CATEGORIES

THE COST OF RISING HOME VALUES

Property tax rates could increase in some jurisdictions to keep up with home price appreciation.

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO: Lean Into the Market's Patterns

Whatever stocks are doing, chances are we've been here before. Familiarity can help you stay the course.

CUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Many retirees are dismayed to learn that they owe taxes on a portion of their benefits. But you can take steps to minimize the pain.

Kiplinger: READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2023

We asked our readers to rate credit cards, banks, brokerage firms and other financial providers. These are the products and companies that stand out from the crowd.

FIGHT BACK AGAINST FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT

Scammers are using advanced technology as well as classic methods to swindle their victims. Stay a step ahead with these nine moves.

INVESTING: WHERE TO INVEST NOW

Use our roadmap to prosper in a directionless market.

A Helping Hand for Start-Ups

After a successful career as a corporate executive, he volunteers as a mentor for entrepreneurs.

Dealing With Natural Disasters

His research group helps people prepare for earthquakes and devastating weather events.

SAVE BIG BY GOING GREEN AT HOME

New legislation is packed with tax breaks for homeowners who upgrade to energy-efficient systems and appliances. Bonus: You'll slash your utility bills.

Skip These Fees When You Head Overseas

Foreign-transaction fees can add up when you make purchases abroad, but there are ways to bypass them.

Your Questions Answered

Kiplinger readers have inquiring minds when it comes to investing. Here's what you're asking about.

Lower Taxes on Your RMDS

Congress has given retirees more time to take required distributions from their retirement accounts. But postponing withdrawals could cost you a lot of money.

HOW TO SURVIVE A LAYOFF

Losing your job can be traumatic, but it doesn't have to wreck your finances.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY FUNDS

21% The average loss in 2022 in the 35 million 401(k) accounts administered by Fidelity.

FIND FINANCIAL ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Investors looking for a broker have a new tool to avoid the bad actors.

ARE YOUR BANK DEPOSITS SAFE?

Recent bank failures have unnerved savers, but your money is protected up to certain limits. Here's what you need to know.

Bank Stocks Worth Betting On

Bankers have to contend with two big challenges. The first is credit risk. If the economy slides into a recession, borrowers may not be able to make payments on their loans. The second is interest rate risk. Rates can turn against banks in a lot of different ways. For one thing, short-term rates can rise more than long-term rates do, reducing the income that's generated from the difference between what a bank pays for deposits and what it earns from its loans. For another, as rates rise, the value of debt securities the bank had purchased at lower rates falls.

A Crisis Delivers Opportunities

So much has happened since early March that I barely know where to start, except to assert that the recent bank failures and the subsequent Federal Reserve reaction offer scattered opportunities. To me, they are not ear-splitting alarms.

It's Prime Time for Small-Company Stocks

They're cheap, and profits are rising. If you wait until the economy is strong, you'll miss the best opportunities.

Angling for HIGH YIELDS in Today's Market

Use our guide to hook the best income opportunities in nine categories, from super-safe options to higher-risk choices with big potential rewards.

RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD

The economy may already be in a downturn, but the jobs market will remain strong.

HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS

Legislation enacted in 2022 could eventually reduce overall prescription drug prices, too.

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST JUNK FEES

In his State of the Union address in February, President Biden talked about efforts to eradicate junk fees and his administration’s proposed Junk Fees Prevention Act.

Give Your Portfolio a Spring Cleaning

As the market evolves with the economy, it’s time to reevaluate and reorganize your investments. Consider our favorite actively managed funds.

Berkshire's Buys and (Mostly) Sells

ORACLE OF OMAHA | Warren Buffett seems to have soured on financial stocks and semiconductors.

Our Picks Rebound With the Market's Turnaround

THE KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE | Recoveries in tech and alternative energy bode well for some of our environmental, social and governance standouts.

Invest in the Metaverse?

ETF SPOTLIGHT

GOOD NEWS ABOUT PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Tuition hikes are slowing as schools brace for declining enrollment. But college is still a major investment. Here's how to prepare no matter your child's age.

Guiding You to a Secure Retirement

Use the redesigned Social Security statement to maximize your benefits.

What You Need to Know About Indexes

There are millions out there. But these seven cover much of the investing landscape.