Family Tree Estate Planning

Tips on how to steer clear of fraud and late shipments when you’re doing your holiday shopping.

Travel abroad is more expensive, but your overseas investments may benefit.

Certified financial planners aim to put you first at all times.

Crackdown aimed at protecting nest eggs of clients age 65 and older.

If converting from a traditional IRA to a Roth makes sense, do it. If tax rates drop, you can undo the conversion later.

Solving the retirement puzzle can require using investments for liquidity and growth, insurance products for income and principal protection and possibly alternative investments for diversification.…

Kiplinger’s latest forecast on the direction of energy prices

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on housing starts and home sales

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Rejected by the bank? Here’s how to turn a “no” into a “yes.”

Some of the money your child earned over the summer could grow tax-free into a nice nest egg in a Roth IRA. Here are some…

Kiplinger’s latest forecast on business equipment spending

Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands will be recovering for years from Hurricane Maria’s destruction. If you want to help the islands and their residents,…

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Strategies to respond, recover and move ahead.

Building a secure income plan — including an investing strategy and a withdrawal strategy — is easier if you identify your main objectives first.

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A paycheck can temporarily reduce Social Security payments if you’re drawing benefits before your full retirement age.

Retirement savers can put the good points of both systems to work with “core-satellite investing.”

Do you know how much you’re paying to invest your money? Several factors are pushing prices down for consumers, so savvy retirement savers have options.

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on retail sales and consumer spending

Make sure your bags don’t become part of the missing millions.

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As you close in on the big day, it’s time to consider how you’ll create income while dialing down stock market risk.

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Some fields of study can lead to low pay and limited job opportunities.

The sneaker giant reports its latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday. Plus: Earnings previews for Micron Technology, Rite Aid.

Even seasoned investors can fall prey to a crook, or a financial professional who just isn’t very good. So take these measures to protect yourself.

Typically, the longer you’ve been together, the more assets you’ve acquired, and the more expensive the process. I’ve seen couples spend $200,000 in legal fees.…

You can’t give your required minimum distribution from a 401(k) to charity without triggering a tax, but you can donate your 401(k) RMD tax-free if…

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Former governor Martin Schreiber discusses the often overlooked needs of caregivers.

Despite the popularity of using dividend yields to choose stocks for their retirement portfolios, there’s a better indicator that investors should be looking at.

Navigating the world of car expenses can be confusing, but some extra legwork can really pay off.

Tackle the setbacks in order to market that property properly.

Most people know HSAs offer a sweet tax deal, but they also offer a couple other important benefits you might not have considered.

It’s not uncommon for one person in a couple to take the lead in finances, but that can cause big problems later on.

Kiplinger’s latest forecast on inflation

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Kiplinger’s latest forecast on interest rates

Medicare covers fewer health care expenses in retirement than many people realize, but our strategies will help you save money as you fill in the…

Low prices aren’t the only thing you’ll find at the discount supermarket.

There’s a lot to love about working part-time in retirement. Earning a paycheck is one obvious benefit, but there are other less-obvious reasons why it…

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Craft a solid plan for before and after the deed.

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Finding a new job later in life can present some challenges when it comes to age discrimination. Here’s how to combat them.

If you’re worried about outliving your savings (and who isn’t?), a lifetime of guaranteed payments could ease your mind.

Here’s a breakdown of how compensation for financial advice works, and what kinds of services you can expect to receive for the price you pay.

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Many players in the NFL and NBA famously run into trouble after retiring from the sports world. We can all learn from their mistakes.

Irma is gone, but those who were in her path will need assistance for many months to come to rebuild their lives. Charities have set…

What you study can have a big impact on pay and employment prospects.

Seven time-tested investing tips retirement savers can take away from Warren Buffett.

Earn additional income in retirement by starting a business that serves your peers.

Here are several ways for family-owned and privately owned companies to place assets out of reach.

Required minimum distributions can be a tax minefield if you’re not prepared for them. Here are some basics anyone with a traditional IRA or 401(k)…

There’s a fresh-to-the-U.S. supermarket chain with a funny name that has some very serious plans for American shoppers. Germany-based Lidl (rhymes with needle) is a…

Scaling back on household expenses has helped this family stay on the right financial path for more than a decade.

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These eight stocks all offer strong growth prospects at reasonable prices, a combination that should result in solid gains. We lean toward large companies, but…

Plus, my suggestions for using them to assemble a long-term portfolio.

A Costco membership opens doors, quite literally, to a vast selection of bulk-size groceries and household goods selling at discounted prices. But buying potato chips…

Years back, retailers got wise to the ways of store brands. You know the drill: Grocers stock their shelves with food items packaged just for…