 on everything from tax brackets to how much you can save in retirement accounts.
3 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GUARD AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT IN THE NEW YEAR
Scammers are getting better at impersonating legitimate businesses.
3 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHOULD YOU BUY PET HEALTH INSURANCE?
You can fend off big veterinary bills with a policy that covers your furry companion.
2 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE LOWDOWN ON BUYING A VACATION HOME
If you return to a beloved destination again and again, purchasing a home there may be a smart move-but don't overlook the costs and effort that go into it.
8 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW COUPLES CAN MANAGE DIFFERING RETIREMENT TIME LINES
Staggered retirement is increasingly common, but it can create financial and emotional challenges.
7 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
AVOID THESE CREDIT MISSTEPS
KIPLINGER ADVISOR COLLECTIVE
2 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING FOR YOURSELF
Whether you're looking for a side gig or planning to start your own business, it has never been easier to strike out on your own.
10+ min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2025
SINCE 1993, I have offered an annual list of 10 stocks with the potential to beat the market in the 12 months ahead. My 2024 selections notched the highest return ever: an average of 48.9%. I beat the S&P 500 index by 10.8 percentage points, and every one of my stocks was up-six by more than 30%.
4 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT MAKES AN ETF SUCCESSFUL?
EXCHANGE-traded funds have exploded in popularity, with the industry now reaching the milestone of $10 trillion in assets.
2 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TIPS FROM INSIDERS
When corporate insiders buy or sell, it can offer clues on whether you should do the same.
4 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CHOOSE THE BEST FUNDS IN YOUR 401(k)
Our guide can help you make the most of your workplace retirement plan.
6 min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ANOTHER GOOD YEAR FOR STOCKS
With the economy growing and the Federal Reserve easing, there's a lot to like about this market.
10+ min |
January 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FREE HELP FOR COLLEGEBOUND STUDENTS
This program’s mentors assist applicants as they fill out the FAFSA, write essays and more.
2 min |