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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.
ABLE Accounts Offer Financial Independence
More than 40 states now offer these tax-friendly savings plans for people with disabilities.
Did Anyone Hear a Pop?
Investors are worried that stocks are in a bubble— and that it’s going to burst.
Another Front in the COVID Fight
The commander of a National Guard task force says they’re filling gaps in the health care system.
How To Build (Or Rebuild) Wealth
Our 11-part plan will help you establish a solid financial foundation or take stock of your progress.
Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights
There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.
20 Ways To Save On Health Care
From maximizing insurance benefits to shopping for discounts to funding tax-advantaged accounts, these tips will lower your costs no matter how you get your care.
The Benefits of Working Longer
Delaying retirement for a couple of years—or even a few months— is the most effective way to improve your retirement security.
Finally, on the Brink of Dow 36,000
In early 1998, my American EnterpriseInstitute colleague Kevin Hassett, a well-credentialed academic who would later become chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Trump administration, came to me with an idea. Over the previous three-fourths of a century, stocks had returned an annual average of about 11% and government bonds 5.5%.
Limit Losses With These ETFs
The catch: You’ll give up some gains in return.
Get Dividends Every Month
One way for income-hungry investors to keep cash flowing is to assemble a portfolio that shells out dividends every month.
Earn Up to 10% on Your Money
Yields are beginning to lift off. We found great deals for every level of risk.
A Word About Short Selling: Don't
The fracas in January over a company called GameStop suddenly brought the practice of shorting stocks back into the public spotlight. GameStop sells video games via a network of thousands of retail outlets that have the anachronistic feel of Blockbuster stores. Business has soured, mainly because of online competition. GameStop scratched out a profit in fiscal 2017 (ending January 31, 2018), then lost money in the next two years and is estimated to have lost $680 million in the past 12 months.
Save Energy (And Money, Too)
Tax breaks and the prospect of lower utility bills make these projects worth a look.
How to Surf the Net More Safely
To help you fight identity theft, consider adding a VPN.
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also a source of regular income for many retirees.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CAR RENTALS
Get up to speed on how to snag a deal and avoid pesky fees.
STATES EYE TAX HIKES FOR HIGH EARNERS
The tax revenue could close budget gaps, but the measures could drive away mobile workers.
THE KIPLINGER 25 FUNDS Unflappable
Our flock of actively managed funds survived a wild year and as a group delivered benchmark-beating gains.
A New Chapter for This Bookstore
Katrina and COVID haven’t deterred the owner of a used bookstore from catering to his clientele.
Profit From Planet-Friendly Companies
Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. We found seven with an environmental focus to buy now.
New Challenges for a Church
With Sunday services online, this minister’s congregation is finding ways to stay connected.
Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement
LIVING IN RETIREMENT
Protect Your Home From Nature's Wrath
Some disasters aren’t covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared before it’s too late.
How Green Are Your Bonds?
Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact.
Best 401(k) Funds From American Funds
We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.