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Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE ABCS OF STOCK BUYBACKS
Companies are repurchasing their shares to the tune of $1 trillion. Here's what you should know about this spending spree.
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April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
TAX BREAKS FOR ITEMIZERS
The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about a variety of itemized deductions.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
If you could give a younger version of yourself one piece of financial advice, what would it be?
Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE BEST REWARDS CREDIT CARDS
Whether you crave plentiful travel perks, basic cash back, or a high rebate on groceries and gas, you'll find a card here that suits your tastes.
10+ min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
I have to confess that one of my small pleasures in retirement is treating myself to lunch while I’m out running errands or doing my afternoon activities.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DYNAMIC PRICING
From airlines to food-delivery platforms, many businesses use high-tech strategies to adjust their prices online.
5 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THE BEST MONEY ADVICE OF ALL TIME
Investing greats, renowned economists, top advisers and other experts share their favorite financial words of wisdom, both given and received.
10+ min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PERFECT TIMING: WHEN TO CLAIM SOCIAL SECURITY
Fears about the financial health of the system have sparked a surge in early filings, but that can be a costly move.
8 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Choose a Family Phone Plan
Use our guide to find a plan that meets each person's needs at the right price.
5 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Managing Multiple Checking Accounts
FOR many, a single checking account is sufficient to store cash for near-term expenses.
1 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
PRIVATE ASSETS IN PUBLIC COMPANIES
Shareholders of some of the most widely owned stocks are investing indirectly in private equity and debt.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
I'm Still a Fan of High Yield
WHATEVER we hear from Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh in the weeks and months ahead, his words will not interrupt the global hunt for yield.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
STAPLES STOCKS ARE ON THE MEND IN 2026
CONSUMER staples get their name because everyday people consume them nearly every day.
1 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Banks Are on the Way Back
THE basic business of banks is simple.
5 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MAKING THE BEST OF THE FINAL FIFTH OF LIFE
In her new book, best-selling author Judith Viorst offers advice on aging and some laughs along the way.
4 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
THIS GO-ANYWHERE BOND FUND IS THRIVING
STOCKS, schmocks. Lately, bonds have been a rewarding place to be, too, if the member JPMorgan Income is any guide.
1 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO DE-RISK YOUR PORTFOLIO
If you're worried about the market or your personal circumstances, take these steps to help you sleep at night.
10+ min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Get Ready for a New Fed Chair
Trump's nominee faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic.
7 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
A SAVINGS BOOST FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
A new law has greatly expanded eligibility for tax-advantaged ABLE accounts.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Solid Payouts and Decent Returns
A 14.4% annual return is pretty nifty, but in the turbocharged market of the past 12 months, it means the Dividend 15, the list of our favorite dividend-paying stocks, on average, trailed the S&P 500's 16.3%.
1 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
IS 2026 THE YEAR TO BUY OR SELL A HOME?
A modest improvement in affordability and more houses on the market suggest better times ahead.
4 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW THREE POLICY PROPOSALS COULD AFFECT YOUR FINANCES
Recently, President Trump and his advisers have put forward proposals that are designed to ease affordability for Americans, particularly in the areas of housing and credit card debt.
2 min |
April 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
NAVIGATING MEDICARE ENROLLMENT
Failing to sign up on time can be a costly mistake.
2 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
HOW TO LOWER YOUR TAX BILL
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brought a host of changes that could affect your 2025 tax return. We'll show you how to make the most of them and get other breaks that reduce what you owe-or maximize your refund.
10+ min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Trim Your Child-Care Costs
Working parents can take advantage of tax breaks and local assistance programs.
5 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Focus on Income First
EVERY reader knows I am unfazed at the sacrifice of a percentage point or two of share price or net asset value to secure a higher yield or cash distribution. That underscores my reverence for short-term high-yield bonds, packaged car leases and credit card bills, floating-rate corporate bank loans, and the many multisector and flexible exchange-traded and closed-end funds that own these assets or some of each. These investments reliably distribute upward of 5% and sometimes 7%. Add funds or ETFs that write options on stocks or stock indexes to pay out 8% or more, and you might easily overlook how the Federal Reserve has slashed the interest rate it controls to 3.5%—the low since September 2022—with further cuts to follow this year.
2 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Cleaning Up the Paper Clutter
Once you hit retirement, keeping tax returns from decades ago can become unwieldy.
3 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITH YOUR ADVISER
Knowing how to deal with a disagreement can improve both your finances and your relationship with your planner.
3 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Longevity Advice for Women
IN recent columns, I have written about longevity literacy and the need for long-term-care planning (see “Living in Retirement,” Dec. 2025 and Feb. 2026). To see how women fit into this picture, I interviewed Maddy Dychtwald, cofounder of AgeWave, a research and consulting firm focused on aging, and author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan and Lifespan. Dychtwald interviewed dozens of researchers, scientists and physicians for her book, and these are some of her key takeaways.
2 min |
March 2026
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
MORE TOOLS TO BUILD A BOND LADDER
THE market for exchange-traded funds that help build bond ladders is growing.
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