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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
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
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
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
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
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
Your guide to open enrollment
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Your guide to open enrollment

Health care costs have continued to rise, but employers are enhancing benefits for 2023.

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November 2022
 Don't Give Up on Developing Markets
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Don't Give Up on Developing Markets

Most investors today worry about inflation and the response to it from the Federal Reserve, but it's time for a longer view.

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November 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
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
Democracy's Civilian Force
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Democracy's Civilian Force

PAYING IT FORWARD | His group's mission: to promote American values around the globe.

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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
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
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
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
A Lump-Sum Payout Might Make Sense
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A Lump-Sum Payout Might Make Sense

If you're considering taking a one-time payout, don't put it off. Its value will decline as rates rise.

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December 2022
THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE OUR DIVIDEND PICKS HOLD UP IN A BAD MARKET
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THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE OUR DIVIDEND PICKS HOLD UP IN A BAD MARKET

Tweaks to the list this year focus on growing payouts.

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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
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
RETIRING EARLY? NAIL DOWN HEALTH INSURANCE
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RETIRING EARLY? NAIL DOWN HEALTH INSURANCE

If you're thinking about quitting before age 65, make sure you know your options for health care coverage.

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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
Good Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan
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Good Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan

If you have a will or trust, congratulations. But you're not done.

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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
A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch
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A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch

INCOME INVESTING

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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
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
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 strong dollar's pros and cons
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A strong dollar's pros and cons

A rising greenback benefits U.S. travelers and could slow inflation, but multinational firms may suffer.

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November 2022
Good Reasons to Resist BNPL
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Good Reasons to Resist BNPL

Propelled by inflation and the pandemic-driven convenience of online shopping, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have become as commonplace as hand sanitizer in a shop entryway.

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November 2022
IS A CCRC RIGHT FOR YOU?
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IS A CCRC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Continuing-care retirement communities provide a range of amenities and health care when you need it-at a hefty cost.

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November 2022