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Dip Back Into the Bond Market

In the wake of sizable losses, yields have risen to attractive levels for income-starved investors.

THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 Navigating Rough Seas

We help you chart a course through this choppy environment with our favorite exchange-traded funds.

How to Invest for a Recession

A sharp decline in the stock market is often an indicator of an impending recession-that is, a temporary period of economic decline. With the S&P 500 index falling 1,000 points, or about one-fifth, from January through June, a consensus is emerging that a recession is coming, perhaps next year.

GREAT DEALS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIPS

From camping excursions to cruises to tropical adventures, these vacation ideas are perfect for the entire family or a special treat for just you and the grandkids.

What to Do With Your Former Employer's 401(k)

You have several options, each with pros and cons.

Where to Stash Your Investments

Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account.

THE RETIREE'S GUIDE TO GOING BACK TO WORK

Inflation and a bear market have prompted some retirees to change course.

HIGHER EDUCATION: Use Tax Breaks to Lower College Costs

The federal government and many states offer incentives to help you save and pay for school.

A Good Time to Teach Kids About Money

My column on motivating kids to save (see "Money Smart Women," Feb.) continues to generate advice from readers. Here's a sampling:

SPENDING LESS, SCRAMBLING TO SAVE HOW FOUR HOUSEHOLDS ARE FIGHTING INFLATION

Inflation and a possible recession affect all of us, but in different ways. We asked families in various stages of life how they are coping with the highest increase in prices in four decades.

AN UPSIDE TO A DOWN MARKET

When the balance on a traditional IRA takes a major hit, consider converting it to a Roth.

CAREER ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS

Research potential employers, and don't wear pajama bottoms for Zoom interviews.

MASTERS OF GROWTH INVESTING

The Baron Funds have an extraordinarily long and successful track record. Here's how they do it.

THE BEST BANK FOR YOU

We've identified the banks and credit unions that offer the best combination of high-interest rates, low fees, and a customer-friendly focus.

Fight Inflation With Collectibles

New platforms and fractional shares let ordinary investors add fine art, wine, and more to their portfolios.

Get a Handle on Your Credit Card Debt

MILLENNIAL MONEY

BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR 2022 TAXES

Don't Wait to Start Downsizing

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

A Fund Legend Shares Stock-Picking Secrets

Ron Baron is chairman, CEO, and portfolio manager at Baron Capital, the investment firm he founded in 1982.

7 Standout Places to Retire

We picked cities across the U.S. that are affordable and offer the amenities retirees value most. Plus, one of them is bound to be close to family.

The Golden Age of Cinema Endures

About as old as talkies, the Music Box Theater has had to find new ways to attract movie lovers.

How to Decipher Mutual Fund Returns

A guide to the many ways these popular investments measure their performance.

STATE TAXES ARE GOING DOWN

Lawmakers are cutting income, sales and property taxes to return budget surpluses to residents.

Should You Pay Up to Pay Cash?

Some firms help home buyers make all-cash offers on homes. Weigh the fees before you sign on.

What You Need to Know About CRYPTO

Even if you’re not ready to invest in cryptocurrencies, it’s important to understand the role they play in modern finance.

HSAs Make Health Care More Affordable

Tax-advantaged health savings accounts allow you to save for a broad range of short-term and long-term medical expenses.

HOW TO INVEST NOW

Much hinges on whether the Fed can guide the economy to a soft landing.

How Many Stocks Should You Own?

With this year's rough ride, you don't need reminding that stocks are volatile.

Build Up Your Defenses

These alternative-strategy funds can offer some shelter from stock and bond market turmoil.

When Buying a Home Doesn't Pay

My life as a renter is well known to my colleagues and friends, and even to Kiplinger readers (see "Millennial Money," Dec. 2020).