Investment
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Three Cheers for Grandkids!
Thanks to reader contributions to this column, I have been able to write about what makes a satisfying retirement—everything from socializing to finding a sense of purpose. But reader Nicholas Constantakis has taken me to task for not putting enough emphasis on what he considers the “real joy of retirement”: grandchildren.
2 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
AN INHERITANCE WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
New rules for inherited IRAs could leave some heirs with a hefty tax bill.
6 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Defusing Financial Flash Points
MONEY SMART WOMEN
2 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKE A PLAN TO RESTART STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS
A three-year pause on federal loan payments ends in October. Here's how to prepare.
6 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
What It Takes to Buy Insurance in Florida
Kiplinger editor Elaine Silvestrini shares her story.
2 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Is Your Insurance Coverage Up to Date?
Costs are rising to repair or replace your most valuable assets. Make sure your home and vehicles are adequately insured.
10 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Appeal of Mortgage Bonds
Recall the line from Hamlet imploring us to neither a borrower nor a lender be? Shakespeare was spot-on about so much, but not credit. Lenders do hold the stronger hand. A 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, with the principal guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration, currently originates at 6.6%, marking an unusually big spread over the 30-year Treasury bond’s yield, now 3.9%. Even Series I savings bonds are down from 9.6% to 4.3% and are set to shrink again in November. (Yields and other data are as of June 30.)
2 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Pick Businesses, Not Stocks
WARREN Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is the most successful investor of our time. His daughter, Susan, worked as my assistant when I was publisher of a magazine 40 years ago. Just before she got married, Susie told me she worried that her fiancé’s parents had bought a couple shares of Berkshire stock—and what if it tanked? At the time, the price was about $1,000 a share. Today, it’s $507,000 a share. I hope the in-laws hung on.
4 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 BACK IN THE BLACK
Our favorite exchange-traded funds are on the upswing. Here's how to make the most of your ETF portfolio.
10+ min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO INVEST IN AI
It's too early to pick the ultimate winners in artificial intelligence, and it's already expensive to get in on the ground floor. But these companies stand to benefit from the boom.
10+ min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE RISKS OF USING PEER-TO-PEER PAYMENT APPS
A recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that billions of dollars stored in major peer-topeer payment apps, such as Cash App, PayPal and Venmo, may lack the same federal deposit insurance coverage that protects users of standard U.S. banks and credit unions from total ruin in a crisis.
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September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE FED MAY NOT BE DONE HIKING INTEREST RATES
After lifting the federal funds rate at a rapid clip throughout most of 2022 and at a more moderate pace in the first half of 2023, the Federal Reserve put its series of rate hikes on pause at its June policy meeting. As inflation cools, the Fed is taking a step back to see how its policies are affecting the economy.
2 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Celebrating 100 Years of The Kiplinger Letter
Editor emeritus Knight Kiplinger reflects on an enduring legacy of clear-eyed, unbiased journalism.
3 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
What Hospice Patients Can Teach Us About Money
As you build wealth, include your life's purpose and meaning in the framework.
3 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BYE-BYE, BEAR
A new bull market became official in June. But it looks a little wobbly.
4 min |
September 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
You'll Pay More to Shop in These States
Combined state and local sales taxes can add up to 10% to the cost of some purchases
4 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Protect Yourself When the Market Turns Frantic
Low-volatility ETFs aim to smooth stock gyrations
4 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
The Staying Power of Luxury Companies
Here’s how to cash in on businesses that cater to big spenders
6 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY YOU NEED NOW
Use our guide to find the best portfolio mix for you
10+ min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE DEBT CEILING PACT IS UNLIKELY TO TRIGGER A RECESSION
The deal won’t dampen economic growth, but it fails to address long-term fiscal problems
2 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, here are the likely implications for your job and your money
4 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE NON-EV BUYER'S GUIDE
Your next car doesn’t have to be electric. We found six gas-powered vehicles that will take you well into the future
10+ min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Lock In a Great Deal on a Fall Vacation
Prices will be lower than during the summer rush, and you’ll encounter fewer crowds and milder weather
5 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Calculate Your Net Worth
Crunching the numbers on your assets and liabilities can help you maintain your financial security. Find out where you stand
2 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Investing Jargon, Explained
We define some of the most frequently searched investment terms
5 min |
August 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HIGH YIELD SAVINGS: How to Buy Treasury Securities
Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk.
3 min |
July 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PAYING IT FORWARD: A Guide for the College Journey
ScholarMatch helps low-income students make it all the way to graduation.
3 min |
July 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EV TAX CREDITS
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
4 min |
July 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THERE'S STILL LIFE IN AMERICAN CITIES
Many people still want to live in urban areas, but downtowns will never be the same.
2 min |
July 2023
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE COST OF RISING HOME VALUES
Property tax rates could increase in some jurisdictions to keep up with home price appreciation.
4 min |