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A Vintage Budgeting Method Is Back
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

A Vintage Budgeting Method Is Back

Millennial Money - if you struggle to keep your spending in check or are working on a savings or debt-payoff goal, cash stuffing is one way to get on track.

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February 2023
Fixing Your Fixed-Income Portfolio
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Fixing Your Fixed-Income Portfolio

After a brutal year for bonds, prices are attractive and yields are high.

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8 mins  |
February 2023
HEALTH CARE BARGAINS ABROAD
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HEALTH CARE BARGAINS ABROAD

If you can't afford a medical procedure here, investigate options overseas.

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February 2023
Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for You?
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Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for You?

With fixed rates rising, ARMs offer lower monthly payments for the initial term. But know the risks.

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February 2023
Breeze Through a Fund Prospectus
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Breeze Through a Fund Prospectus

Use our guide to focus on what's important to make this task less daunting.

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February 2023
RESHOPPING AUTO INSURANCE IN A HIGH-INFLATION WORLD
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RESHOPPING AUTO INSURANCE IN A HIGH-INFLATION WORLD

Premiums are on the rise, but it's a good time to find deals on policies.

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February 2023
Stick With Dividend-Paying Stocks
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Stick With Dividend-Paying Stocks

STREET SMART - DIVIDEND STOCKS MAY NO LONGER PAY MORE THAN TREASURIES. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD TRADE IN YOUR STOCKS FOR BONDS.

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February 2023
Utility Stocks Are Losing Power
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Utility Stocks Are Losing Power

INCOME INVESTING - IF A RECESSION PRODUCES ANOTHER SHARP DOWNTURN IN 2023, UTILITIES ARE LIKELY TO SUFFER IN FULL.

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February 2023
Follow the Money With These Funds
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Follow the Money With These Funds

Firms with healthy cash flows are great choices in dicey markets.

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February 2023
Planting the Seeds of a New Life
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Planting the Seeds of a New Life

This sustainable farm helps women adapt to a world outside of prison.

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February 2023
CRYPTO LOSES ITS COOL
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CRYPTO LOSES ITS COOL

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

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February 2023
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A REALLY LONG RETIREMENT
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A REALLY LONG RETIREMENT

Longevity is the biggest financial risk for retirees. Take these steps well before you retire to grow and preserve your savings.

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February 2023
Don't Be the Victim of Cyber Fraud
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Don't Be the Victim of Cyber Fraud

LIVING IN RETIREMENT - PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OVER ARE TARGETED MORE FREQUENTLY THAN OTHER AGE GROUPS FOR INTERNET SCAMS.

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February 2023
THE RIGHT ROBO ADVISER FOR YOU
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THE RIGHT ROBO ADVISER FOR YOU

We guide you through a crowded field to find the best fit.

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February 2023
JOB HUNTERS HAVE A NEW NEGOTIATING TOOL
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JOB HUNTERS HAVE A NEW NEGOTIATING TOOL

More employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings.

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February 2023
You can save more in 2023
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You can save more in 2023

Inflation has increased the cost of living. But it has also ratcheted up how much you can save in tax-advantaged accounts.

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December 2022
MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN
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MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN

A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.

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December 2022
FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER
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FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER

In early October, OPEC and its partners announced a plan to reduce oil exports. Faced with a potential global recession, the cartel and its allies said that later this year they will collectively sell 2 million fewer barrels per day to avoid supply getting out of whack with lower demand.

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December 2022
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR
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LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR

Stocks could bounce around for a while as the market digests losses and seeks clear direction.

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December 2022
A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch
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A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch

INCOME INVESTING

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December 2022
Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage
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Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage

STREET SMART

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December 2022
SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES
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SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES

Follow these strategies to save money and shape up your personal finances. But act before New Year's Eve or you'll be late to the party.

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December 2022
Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice
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Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice

Tax efficiency is the primary goal for many new personalized index offerings, but they come with a lot of caveats.

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December 2022
Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay
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Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay

A new tax will barely dent a corporate buying spree. But be selective about investing in firms repurchasing shares.

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December 2022
Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy
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Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy

Tipping is a way to thank people who have provided a service all year. But how much? And who?

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December 2022
How to Navigate a Down Market
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How to Navigate a Down Market

If there were a prize for living through unprecedented events, millennials might win first place. Older millennials entered the job market during the Great Recession and have since experienced a devastating pandemic and a spike in inflation not seen in 40 years.

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December 2022
TURBOCHARGED TAX INCENTIVES FOR EVs
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TURBOCHARGED TAX INCENTIVES FOR EVs

The Inflation Reduction Act created new tax breaks for electric vehicles. Here's a guide to which vehicles count and the best time to buy.

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December 2022
Nibble at These Core Index Bargains
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Nibble at These Core Index Bargains

THE KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

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December 2022
The Right Focus Helps This Fund
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The Right Focus Helps This Fund

Health care services is a bright spot in a shaky sector.

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December 2022
How to Retire With No Regrets
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How to Retire With No Regrets

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

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December 2022