Equifax Data Breach – 143 Million U.S. Consumers Affected

Equifax is one of three major consumer credit-reporting agencies, with data on more than 820 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. “Given the kind of data, the potential for financial fraud, and identity theft is quite high,’’ said cybersecurity expert Mark Nunnikhoven of security software firm Trend Micro. Equifax has created a website (equifaxsecurity2017.com) where consumers can […]

Retirement Savings Calculator

Our exclusive Retirement Savings Calculator will help you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and determine how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal. Actual results will depend on how much you contribute to your retirement accounts, the rate-of-return on your investments, and how long you live. […]

Find the Best College for You

Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. SEE ALSO: Sortable Rankings | SPECIAL REPORT: College Rankings, 2016 Kiplinger’s College Finder helps you to identify the best college matches for you or your son or daughter. Filter our list of the 300 best college values […]

Best New Car Values of 2016

These picks from Kelley Blue Book will hold their value and save you money at the pump. Courtesy Chevrolet By Miriam Cross, Staff Writer From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, December 2016 The picks below are part of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s annual Best List, a roundup of the best values in all the areas we cover — […]

For a Healthy Vacation, Take a Walk

Walking tours offer an up-close and personal view of your destination, with a bonus: You can indulge in gourmet meals without worrying about your waistline. Imagine a vacation in which you immerse yourself in another culture, make new friends and enjoy fabulous cuisine—with no worries that your pants will be too snug when you get […]

How to Read a Bond Listing

Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about deciphering bond listings. Thinkstock By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceFrom Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, September 2016 You can use an online broker to find bonds that are right for you. In search of a good yield, we used Fidelity to screen for corporate bonds rated triple-B and […]

The Secrets of Women Investors

For starters, they do more research and they panic less. And­ guess what—they get better results. By Kathy Kristof, Contributing Editor From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, April 2016 Women used to get a bad rap on Wall Street. Industry observers maintained that women started too late, saved too little and invested too conservatively. But research is […]

The Case for Closed-End Funds

The “orphan children” of the fund management industry, some CEFs are worth considering in a diversified portfolio. Amidst the excess of investment vehicles today, closed-end funds (CEFs) have lost their allure with many investors, yet can present very good opportunities for particular asset classes, namely fixed income. While CEFs may not be right for every […]