Kiplinger's Personal Finance - September 2022

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DIP BACK INTO THE BOND MARKET
After a terrible stretch for bonds, the good news is that yields are up—which may signal an opportunity to begin putting money into bonds again.

HOW FOUR HOUSEHOLDS ARE FIGHTING INFLATION
Higher prices are weighing on everyone. We asked people in different life stages what they’re doing to manage. Their strategies can help you deal with inflation, too.

PRICES ARE HIGHER EVERYWHERE

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

3 mins

THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 Navigating Rough Seas

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

10+ mins

Dip Back Into the Bond Market

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

7 mins

FASHIONABLE PICKS: Apparel Stocks With Less Guilt

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

4 mins

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.

4 mins

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.

10+ mins

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:

2 mins

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.

8 mins

THE RETIREE'S GUIDE TO GOING BACK TO WORK

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

10+ mins

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.

4 mins

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

You have several options, each with pros and cons.

2 mins

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.

10+ mins

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