Think Twice About Applying for Credit

Credit card issuers are offering a lot of incentives, but your credit score could suffer.

Breaking the Charmed Circle Of White Wealth

Harvard told its real estate developer it needed to bring in Black and Latino investors

Power Position

The carbon markets have created an unlikely alliance between environmental activists and financial speculators like Ulf Ek, a veteran of notorious energy-trading companies Enron and Amaranth

Next-Generation Battery Engineer Says Breakthroughs Are Coming

ABOUT EVERY EIGHT minutes in Venkat Viswanathan’s laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University’s mechanical engineering department, two robots—Otto and Clio—complete an experiment that could help accelerate breakthroughs in lithium-ion batteries.

The Prince of Oil

Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the most powerful man in oil, navigates unruly OPEC+ nations, huge swings in price and production—and the end of fossil fuels

Carlyle's Goyal Brings India Lessons to Infrastructure, Energy Investing

POOJA GOYAL, 41, brings a unique personal insight to Carlyle Group Inc., where she leads the renewable and sustainable energy team and co-heads the infrastructure group.

Auf Wiedersehen, Klimakanzlerin

As she leaves office, Angela Merkel, hailed for her pioneering global leadership on climate change, stands accused at home of not moving fast enough

China Redraws the Energy Map

CHINA’S OUTSIZE energy needs and its reliance on overseas suppliers have underpinned its foreign policy for decades. Now those needs are changing.

Clean Start

FOR ENVIRONMENTALISTS, climate change advocates, and public-health experts, the only good news on coal has been about the industry’s demise.

Last Flicker

FOR 35 YEARS coal burned at the Somerset power plant, a 675-megawatt facility on the banks of Lake Ontario in New York.

South Africa Faces an Energy Dilemma

POWER FAILURES have become routine in South Africa. At the same time, the country wants to wean itself off the coal that generates more than 80% of its electricity and makes it the world’s 12th-biggest source of greenhouse gases.

Use Natural Language Searches To Find Bonds, Analyze Relative Value, And Identify Liquidity

THE CREDIT OUTLOOK for most energy companies started improving in November thanks to rising oil prices, declining inventories and accelerating economic recovery around the world.

China Doesn't Care How Much Money You Lose

Whether you’re a bond or stock investor, chances are you’ve been burned by the Chinese government this year. For example, just days after DiDi Global Inc. raised $4.4 billion in a New York initial public offering, Beijing started an investigation over the ride-hailing giant’s data security practices. DiDi has lost about $29 billion in market value in less than a month.

HOW TO PROFIT FROM ETFs

These funds are a huge hit with investors. Plus, everything you need to know about the Kiplinger ETF 20, our favorite exchange-traded funds.

Plan Now for Long-Term Care

You could buy insurance to finance future costs, but policies are pricey. Here’s how to decide whether you need coverage.

I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks

STREET SMART

Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation

Use our picks to hedge against rising prices that can eat into your investment returns.

Tying the Knot Post-Pandemic

This wedding planner is gearing up for a full fall season amid continuing concerns about safety.

Retirement Can Keep You Busy

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

Readers Find Some Weird Winners

INCOME INVESTING

Briefing

Information about the markets and your money.

Find Health Insurance You Can Afford

Millennial Money

How to Boost Your Financial Savvy

Money Smart Women

Know When to Jettison a Stock

The decision to sell isn’t easy. Use our guide whether you’re taking profits or tossing a loser.

How to Minimize Your Tax Bite

Use these strategies to boost your after-tax returns.

LESSONS FROM TOP INVESTING GURUS

Take a master class from some of Wall Street’s best.

TOPIC A IRS PLANS TO TRACK DOWN TAX CHEATS

The proposal targets high-income taxpayers, but enforcement wouldn’t be limited to the top 1%.

Keep Moving Costs in Check

Young people tend to move frequently as they start their careers and change jobs, and the pandemic hasn’t reversed that trend.

Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card

Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.

YOU MAY GET MORE TIME TO TAP RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

But delaying required minimum distributions isn’t always a good idea.