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Nibble at These Core Index Bargains
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Nibble at These Core Index Bargains

THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

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December 2022
Democracy's Civilian Force
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Democracy's Civilian Force

PAYING IT FORWARD | His group's mission: to promote American values around the globe.

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December 2022
TURBOCHARGED TAX INCENTIVES FOR EVs
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TURBOCHARGED TAX INCENTIVES FOR EVs

The Inflation Reduction Act created new tax breaks for electric vehicles. Here's a guide to which vehicles count and the best time to buy.

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December 2022
How to Navigate a Down Market
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How to Navigate a Down Market

If there were a prize for living through unprecedented events, millennials might win first place. Older millennials entered the job market during the Great Recession and have since experienced a devastating pandemic and a spike in inflation not seen in 40 years.

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December 2022
Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy
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Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy

Tipping is a way to thank people who have provided a service all year. But how much? And who?

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December 2022
Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay
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Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay

A new tax will barely dent a corporate buying spree. But be selective about investing in firms repurchasing shares.

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December 2022
A Lump-Sum Payout Might Make Sense
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A Lump-Sum Payout Might Make Sense

If you're considering taking a one-time payout, don't put it off. Its value will decline as rates rise.

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December 2022
THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE OUR DIVIDEND PICKS HOLD UP IN A BAD MARKET
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THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE OUR DIVIDEND PICKS HOLD UP IN A BAD MARKET

Tweaks to the list this year focus on growing payouts.

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December 2022
Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice
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Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice

Tax efficiency is the primary goal for many new personalized index offerings, but they come with a lot of caveats.

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December 2022
How to Retire With No Regrets
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How to Retire With No Regrets

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

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December 2022
RETIRING EARLY? NAIL DOWN HEALTH INSURANCE
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RETIRING EARLY? NAIL DOWN HEALTH INSURANCE

If you're thinking about quitting before age 65, make sure you know your options for health care coverage.

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December 2022
SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES
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SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES

Follow these strategies to save money and shape up your personal finances. But act before New Year's Eve or you'll be late to the party.

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December 2022
Good Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan
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Good Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan

If you have a will or trust, congratulations. But you're not done.

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December 2022
Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage
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Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage

STREET SMART

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December 2022
A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch
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A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch

INCOME INVESTING

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December 2022
FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER
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FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER

In early October, OPEC and its partners announced a plan to reduce oil exports. Faced with a potential global recession, the cartel and its allies said that later this year they will collectively sell 2 million fewer barrels per day to avoid supply getting out of whack with lower demand.

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December 2022
MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN
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MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN

A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.

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December 2022
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR
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LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR

Stocks could bounce around for a while as the market digests losses and seeks clear direction.

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December 2022
 A strong dollar's pros and cons
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A strong dollar's pros and cons

A rising greenback benefits U.S. travelers and could slow inflation, but multinational firms may suffer.

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November 2022
Good Reasons to Resist BNPL
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Good Reasons to Resist BNPL

Propelled by inflation and the pandemic-driven convenience of online shopping, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have become as commonplace as hand sanitizer in a shop entryway.

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November 2022
IS A CCRC RIGHT FOR YOU?
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IS A CCRC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Continuing-care retirement communities provide a range of amenities and health care when you need it-at a hefty cost.

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November 2022
Choose the Right Medicare Plan
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Choose the Right Medicare Plan

Before signing up for original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, understand the trade-offs.

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November 2022
ETF SPOTLIGHT, New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk
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ETF SPOTLIGHT, New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk

The exchange-traded fund industry is nothing if not innovative.

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November 2022
How to Invest for a Strong Dollar U.S. stocks are a good bet-but you have to choose carefully.
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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.

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November 2022
Bond Funds Turbocharge Payouts
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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.

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November 2022
INVESTING, KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR VALUES ARE
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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.

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November 2022
GREEN HOUSES SAVE ON ENERGY-AND ON TAXES
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GREEN HOUSES SAVE ON ENERGY-AND ON TAXES

Recently enacted legislation provides a host of tax breaks for energy-efficient home improvements.

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November 2022
BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
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BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

THE ROCKY ROAD TO STUDENT DEBT FORGIVENESS

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November 2022
How to Play a Shifting Economy
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How to Play a Shifting Economy

These companies stand to gain as businesses move operations closer to home and focus on productivity.

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October 2022
Bonds Surprise With a Summer Rally
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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.

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October 2022