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How to CRUSH Your Savings Goal

To cross the finish line when you want, find the right target for your retirement savings and follow our training regimen.

FINANCIAL FIRMS THAT PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST

We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.

Make the Most of Your 401(k)

We weigh in on a baker’s dozen of the most popular actively managed retirement plan funds.

Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us

These portfolio diversifiers aren’t just for the wealthy.

My 3-Day Rule for COVID 3.0 Volatility

My three-day rule states that upon any news-driven market crisis, wait three business days to move money.

Leaving the Office Behind

After working remotely for her corporate job, she quit to make a living pursuing her passions.

Time to RESHOP Your HOME and AUTO INSURANCE

Comparing prices on policies and bundling your coverage may save you money.

Your Guide To Giving

Take a closer look at whether you’re getting the most bang for your donated bucks.

The Inheritance Challenge

Some inherited assets are tax-friendly, but under new rules, others come with a hefty tax bill. We help you get the most out of a legacy.

4 Trends for the Coming Decade

From how long you work to where you choose to live, retirement will change in ways you may not expect.

When to Call In a Professional

For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.

Shop for a New WIRELESS PLAN and Save Big

Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.

My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2022

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Lower Taxes on Your RMDs

When you turn 72, you’ll have to start taking minimum distributions from your IRA and 401(k). These strategies will help trim Uncle Sam’s take.

How to Choose the Right Payment App

Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each.

ENERGY STOCKS - Storming Back

A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.

A Simple Portfolio Is All You Need

It’s possible to build wealth with only a few funds—or even just one.

Credit Versus Debit

Credit cards offer more protections and rewards, but debit cards reduce the temptation to overspend.

Your Salary May Be Bigger Next Year

In a strengthening labor market, businesses are paying more to attract and retain employees.

Complain and Get Results

Use these tried-and-true strategies to get companies to listen to you.

SMART MOVES TO MAKE BEFORE YEAR-END

There’s still time to save money and shape up your personal finances before the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve.

THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 A Bounce-Back Year for Dividends

All of our favorite dividend stocks hiked payouts over the past year, and yields, on average, trounced the yield of the S&P 500.

Make Your Portfolio More Defensive

Risk is rising on Wall Street. Make sure you’re prepared.

Roaring Twenties 2.0

Stock market boom? Check. Economy on fire? For now. But this century isn’t like the last in important ways.

INVESTORS: DON'T ABANDON CHINA

Turmoil in China has been all over the financial news, but the volatile market is too big to ignore.

FLOOD INSURANCE MAY COST YOU MORE

More than 3 million homeowners who live in coastal areas will see premiums for federal flood insurance rise this year as the Federal Emergency Management Agency adjusts insurance rates to reflect the risks of climate change.

Think Twice About Applying for Credit

Credit card issuers are offering a lot of incentives, but your credit score could suffer.

Introducing the Kiplinger ESG 20

Our picks have profit potential and are tackling today’s environmental, social and governance challenges.

Ratcheting Up Risk

You can invest your retirement savings in everything from cryptocurrency to penny stocks. But that doesn’t mean you should.

Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks

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