Investment
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
ETF SPOTLIGHT, New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk
The exchange-traded fund industry is nothing if not innovative.
2 min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Invest for a Strong Dollar U.S. stocks are a good bet-but you have to choose carefully.
Among the many chal-lenges confronting investors in 2022 is the dizzying rise of the U.S. dollar. From the start of the year through September 9, the Dollar Index (DXY) surged 14%, reaching its highest level in 20 years.
7 min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Bond Funds Turbocharge Payouts
The typical short-term taxable bond fund has lost a hard-toswallow 4% to 6% this year through September 9. Fast-climbing interest rates exacted this heavy cost, usurping two years or more of yield.
2 min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
INVESTING, KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR VALUES ARE
Some of our picks with an environmental, social or governance focus have been bitten by the bear market, but the stocks and funds on our list remain solid choices.
10+ min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GREEN HOUSES SAVE ON ENERGY-AND ON TAXES
Recently enacted legislation provides a host of tax breaks for energy-efficient home improvements.
2 min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
THE ROCKY ROAD TO STUDENT DEBT FORGIVENESS
4 min |
November 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Play a Shifting Economy
These companies stand to gain as businesses move operations closer to home and focus on productivity.
7 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Bonds Surprise With a Summer Rally
In the past 60 days, the consumer price index topped 9% before settling back a bit, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates three-fourths of a percentage point with promises of further hikes, apartment rents kept soaring at double-digit rates, and much more.
2 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Promising New ETFs
These two sustainable funds target ocean health and green-energy commodities.
2 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE LOWDOWN ON I BONDS
Inflation has made Series I savings bonds enormously popular with risk-averse investors. Here are some answers to your questions.
3 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
A donor-advised fund is a tax-efficient investment that can make a difference.
2 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE CLIMATE BILL AND YOUR MONEY
Seniors will pay less for prescription drugs, and tax breaks could boost sales of electric vehicles.
4 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
RANKING THE ONLINE BROKERS
Use our survey to compare investment offerings, tools, apps, advice and more to find the best broker for you.
10+ min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate
Rates are higher this year, but you can still find an affordable loan.
6 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Recession Indicators to keep an Eye On
While Wall Street debates the health of the economy, we tell you what the current downturn means for the market.
5 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Sanctuary for a Complex Breed
A dog lover uses her property to give abandoned senior border collies a home and end-of-life care.
2 min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME FROM INFLATION
Costs are rising, and the market is bearish, but that doesn't have to jeopardize your long-term security.
10+ min |
October 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PRICES ARE HIGHER EVERYWHERE
With inflation at a 40-year high, households are paying a lot more for groceries and gas.
3 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FASHIONABLE PICKS: Apparel Stocks With Less Guilt
The industry is no standout on environmental, social and governance issues. These stocks buck the trend.
4 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Dip Back Into the Bond Market
In the wake of sizable losses, yields have risen to attractive levels for income-starved investors.
7 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 Navigating Rough Seas
We help you chart a course through this choppy environment with our favorite exchange-traded funds.
10+ min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Invest for a Recession
A sharp decline in the stock market is often an indicator of an impending recession-that is, a temporary period of economic decline. With the S&P 500 index falling 1,000 points, or about one-fifth, from January through June, a consensus is emerging that a recession is coming, perhaps next year.
4 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GREAT DEALS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIPS
From camping excursions to cruises to tropical adventures, these vacation ideas are perfect for the entire family or a special treat for just you and the grandkids.
10+ min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
What to Do With Your Former Employer's 401(k)
You have several options, each with pros and cons.
2 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Where to Stash Your Investments
Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account.
4 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE RETIREE'S GUIDE TO GOING BACK TO WORK
Inflation and a bear market have prompted some retirees to change course.
10+ min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HIGHER EDUCATION: Use Tax Breaks to Lower College Costs
The federal government and many states offer incentives to help you save and pay for school.
8 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Good Time to Teach Kids About Money
My column on motivating kids to save (see "Money Smart Women," Feb.) continues to generate advice from readers. Here's a sampling:
2 min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SPENDING LESS, SCRAMBLING TO SAVE HOW FOUR HOUSEHOLDS ARE FIGHTING INFLATION
Inflation and a possible recession affect all of us, but in different ways. We asked families in various stages of life how they are coping with the highest increase in prices in four decades.
10+ min |
September 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
7 Standout Places to Retire
We picked cities across the U.S. that are affordable and offer the amenities retirees value most. Plus, one of them is bound to be close to family.
10+ min |