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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2025
Today is Valentine's Day.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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%.
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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 |
December 2024
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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.
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