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How to Retire With No Regrets
LIVING IN RETIREMENT
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.
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.
Good Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan
If you have a will or trust, congratulations. But you're not done.
Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage
STREET SMART
A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch
INCOME INVESTING
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.
MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN
A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR
Stocks could bounce around for a while as the market digests losses and seeks clear direction.
A strong dollar's pros and cons
A rising greenback benefits U.S. travelers and could slow inflation, but multinational firms may suffer.
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.
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.
Choose the Right Medicare Plan
Before signing up for original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, understand the trade-offs.
ETF SPOTLIGHT, New Single-Stock ETFs Come With Plenty of Risk
The exchange-traded fund industry is nothing if not innovative.
How to Invest for a Strong Dollar U.S. stocks are a good bet-but you have to choose carefully.
Among the many chal-lenges confronting investors in 2022 is the dizzying rise of the U.S. dollar. From the start of the year through September 9, the Dollar Index (DXY) surged 14%, reaching its highest level in 20 years.
Bond Funds Turbocharge Payouts
The typical short-term taxable bond fund has lost a hard-toswallow 4% to 6% this year through September 9. Fast-climbing interest rates exacted this heavy cost, usurping two years or more of yield.
INVESTING, KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR VALUES ARE
Some of our picks with an environmental, social or governance focus have been bitten by the bear market, but the stocks and funds on our list remain solid choices.
GREEN HOUSES SAVE ON ENERGY-AND ON TAXES
Recently enacted legislation provides a host of tax breaks for energy-efficient home improvements.
BRIEFING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
THE ROCKY ROAD TO STUDENT DEBT FORGIVENESS
How to Play a Shifting Economy
These companies stand to gain as businesses move operations closer to home and focus on productivity.
Bonds Surprise With a Summer Rally
In the past 60 days, the consumer price index topped 9% before settling back a bit, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates three-fourths of a percentage point with promises of further hikes, apartment rents kept soaring at double-digit rates, and much more.
Promising New ETFs
These two sustainable funds target ocean health and green-energy commodities.
THE LOWDOWN ON I BONDS
Inflation has made Series I savings bonds enormously popular with risk-averse investors. Here are some answers to your questions.
A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
A donor-advised fund is a tax-efficient investment that can make a difference.
THE CLIMATE BILL AND YOUR MONEY
Seniors will pay less for prescription drugs, and tax breaks could boost sales of electric vehicles.
RANKING THE ONLINE BROKERS
Use our survey to compare investment offerings, tools, apps, advice and more to find the best broker for you.
How to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate
Rates are higher this year, but you can still find an affordable loan.
Recession Indicators to keep an Eye On
While Wall Street debates the health of the economy, we tell you what the current downturn means for the market.
Sanctuary for a Complex Breed
A dog lover uses her property to give abandoned senior border collies a home and end-of-life care.
PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME FROM INFLATION
Costs are rising, and the market is bearish, but that doesn't have to jeopardize your long-term security.