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HOW TO DECIDE IF IT'S TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE
THE PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED MANY WORKERS TO CONSIDER MORE FULFILLING JOBS. THESE PEOPLE MADE IT WORK.
The Beauty of Boring Stocks
Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.
WE RANK THE ONLINE BROKERS
Our survey spotlights firms with great investment choices, tools, advice and more.
Avoid This Sumer's Rush Plan A Fall Getaway
Prices will be lower, you’ll encounter fewer crowds, and pandemic restrictions are likely to ease even more.
7 Inviting Places To Retire
These small cities check all the boxes for an affordable, active retirement.
HOW TO PROFIT FROM ETFs
These funds are a huge hit with investors. Plus, everything you need to know about the Kiplinger ETF 20, our favorite exchange-traded funds.
Plan Now for Long-Term Care
You could buy insurance to finance future costs, but policies are pricey. Here’s how to decide whether you need coverage.
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
STREET SMART
Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation
Use our picks to hedge against rising prices that can eat into your investment returns.
Tying the Knot Post-Pandemic
This wedding planner is gearing up for a full fall season amid continuing concerns about safety.
Retirement Can Keep You Busy
LIVING IN RETIREMENT
Readers Find Some Weird Winners
INCOME INVESTING
America Is Getting Older
Census data show a decline in younger workers. That puts more pressure on programs that support seniors.
Bet On Infrastructure Stocks
On the heels of a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden has unveiled a major infrastructure initiative that would spend $2 trillion over eight years, financed in part by an increase in corporate tax rates from 21% to 28%.
Know When to Jettison a Stock
The decision to sell isn’t easy. Use our guide whether you’re taking profits or tossing a loser.
How to Minimize Your Tax Bite
Use these strategies to boost your after-tax returns.
LESSONS FROM TOP INVESTING GURUS
Take a master class from some of Wall Street’s best.
TOPIC A IRS PLANS TO TRACK DOWN TAX CHEATS
The proposal targets high-income taxpayers, but enforcement wouldn’t be limited to the top 1%.
Keep Moving Costs in Check
Young people tend to move frequently as they start their careers and change jobs, and the pandemic hasn’t reversed that trend.
Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
YOU MAY GET MORE TIME TO TAP RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
But delaying required minimum distributions isn’t always a good idea.
The Virtues of Volunteering
My column on fulfilling ways to spend retirement (“Living in Retirement,” April) continues to generate inspirational responses from readers, many of whom have sung the praises of volunteering. You also volunteered the names of additional service groups that you have found rewarding. I’ll cite a number of them for those of you in search of a cause that strikes a chord.
COVID's Silver Lining: A Calmer Life
This family left the West Coast for a simpler lifestyle in a small Cape Cod town.
How to Fix Your Credit Reports
Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.
Protect Yourself Against New ID Theft Schemes
Crooks are using more-sophisticated tricks to steal your data.
Where to Invest Now
AFTER A POWERFUL START, STOCKS WILL GRIND HIGHER IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2021. BUT WATCH OUT FOR CURVEBALLS.
Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know
Most couples will owe less in federal taxes by filing jointly, but sometimes it pays to go it alone.
How to Cash In on the Final Frontier
Most space-themed investments are moonshots. Use our stock and fund picks to bet on space exploration.
GUARD AGAINST PANDEMIC SCAMS
Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud.
Do You Have Too Much Cash?
A sizable hoard is comforting but could crimp long-term portfolio gains.