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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SPOUSAL IRAS
You typically need earned income to contribute to an individual retirement account, but a spousal IRA provides an important exception to this rule.
2 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SELLING SHARES? HERE'S HOW TO MINIMIZE TAXES ON YOUR GAINS
ET'S say you've been regularly buying shares in a booming tech company over the past few years, but now you want to start taking some of those profits, perhaps to rebalance your portfolio.
5 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Strategies for Novice Investors
AS part of a lifes kills program for young, single mothers, I was asked to teach a class on how to get on top of your finances.
3 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ANSWERS TO YOUR 529 PLAN QUESTIONS
Thanks to recent policy changes, families have more options for what to do with money sitting in these tax-advantaged accounts.
6 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Rate-Cut Winners and Losers
NOW that the Federal Reserve has cracked the interest rate ice, the next development will be to separate winners from losers.
2 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHOULD YOU BUY THESE RED-HOT FUNDS?
Covered-call ETFs are popular but come with plenty of caveats.
6 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
DIVIDEND STOCKS ARE READY TO REBOUND
Our favorite dividend payers are poised to benefit as falling interest rates lure investors back.
10+ min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS A 55+ COMMUNITY RIGHT FOR YOU?
These age-restricted developments appeal to older adults seeking abundant amenities and an active lifestyle.
8 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
AT LONG LAST, RATES ARE DROPPING
Consider these portfolio moves now that the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate.
4 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
YEAR-END MONEY MOVES TO MAKE NOW
The days are getting shorter, and movie marathons of A Christmas Story have begun. That can mean only one thing: You have just a few weeks to boost your retirement savings, lower your taxes and get the most out your health insurance before 2024 becomes a memory.
8 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW LOWER INTEREST RATES AFFECT YOUR FINANCES
The Federal Reserve’s rate cut will provide relief for some borrowers, but savers will have to work harder to get decent returns. By SANDRA BLOCK
4 min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE POWER OF $1,000
AS the end of the year rolls around, you may have some cash to spare-perhaps an annual bonus from your employer or money you've been stashing away to give to charity or buy holiday gifts. Whether you want to improve your savings and investments, make smart charitable donations, boost your career, upgrade your home, or treat yourself to a vacation, we've found great ideas to use a thousand bucks.
10+ min |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF DISABLED VETERANS
He suffered grave injuries in the line of duty. Now he helps other veterans who have disabilities.
2 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
DO YOU NEED UMBRELLA INSURANCE?
A policy can protect you from financially devastating events.
2 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Navigating Finances as a Blended Family
Money matters can get complicated when two families unite. Planning is key.
4 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BREAKING UP WITH YOUR BROKER
Be aware of these challenges when you move your money to a new home.
5 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CHOOSE A MEDICARE PLAN THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
Consider your health care needs over the long term as you weigh costs and coverage.
9 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Keep Faith in These Stocks
IN 1997, I coined the phrase “faith-based investing.” It has nothing to do with religion or with picking stocks at random.
5 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
OUR ESG PICKS ARE THRIVING
Despite an ongoing backlash, our favorite stocks and funds focused on environmental, social and corporate governance issues had a good year overall.
9 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MONEY MANNERS FOR THE MODERN AGE
The customs for splitting a restaurant check, purchasing a wedding gift, tipping and more have evolved. These guidelines can help.
8 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ELECTION 2024: POLITICS AND YOUR PORTFOLIO
Who wins the White House matters—but only at the margins when it comes to your investments.
2 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
YOUR GUIDE TO OPEN ENROLLMENT
With health care costs on the rise, it’s critical to select a plan that fits your needs at the right price.
7 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAXIMIZE YOUR CREDIT CARD REWARDS
Your cash back, points or miles may be worth hundreds—or even thousands of dollars each year, if you know the best ways to earn and use them.
9 min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
INVESTING AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE
Use our guide to make the right portfolio decisions, no matter your age.
10+ min |
November 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My Top 30 Index: An Update
A year ago, I put together what I called \"my own reinvention\" of the Dow Jones industrial average, the popular 142-year-old large-cap index.
4 min |
July 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Balance Your Risk and Reward
These new ETFs let you cut stock market losses. But you'll sacrifice some gains.
10 min |
July 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS A HYBRID CAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Hybrids offer a fuel-saving option for drivers who have reservations about all-electric vehicles. But there are trade-offs.
10+ min |
July 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO REACH YOUR INVESTING GOALS
Patience helped these four investors make their portfolios work for them.
7 min |
July 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHERE TO INVEST NOW
Expect a lot of midyear churn, with a rally toward the end of 2024.
10+ min |
July 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TIPS FOR FINANCING A HOME PROJECT
I recently had a call with a client who was looking to fund the construction of a swimming pool at his house.
2 min |