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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A TAX BREAK FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES
The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about health care write-offs.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Volunteering to Help Others at Tax Time
Through an IRS program, qualifying individuals can get free assistance with their tax returns.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CATCH-UP SAVERS FACE A TAXING 401(K) CHANGE
Under new rules, you may lose an up-front deduction but gain tax-free income once you retire.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Case for Emerging Markets
Economic growth, earnings acceleration and bargain prices favor EM stocks.
3 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE NEW RULES OF RETIREMENT
Popular guidelines about how to save, invest and spend need to be updated and personalized to ensure you'll never run out of money.
10+ min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Smart Ways to Share a Credit Card
Adding an authorized user has its benefits, but make sure you set the ground rules.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE BEST AFFORDABLE FITNESS TRACKERS
These devices monitor your exercise, sleep patterns and more- and they don't cost an arm and a leg.
4 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A VALUE FOCUS CLIPS RETURNS
THERE'S more to Mairs & Power Growth than its name implies. The managers favor firms with above-average earnings growth. But a durable, competitive position in their market- “a number-one or number-two position and gaining share,” says comanager Andrew Adams—and a reasonable stock price matter even more.
1 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Look Beyond the Tech Giants
I am hooked on a podcast called Acquired, in which two smart guys do a deep analytical dive, typically lasting three or four hours, on a single successful company such as Coca-Cola or Trader Joe's. Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, a pair of venture capitalists, are especially adept at explaining what's behind the success of such tech giants as Alphabet (symbol GOOGL, $320), the former Google, which recently merited 11 hours and 42 minutes of dialogue all by itself.
4 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Pay for Long-Term Care
A couple of months ago, I wrote that many Americans significantly underestimate how long they could live in retirement (see “Living in Retirement,” Dec.). With the possibility of a 30-year retirement becoming more common, retirees need to plan for so-called longevity risk to make sure their assets last a lifetime. And the longer you live, the more likely you'll need to pay for some form of long-term care. That can range from assistance with activities of daily living to in-home care to a nursing home stay.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SMALL STOCKS GAIN SOME MOMENTUM
KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE BY NELLIE S. HUANG
1 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHEN THE MARKET IS ALWAYS OPEN
Are you a night owl or an early bird with a yen for active trading? Before you transact after-hours, consider these tips and potential traps.
4 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A GUIDE TO PLANNING A FAMILY REUNION
From shaping the guest list to building the budget, here's how to design a successful and memorable gathering.
8 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE IRS IS ENDING A FREE TAX-FILING PROGRAM
Taxpayers in search of ways to prepare their federal tax return for free will have one less option during the 2026 filing season.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS DIRECT PRIMARY CARE RIGHT FOR YOU?
With this model, you pay a membership fee for more personalized medical services.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MANAGING MONEY TOGETHER— FOR BETTER, NOT WORSE
The key to financial harmony, even for long-married couples, lies in mastering the art of compromise.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHERE TO STASH CASH AS YIELDS FALL
Your best options depend on how soon you'll need the money and your tolerance for risk.
4 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
NOTES FROM THE BARON INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
BARON Capital, a growth-stock manager, recently held its 32nd annual investment conference for shareholders and clients at New York's Lincoln Center.
1 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Your Questions, My Thoughts
Fixed-income markets remain in a tight price and yield range, dividend stocks are steady, and real estate investment trusts are calm. Although oil prices are low, energy funds and partnerships maintain ample payouts. So, I have nothing actionable to say about the big picture, mindful that conditions can change in a flash.
2 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
7 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON ALMOST EVERYTHING
High prices got you down? These strategies can help you reap deep discounts on everyday spending.
9 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Unloved Energy Stocks Are a Bargain
Cleaned-up balance sheets and generous dividends make these dirt-cheap shares worth a look.
7 min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ROBOS THAT COME WITH A HUMAN TOUCH
These services aim for a sweet spot that combines digital investing with real-life advisers.
10+ min |
February 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Helping Hand for the Homeless
This nonprofit offers shelters, job programs, support in finding a home and more.
2 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Downsizing Advice, Part II
My column on downsizing (see “Living in Retirement,” Oct.) struck a chord with readers. I heard from many who offered advice on successfully culling clutter.
2 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHY COMPANY GUIDANCE MATTERS
Understanding how corporate profit forecasts affect analysts' estimates and stock ratings can help you make investment decisions.
4 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT SCIENCE REVEALS ABOUT MONEY AND A HAPPY RETIREMENT
Whether you're still planning or already retired, these research-based insights point the way to your best post-work life.
10+ min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE
Even if your home is outside a high-risk area, you may want to purchase coverage.
2 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
My Retirement Learning Curve
THE NEW WORLD OF RETIREMENT
2 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CREATE A FINANCIAL PLAN WITH THESE TOOLS
Online programs for do-it-yourselfers are better than ever-and they're affordable, too.
9 min |
January 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
2026 MONEY CALENDAR
These key dates and tips will help you make the most of your money in the new year.
7 min |