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THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 A Bounce-Back Year for Dividends
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THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 A Bounce-Back Year for Dividends

All of our favorite dividend stocks hiked payouts over the past year, and yields, on average, trounced the yield of the S&P 500.

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December 2021
Make Your Portfolio More Defensive
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Make Your Portfolio More Defensive

Risk is rising on Wall Street. Make sure you’re prepared.

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December 2021
Roaring Twenties 2.0
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Roaring Twenties 2.0

Stock market boom? Check. Economy on fire? For now. But this century isn’t like the last in important ways.

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December 2021
INVESTORS: DON'T ABANDON CHINA
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INVESTORS: DON'T ABANDON CHINA

Turmoil in China has been all over the financial news, but the volatile market is too big to ignore.

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December 2021
FLOOD INSURANCE MAY COST YOU MORE
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FLOOD INSURANCE MAY COST YOU MORE

More than 3 million homeowners who live in coastal areas will see premiums for federal flood insurance rise this year as the Federal Emergency Management Agency adjusts insurance rates to reflect the risks of climate change.

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December 2021
Think Twice About Applying for Credit
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Think Twice About Applying for Credit

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

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October 2021
Introducing the Kiplinger ESG 20
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Introducing the Kiplinger ESG 20

Our picks have profit potential and are tackling today’s environmental, social and governance challenges.

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November 2021
Ratcheting Up Risk
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Ratcheting Up Risk

You can invest your retirement savings in everything from cryptocurrency to penny stocks. But that doesn’t mean you should.

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November 2021
Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks
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Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks

STREET SMART

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November 2021
How Do Your Finances Stack Up?
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How Do Your Finances Stack Up?

A new study of retirees’ financial profiles is revealing and sometimes surprising.

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November 2021
GUIDE TO OPEN ENROLLMENT
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GUIDE TO OPEN ENROLLMENT

Health care costs continue to climb, but subsidies will make some plans more affordable.

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November 2021
Like the Mutual Fund? Meet the ETF
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Like the Mutual Fund? Meet the ETF

Some portfolio managers are bringing their star power to exchange-traded versions of their funds.

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November 2021
How to Boost Your Financial Savvy
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How to Boost Your Financial Savvy

Money Smart Women

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September 2021
Find Health Insurance You Can Afford
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Find Health Insurance You Can Afford

Millennial Money

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September 2021
Briefing
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Briefing

Information about the markets and your money.

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September 2021
Tough Times for a Family Business
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Tough Times for a Family Business

His dry-cleaning operation was rocked by the pandemic, but he is staying optimistic.

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August 2021
Stay Above the Interest Rate Fray
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Stay Above the Interest Rate Fray

INCOME INVESTING

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October 2021
Spend Without Worry
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Spend Without Worry

Fears of running out of money prevent many retirees from tapping the nest egg they’ve worked a lifetime to save. With these strategies, you can generate enough income to pursue your retirement dreams.

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October 2021
Should You Invest in Crypto?
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Should You Invest in Crypto?

MILLENNIAL MONEY

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October 2021
Check Out Your Stock's ESG Report Card
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Check Out Your Stock's ESG Report Card

A sustainability report offers insights into progress toward environmental, social and corporate governance goals.

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October 2021
The Pandemic Pet Problem
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The Pandemic Pet Problem

This vet used telemedicine and other creative ways to handle a surge of new cat and dog patients.

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October 2021
HOW TO DECIDE IF IT'S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE
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HOW TO DECIDE IF IT'S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE

THE PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED MANY WORKERS TO CONSIDER MORE FULFILLING JOBS. THESE PEOPLE MADE IT WORK.

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October 2021
The Beauty of Boring Stocks
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The Beauty of Boring Stocks

Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.

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October 2021
WE RANK THE ONLINE BROKERS
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WE RANK THE ONLINE BROKERS

Our survey spotlights firms with great investment choices, tools, advice and more.

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October 2021
Avoid This Sumer's Rush Plan A Fall Getaway
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Avoid This Sumer's Rush Plan A Fall Getaway

Prices will be lower, you’ll encounter fewer crowds, and pandemic restrictions are likely to ease even more.

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August 2021
7 Inviting Places To Retire
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7 Inviting Places To Retire

These small cities check all the boxes for an affordable, active retirement.

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August 2021
HOW TO PROFIT FROM ETFs
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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.

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September 2021
Plan Now for Long-Term Care
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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.

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September 2021
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
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I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks

STREET SMART

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September 2021
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Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation

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

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September 2021