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What It Takes to Buy Insurance in Florida

Kiplinger editor Elaine Silvestrini shares her story.

8 great places to retire-for renters

With home prices inflated and mortgage rates rising, we provide enticing options for retirees who would rather rent than buy

THE NON-EV BUYER'S GUIDE

Your next car doesn’t have to be electric. We found six gas-powered vehicles that will take you well into the future

THE DEBT CEILING PACT IS UNLIKELY TO TRIGGER A RECESSION

The deal won’t dampen economic growth, but it fails to address long-term fiscal problems

THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF AI

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, here are the likely implications for your job and your money

You'll Pay More to Shop in These States

Combined state and local sales taxes can add up to 10% to the cost of some purchases

Protect Yourself When the Market Turns Frantic

Low-volatility ETFs aim to smooth stock gyrations

The Staying Power of Luxury Companies

Here’s how to cash in on businesses that cater to big spenders

Investing Jargon, Explained

We define some of the most frequently searched investment terms

Calculate Your Net Worth

Crunching the numbers on your assets and liabilities can help you maintain your financial security. Find out where you stand

Lock In a Great Deal on a Fall Vacation

Prices will be lower than during the summer rush, and you’ll encounter fewer crowds and milder weather

THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY YOU NEED NOW

Use our guide to find the best portfolio mix for you

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.

HIGH YIELD SAVINGS: How to Buy Treasury Securities

Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EV TAX CREDITS

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

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.

PAYING IT FORWARD: A Guide for the College Journey

ScholarMatch helps low-income students make it all the way to graduation.

THERE'S STILL LIFE IN AMERICAN CITIES

Many people still want to live in urban areas, but downtowns will never be the same.

INVESTING: WHERE TO INVEST NOW

Use our roadmap to prosper in a directionless market.

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.

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.

THE COST OF RISING HOME VALUES

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

FIND FINANCIAL ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

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

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.

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.

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.