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ARE YOUR BANK DEPOSITS SAFE?
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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.

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4 mins  |
June 2023
Your Questions Answered
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Your Questions Answered

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

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5 mins  |
June 2023
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY FUNDS
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY FUNDS

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

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June 2023
Dealing With Natural Disasters
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Dealing With Natural Disasters

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

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June 2023
HOW TO SURVIVE A LAYOFF
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HOW TO SURVIVE A LAYOFF

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

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June 2023
GOOD NEWS ABOUT PAYING FOR COLLEGE
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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.

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May 2023
Invest in the Metaverse?
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Invest in the Metaverse?

ETF SPOTLIGHT

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May 2023
Give Your Portfolio a Spring Cleaning
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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.

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10+ mins  |
May 2023
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST JUNK FEES
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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.

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May 2023
What You Need to Know About Indexes
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What You Need to Know About Indexes

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

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4 mins  |
May 2023
Guiding You to a Secure Retirement
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Guiding You to a Secure Retirement

Use the redesigned Social Security statement to maximize your benefits.

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9 mins  |
May 2023
Berkshire's Buys and (Mostly) Sells
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Berkshire's Buys and (Mostly) Sells

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

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May 2023
Our Picks Rebound With the Market's Turnaround
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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.

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May 2023
How to Drive Down the Cost of an Auto Loan
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How to Drive Down the Cost of an Auto Loan

For starters, stand firm on how much you can afford to spend.

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May 2023
HOW TO DEAL WITH TURBULENT TRAVEL
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HOW TO DEAL WITH TURBULENT TRAVEL

When your flight is canceled or there's no rental car for you, know the rules and your rights.

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May 2023
RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD
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RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD

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

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May 2023
HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS
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HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS

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

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May 2023
Turn Home Equity Into Income in Retirement
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Turn Home Equity Into Income in Retirement

A reverse mortgage allows you to tap the increase in your home's value without selling.

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April 2023
SPRING CLEANING? DONATE THE RIGHT ITEMS
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SPRING CLEANING? DONATE THE RIGHT ITEMS

There's demand for good-quality clothes, as well as jewelry, housewares and electronics.

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April 2023
HOME PRICES SETTLE DOWN
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HOME PRICES SETTLE DOWN

After three years of big increases, expect average prices to be flat in 2023. For buyers and sellers, this market is a mixed bag.

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April 2023
How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home

Options range from family loans to outright gifts.

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April 2023
High Yields From High-Rate Lenders
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High Yields From High-Rate Lenders

A likely peak in inflation, along with interest rates that are thereby also at or near their apex, stands to revitalize the longrunning global search for yield.

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April 2023
NAVIGATE THE NEW RULES
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NAVIGATE THE NEW RULES

SECURE Act 2.0 could provide the impetus you retirement-and help you need to save more for make your money last after you stop working.

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April 2023
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You
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The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You

Whether you crave cash back on everyday spending, or miles or points to put toward your next vacation, one of these cards will fit your needs.

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April 2023
TIME TO EXPLORE INVESTMENTS ABROAD
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TIME TO EXPLORE INVESTMENTS ABROAD

Use our international picks to broaden the reach of your portfolio

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April 2023
An Insurance Policy for Investors
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An Insurance Policy for Investors

Alfred Winslow Jones is credited with inventing the hedge fund in 1949.

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April 2023
Funds Aimed at ESG Skeptics
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Funds Aimed at ESG Skeptics

A new crop of ETFs seeks to offer an alternative to investments that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

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8 mins  |
April 2023
How Much Stock Can You Put in These Truisms?
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How Much Stock Can You Put in These Truisms?

A closer look at these rules of thumb reveals important nuances.

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April 2023
Cash In on Your Home Equity
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Cash In on Your Home Equity

A home equity line of credit or loan can help you fund home renovations or refinance high-rate debt, but consider other uses, too.

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4 mins  |
April 2023
Keys to a Satisfying Retirement
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Keys to a Satisfying Retirement

DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENTS, CREATE AN INCOME STREAM AND KEEP SPENDING IN CHECK.

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April 2023