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Choose the Right Medicare Plan

Before signing up for original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, understand the trade-offs.

ETF SPOTLIGHT, New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk

The exchange-traded fund industry is nothing if not innovative.

How to Invest for a Strong Dollar U.S. stocks are a good bet-but you have to choose carefully.

Among the many chal-lenges confronting investors in 2022 is the dizzying rise of the U.S. dollar. From the start of the year through September 9, the Dollar Index (DXY) surged 14%, reaching its highest level in 20 years.

Bond Funds Turbocharge Payouts

The typical short-term taxable bond fund has lost a hard-toswallow 4% to 6% this year through September 9. Fast-climbing interest rates exacted this heavy cost, usurping two years or more of yield.

INVESTING, KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR VALUES ARE

Some of our picks with an environmental, social or governance focus have been bitten by the bear market, but the stocks and funds on our list remain solid choices.

GREEN HOUSES SAVE ON ENERGY-AND ON TAXES

Recently enacted legislation provides a host of tax breaks for energy-efficient home improvements.

BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

THE ROCKY ROAD TO STUDENT DEBT FORGIVENESS

How to Play a Shifting Economy

These companies stand to gain as businesses move operations closer to home and focus on productivity.

Bonds Surprise With a Summer Rally

In the past 60 days, the consumer price index topped 9% before settling back a bit, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates three-fourths of a percentage point with promises of further hikes, apartment rents kept soaring at double-digit rates, and much more.

Promising New ETFs

These two sustainable funds target ocean health and green-energy commodities.

THE LOWDOWN ON I BONDS

Inflation has made Series I savings bonds enormously popular with risk-averse investors. Here are some answers to your questions.

A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

A donor-advised fund is a tax-efficient investment that can make a difference.

THE CLIMATE BILL AND YOUR MONEY

Seniors will pay less for prescription drugs, and tax breaks could boost sales of electric vehicles.

RANKING THE ONLINE BROKERS

Use our survey to compare investment offerings, tools, apps, advice and more to find the best broker for you.

How to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate

Rates are higher this year, but you can still find an affordable loan.

Recession Indicators to keep an Eye On

While Wall Street debates the health of the economy, we tell you what the current downturn means for the market.

Sanctuary for a Complex Breed

A dog lover uses her property to give abandoned senior border collies a home and end-of-life care.

PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME FROM INFLATION

Costs are rising, and the market is bearish, but that doesn't have to jeopardize your long-term security.

PRICES ARE HIGHER EVERYWHERE

With inflation at a 40-year high, households are paying a lot more for groceries and gas.

FASHIONABLE PICKS: Apparel Stocks With Less Guilt

The industry is no standout on environmental, social and governance issues. These stocks buck the trend.

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.