Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine - December 2017

In this issue

THE BEST LIST Our annual potpourri of stocks, bonds and funds, rewards credit cards, and deals on phone plans, cars and tech.

YOUR EQUIFAX DEFENSE After the credit bureau’s massive data breach, take these steps to minimize the threat of ID theft.

THE RIGHT PRICE FOR ADVICE Overwhelmed by the marketplace of investment advisers? We can help.

CROWDSOURCING What’s the best piece of financial advice you ever received?

Know The Risks Of Cryptocurrencies

Some investors have made a lot of money, but losses can be painfully real.

2 mins

A Dozen Ways To Cash In On China

China’s stocks have turned around. From the start of 2010 through 2016, SPDR S&P China (symbol GXC), a popular exchange-traded fund, returned an annual average of a little more than 2%. So far in 2017, the fund has returned 42.7%, about three times as much as the U.S. market. (Prices and returns are as of September 29.)

5 mins

Success Story She Helps Launch Future Leaders

This retired Navy pilot teaches her civilian clients how to take command.

2 mins

Janet Bodnar - Health Coverage Is No Slam Dunk

When I was editor of this magazine, I read every story—usu-ally more than once. So when I was planning my retirement as editor earlier this year, I thought I had everything under control.

3 mins

Money Manners

How to tip, handle gift gaffes and work the office party.

2 mins

Trim Your Tax Bill

Some of these year-end moves will be even more compelling if lower rates arrive in 2018.

6 mins

Kimberly Lankford - Charitable Giving Is A Family Affair

A donor-advised fund is a tax-savvy way for families to pool their charitable dollars and create the next generation of philanthropists.

3 mins

The Best List

We asked our staff to nominate their picks for top financial products and services, gadgets, and deals—everything from timely mutual funds and ETFs to the most rewarding rewards credit cards to hidden gems among used cars. Unlike other best list compilations you may see, our top choices aren’t the best products and services of the year—they are the best ones available right now, so you can use our list as a guide for every facet of your financial life.

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