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How to Surf the Net More Safely
To help you fight identity theft, consider adding a VPN.
3 min |
May 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also a source of regular income for many retirees.
8 min |
May 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CAR RENTALS
Get up to speed on how to snag a deal and avoid pesky fees.
10 min |
May 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
STATES EYE TAX HIKES FOR HIGH EARNERS
The tax revenue could close budget gaps, but the measures could drive away mobile workers.
4 min |
May 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER 25 FUNDS Unflappable
Our flock of actively managed funds survived a wild year and as a group delivered benchmark-beating gains.
10+ min |
May 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A New Chapter for This Bookstore
Katrina and COVID haven’t deterred the owner of a used bookstore from catering to his clientele.
3 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Profit From Planet-Friendly Companies
Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. We found seven with an environmental focus to buy now.
10+ min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
New Challenges for a Church
With Sunday services online, this minister’s congregation is finding ways to stay connected.
3 min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement
LIVING IN RETIREMENT
3 min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Protect Your Home From Nature's Wrath
Some disasters aren’t covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared before it’s too late.
10+ min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How Green Are Your Bonds?
Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact.
5 min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best 401(k) Funds From American Funds
We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.
8 min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE CASE FOR Indexed Annuities
These products may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income investments. But there are trade-offs.
10+ min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Earth-First ETFs Are Soaring
These five exchange-traded funds should deliver big rewards.
7 min |
April 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Give Your Child Some Credit
Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.
2 min |
February 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Federal Debt: A Heavy Load
The debt continues to grow, but record-low interest rates could ease the long-term damage.
3 min |
February 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Anatomy of a Stock Trade
Stock trades are free these days at most online brokers. But where and how your trade is filled can impact your purchase price. And “it all happens in a flash,” says Jeff Chiappetta, vice president of trade and education at Schwab. It takes just 0.08 seconds, on average, at Schwab, from the time you submit your trade to validation of execution. Here’s a step-by-step look at what happens when you place a market-order stock trade.
3 min |
February 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best 401 (k) Funds From Fidelity
We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.
5 min |
February 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best 401(k) Funds From Vanguard
Use our guide to the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.
6 min |
January 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
What to Expect If You're Flying in 2021
Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.
3 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Tread Carefully in a Hot IPO Market
Be wary of high-priced debuts in a market that’s stacked against you.
5 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHORING UP SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security is headed for a shortfall. But sooner or later, lawmakers will act to preserve your benefits.
9 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Six Contrarian Picks
These companies are out of favor for one reason or another, but they could pay off for patient investors.
7 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?
Seeking protection from creditors can provide a lifeline, but there are plenty of trade-offs.
6 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Play a Steeper Yield Curve
During the tumultuous initial week of 2021, the “U.S. yield curve reached its steepest level in four years,” reported Bloomberg News. The ostensible cause was the buzz that the unified Congress will pass a larger COVID relief and stimulus package than we’d have gotten otherwise.
2 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best Values in Tax Software
We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.
10 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Best 401(k) Funds From T. Rowe Price
We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.
7 min |
March 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Work From Home— Wherever That Is
The pandemic has made it easier to work from a distance, but some far-flung workers have to follow special rules for taxes, health care and insurance.
10+ min |
February 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
8 Stocks to Buy Now... and 5 to Sell
These shares are poised for gains in 2021.
6 min |
January 2021
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Tame the Cost of Pet Care
If you’ve added a dog or cat to your family, consider pet insurance to manage routine and unexpected veterinary bills.
8 min |