Investment
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SELLING YOUR VACATION HOME? WATCH OUT FOR THESE TAX SURPRISES
Although you may enjoy a sizable profit, Uncle Sam will take a share.
5 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
How to Cancel a Check
If you write a check and later regret handing it off to the recipient—say, because you suspect you're the victim of a scam, you entered the wrong amount or you mailed it to an incorrect address—you may be able to cancel it with a stop-payment order, as long as it isn’t being processed yet.
1 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TAKE THESE STEPS TO THAW A CREDIT FREEZE
As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A GUIDE TO CORPORATE EARNINGS
PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO
5 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT'S NEXT FOR STOCKS?
A chaotic tariff policy buffets investors looking for clarity on the economy and inflation.
4 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
D Is for Defense
Iam long on record as an extreme skeptic of doomloop and daisy-chain scenarios, where action A causes market reaction B and then investments C, D and E crash as traders and investors lose nerve and everyone's portfolios drown ina flood of madcap selling.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BUDGET FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES THAT GO BEYOND TUITION
Some universities waive tuition for families with incomes below a certain threshold. But you'll still need a plan to cover other costs.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SHOULD YOU PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE WHEN YOU RETIRE?
It's a question of the math as well as your peace of mind.
5 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Is It Time to Invest in Europe?
STREET SMART
4 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CHECKING UP ON HEALTH CARE
KIPLINGER 25 UPDATE
1 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
CUT YOUR LOSSES WITH THESE ETFs
In exchange for portfolio protection during downturns, your gains are capped.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Why You May Want a Postnup
Even after you've said \"I do,\" you can draw up an agreement to protect your assets.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
This group helps those who have intellectual and developmental challenges.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE CASE OF THE MISMATCHED RETURNS
KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE
1 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Briefing
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BE YOUR OWN CONSUMER WATCHDOG
Big changes are afoot at federal agencies. Make these moves to protect yourself financially.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
GRAB THESE GREAT YIELDS
In an uncertain market, you can still pocket juicy payouts ranging from 4% to 14%, depending on risk.
10+ min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO EXPECT AS TARIFFS HEAD FOR YOUR DRIVEWAY
Higher vehicle prices and delayed repairs are among the potential effects.
2 min |
June 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
12 GREAT GIGS FOR RETIREES
Whether you want to earn extra cash, fill some of your free time, or both, we have ideas for you.
5 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Briefing
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY
4 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
BUFFETT'S LATEST PORTFOLIO MOVES
The Oracle of Omaha added a beverage company and said buh-bye to more bank shares.
6 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE JOB MARKET
Especially in the most competitive fields, job seekers will need to strategize to stand out.
4 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Get Back on Track After a Divorce
LAST month, I wrote about a survey in which the Employee Benefit Research Institute interviewed retirees on how satisfied they are with their financial situation in retirement (see “Living in Retirement,” April).
2 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TRAVEL DEALS FOR RETIREES
Older adults can access special discounts on hotel stays, car rentals, cruises and more.
7 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A Guide to Lending Money to Family Members
Put the terms in writing, and take steps to avoid tax complications.
2 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHY YOU NEED A TRUSTED CONTACT
YOU’RE probably used to getting (and ignoring) lots of information from your brokerage, mutual fund or investment adviser.
4 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Medicare Tips for First-Timers
IN the months before I turned 65 last year, I got a lot of mail from two sources: assisted living centers featuring photos of youthful seniors playing pickleball and Medicare Advantage and medigap providers promoting their plans.
2 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
SOLID RETURNS IN A REMARKABLE MARKET
Our diversified stock funds did well but lagged a highly concentrated S&P 500. Our foreign fund picks beat their benchmark, as did our bond funds.
10+ min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
STRATEGIES TO SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Many Medicare recipients are benefiting from changes that make prescriptions more affordable. But you can still make other moves to keep your costs in check.
10 min |
May 2025
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS THAT TARGET OLDER ADULTS
Cryptocurrency cons and impersonation schemes are among the most common.
2 min |