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Our Picks Rebound With the Market's Turnaround
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Our Picks Rebound With the Market's Turnaround

THE KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE | Recoveries in tech and alternative energy bode well for some of our environmental, social and governance standouts.

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May 2023
How to Drive Down the Cost of an Auto Loan
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How to Drive Down the Cost of an Auto Loan

For starters, stand firm on how much you can afford to spend.

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May 2023
HOW TO DEAL WITH TURBULENT TRAVEL
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HOW TO DEAL WITH TURBULENT TRAVEL

When your flight is canceled or there's no rental car for you, know the rules and your rights.

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10+ mins  |
May 2023
RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD
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RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD

The economy may already be in a downturn, but the jobs market will remain strong.

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May 2023
HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS
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HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS

Legislation enacted in 2022 could eventually reduce overall prescription drug prices, too.

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May 2023
Turn Home Equity Into Income in Retirement
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Turn Home Equity Into Income in Retirement

A reverse mortgage allows you to tap the increase in your home's value without selling.

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April 2023
SPRING CLEANING? DONATE THE RIGHT ITEMS
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SPRING CLEANING? DONATE THE RIGHT ITEMS

There's demand for good-quality clothes, as well as jewelry, housewares and electronics.

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April 2023
HOME PRICES SETTLE DOWN
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HOME PRICES SETTLE DOWN

After three years of big increases, expect average prices to be flat in 2023. For buyers and sellers, this market is a mixed bag.

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April 2023
How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home

Options range from family loans to outright gifts.

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April 2023
High Yields From High-Rate Lenders
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High Yields From High-Rate Lenders

A likely peak in inflation, along with interest rates that are thereby also at or near their apex, stands to revitalize the longrunning global search for yield.

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April 2023
NAVIGATE THE NEW RULES
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NAVIGATE THE NEW RULES

SECURE Act 2.0 could provide the impetus you retirement-and help you need to save more for make your money last after you stop working.

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April 2023
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You
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The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You

Whether you crave cash back on everyday spending, or miles or points to put toward your next vacation, one of these cards will fit your needs.

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April 2023
TIME TO EXPLORE INVESTMENTS ABROAD
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TIME TO EXPLORE INVESTMENTS ABROAD

Use our international picks to broaden the reach of your portfolio

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April 2023
An Insurance Policy for Investors
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An Insurance Policy for Investors

Alfred Winslow Jones is credited with inventing the hedge fund in 1949.

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April 2023
Funds Aimed at ESG Skeptics
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Funds Aimed at ESG Skeptics

A new crop of ETFs seeks to offer an alternative to investments that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.

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April 2023
How Much Stock Can You Put in These Truisms?
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How Much Stock Can You Put in These Truisms?

A closer look at these rules of thumb reveals important nuances.

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April 2023
Cash In on Your Home Equity
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Cash In on Your Home Equity

A home equity line of credit or loan can help you fund home renovations or refinance high-rate debt, but consider other uses, too.

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April 2023
Keys to a Satisfying Retirement
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Keys to a Satisfying Retirement

DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENTS, CREATE AN INCOME STREAM AND KEEP SPENDING IN CHECK.

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April 2023
Get Your Spending Under Control
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Get Your Spending Under Control

Recently I was asked to teach a class on how to get your spending under control and start saving as part of a life-skills program for young single mothers. I came up with a presentation that I titled "Savings Tips and Tricks, or How to Make a Million Dollars One Dollar at a Time."

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March 2023
GENERAL ELECTRIC REINVENTS ITSELF
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GENERAL ELECTRIC REINVENTS ITSELF

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

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March 2023
Choosing Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds
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Choosing Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds

Consider how you trade and the type of account you plan to use, among other factors.

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March 2023
Get a Handle on Subscription Costs
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Get a Handle on Subscription Costs

We're all creatures of habit, so much so that research shows nearly half of everything we do in a day is habitual. Subscriptions cater to that behavior, seamlessly charging us monthly or annually for an ongoing product or service.

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March 2023
MOVING? DON'T OVERLOOK STATE TAXES
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MOVING? DON'T OVERLOOK STATE TAXES

The amount you’ ll pay will vary dramatically depending on where you live.

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March 2023
REGULATORS FOCUS ON NEW TYPES OF FRAUD
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REGULATORS FOCUS ON NEW TYPES OF FRAUD

Seniors are among the most vulnerable victims of online scams.

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March 2023
DON'T FORFEIT YOUR FSA MONEY
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DON'T FORFEIT YOUR FSA MONEY

Still have money to spend from your 2022 health care flexible spending account? Here are some ideas to use it up.

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March 2023
Is the Walk Down Wall Street Still Random?
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Is the Walk Down Wall Street Still Random?

The author of an investing classic says yes and remains a champion of index investing.

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March 2023
Find a Bank Account With a Better Yield
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Find a Bank Account With a Better Yield

Switching to a high-rate savings or checking account could boost what you earn by hundreds of dollars.

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March 2023
A Different Kind of Tax Relief
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A Different Kind of Tax Relief

This volunteer makes tax time less intimidating for hundreds of seniors every year.

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March 2023
REIN IN THE COST OF PETS
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REIN IN THE COST OF PETS

We love our pets—and we arer afraid to pull out our wallets for them. Here are ways to save.

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March 2023
TOPIC A: THE NEW RULES OF RETIREMENT
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TOPIC A: THE NEW RULES OF RETIREMENT

SECURE Act 2.0 gives retirees more time for their nest egg to grow and helps workers save more.

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4 mins  |
March 2023