Kiplinger's Personal Finance - February 2024

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Funds to Help You Tap Your Nest Egg
These products and services are designed to help retirees spend and invest their savings wisely.

Searching for the Next Big Thing
We found out what’s top of mind for ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood...

NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR IRA ROLLOVERS?

A Biden administration proposal would require financial institutions to act in your best interest when reinvesting your 401(k) plan.

4 mins

How identity thieves are exploiting your trust

Con artists themselves are disguising as well-known brands to steal your money and personal information.

3 mins

SHOULD YOU TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A OX FINFLUENCER?

Social media stars can make finance fun and deliver helpful info. But be careful about who you trust.

10+ mins

FUNDS TO HELP YOU TAP YOUR NEST EGG

New options aim to engineer a steady payout for retirees.

8 mins

Searching for the Next Big Thing

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood talks robotaxis, crypto, AI and more.

5 mins

Where to Invest Now: Texas

HERE’S a good case that the state of Texas has the best economy in the world. Its gross domestic product, which is over $2 trillion, is bigger than that of all but seven countries, and it’s growing like crazy.

4 mins

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

WERE high-yield corporate bonds a sports franchise, I could honestly deem them a dynasty.

2 mins

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

There are strategies you can use to lower the cost of new and outstanding debts.

9 mins

How to Use Leftover 529 Funds

OR families who want to save for their children’s future higher-education expenses, a 529 collegesavings plan offers alluring tax-advantaged benefits. You can withdraw funds tax-free for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and computers.

2 mins

Find the Right Budgeting App

Mint is closing up shop. Luckily, you have alternatives.

4 mins

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

Most likely, you'll encounter setbacks on your journey. But with careful planning, you can surmount them.

10+ mins

Plan for Your Own Elder Care

AFTER I wrote a series of columns in 2022 about elder care planning for family members, I received a number of responses like this one: “What about married couples who have no children or whose family members don’t live nearby?” wrote one reader. “Or a single individual with no close relatives? How should these people plan for their own elder care?”

2 mins

Say I Love You With a Money Date

To nurture a lasting bond with your partner, meet regularly to talk about money.

2 mins

A HEAD START FOR SAVERS

The Saver's Credit is designed to help low- and middleincome taxpayers contribute to a retirement account.

2 mins

CUT THE COST OF YOUR WIRELESS BILL

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon dominate the market, but smaller outfits offer similar network coverage at lower prices.

10 mins

MAKING HOME ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

Households in need can get energy-efficiency upgrades, help with utility bills and more from this nonprofit.

2 mins

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Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, Kiplinger's Personal Finance offers guidance tailored to your needs. From tips on saving for college and buying a home to optimizing your portfolio and planning for a secure retirement, the magazine equips readers with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial stability and prosperity.

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