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Home Values In 100 Cities
Prices will continue rising, but more slowly, as the housing market regains some balance between buyers and sellers.
Surprise! You Can Still Save Hundreds On Your Taxes
We help you navigate the ins and outs of the new tax law and get the biggest refund—or lowest tax bill—possible.
Are You Covered For The Next Disaster?
Make sure you have the right insurance to protect you from nature’s wrath.
Claim Social Security At The Right Time
Retirees are forfeiting an average of $111,000 per household by filing for benefits early.
What's Up With Crypto?
The newest kid on the blockchain is Facebook’s Libra. But as an investment it’s likely to fall flat.
Navigating The Universe Of ETFs
Use the Kiplinger ETF 20 to build a solid core for your portfolio. Our list also includes funds to explore satellite strategies.
Make Your Home Age-Friendly With These Appealing Updates
Make your home age-friendly with these appealing updates.
The Kiplinger 25 Funds: A Well-Tended Fund Portfolio
Our favorite actively managed funds include picks for all seasons.
How To De-Risk Your Finances
If you lose your job or face a large, unforeseen expense, are you prepared?
Expect Aftershocks From The Shutdown
Economists worry that lawmakers will fail to reach a debt-ceiling deal.
Looking For Less Haggle, Less Hassle
Does the very idea of car shopping give you the prickly hives?
Stock Buybacks Surge
Done right, they can be a good deal for shareholders.
Great Ideas For $1000,$10,000 Or Even $100,000
IF YOU HAVE A STASH OF CASH EARNING PRACTICALLY nothing, take a gander at the 36 ideas we present on the following pages.
De-Stress Your Life
Deep breathing, meditation and getting back to nature are among the best ways to relax and improve your health.
How To Hide Your Online Footprint
Check your internet provider’s privacy policy and look for encrypted sites.
Skirting The Salary Question
Instead of divulging your earnings history, focus on your skills and expectations.
Investments You Can Do Without
This column, like most articles about investing, usually tells you where to put your money—which stocks, bonds, sectors or asset classes are likely to yield superior returns in the future. What the pundits typically ignore is where not to put your money. Which investments should you shun? But I take up the challenge and identify four categories that you should avoid.
Get The Scoop In Seattle
She uses local ingredients in her ice cream and offers generouss benefits to employees to employees.
The Joy Of Decluttering
Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
The Lure Of Virtual Reality
It lets you go places without leaving home. But you may not want to pay up for the privilege just yet.
What To Own In An Expensive Market
Sebastien Page is the head of asset allocation for T. Rowe Price Group. He and his colleagues determine the investment mix for the company’s multi-asset mutual funds, including target-date funds.
Investing With A Conscience
Few fund operators have combined principles and performance with as much success as Parnassus.
What You Need to Know About Chip Cards
Their rollout has been slow, spotty and sometimes frustrating.
10 Ways To Make $1 Million
Our smart strategies will help you reach (or surpass) the seven-figure milestone.
Learn How to Build Wealth for a Lifetime!
Just starting out? Raising a family? Getting ready to retire? Whatever your age, follow our moves for tending your finances and you'll reap big rewards.
When It's Time to Call In a Pro
Our guide will help you find the right adviser to get your financial life in order.
Best of the Online Brokers
Fidelity edges out Merrill Edge and Schwab for first place in our rankings of top discount brokerages.
Trim Your Tax Bill
Some of these year-end moves will be even more compelling if lower rates arrive in 2018.
How to surf the coming age wave
Choose investments that will thrive in the silver economy.
What You Need to Know About Tracing Your Roots
Use online tools and services to fill out the branches of your family tree.