Basic rules for charitable deductions stay the same under the new tax law, but a near doubling of the standard deduction may change people’s giving.
Tax Forms That Can Accidentally Increase Your Tax Bill
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To Buy or Not to Buy: Do Annuities Have a Purpose in Your Portfolio?
There are two specific types of retirement savers for whom annuities make a lot of sense. See if you’re one of them.
The 401(k) Reaches 40 With Flaws Left to Fix
How can a retirement plan be effective if it focuses only on savings and not the income necessary for retirement itself?
Don't Get Burned When a Stock Cuts Its Dividend
General Electric’s 50% cut caused a lot of consternation about who might be next. We’ll help you spot hazards.
Is Your Dividend Growth Strategy Stuck in the Past?
Focusing on companies with strong dividend histories makes sense for investors, but that’s only part of the equation. Size matters when you’re talking about dividend…
Don't Trust a Pie Chart to Test Diversification
When the next market downturn comes, many investors who think they’re protected may be surprised. Merely being invested in different types of stocks and bonds…
8 Free Things You Can Do on Any Vacation
These fun-filled activities can take the sting out of expensive family travel.
10 Top Funds for a 2018 Gusher in Energy Stocks
The Northeast and the Midwest were brought to a standstill in late 2017 thanks to a nasty winter storm, followed by record-breaking cold to start…
3 Worst States for Taxes on Retirees
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More Stocks Growing Faster Than Amazon
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7 Bargain Stocks in Today's Pricey Market
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Consider Alternative Funds to Hedge Against a Market Downturn
These funds can smooth out the ride in a bumpy market.
Municipal Bonds Will Survive Tax Reform
A change in the deductibility of state and local income and property taxes will have an effect on munis, but these well-loved investments are made…
For Value, GM Beats Tesla by a Mile
Tesla gets all the attention, but with actual profits, GM can afford to finance innovation.
Beware "Value Traps" When Looking for Cheap Stocks
Figuring out when–or even if a company’s prospects will improve is tricky work.
9 Smart Ways to Spend $10,000
Jeanette Brown knows how tough it can be for twenty- and thirtysomethings to afford a first home. Brown is a real estate agent in Denver,…
When Widows Are Forgotten: A Guide for Widows and the People Near to Them
They are all around us, but widows can sometime feel invisible and forgotten. They need help. This I know from experience. And this is what…
11 New ETFs to Watch Out For in 2018
The exchange-traded fund industry sure isn’t running out of ideas. More than 270 new ETFs were launched in 2017, bringing the number of U.S. listings…
T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Takes the Long View
This fund’s managers look for high-quality stocks that have stumbled or troubled companies with a fix in sight.
7 Smart Ways to Spend $100,000
Sitting on a significant stash of cash? Maybe you’ve won the lottery, or inherited a small fortune, or sold a home or business for more…
12 Smart Ways to Spend $1,000
Got some extra cash? Perhaps you’ve earned a year-end bonus, or received a generous holiday check from Grandma, or banked a hefty tax refund from…
Cash In on Tech Trends With Fidelity Select Technology Fund
This fund can be volatile, but patient investors have been rewarded.
What to Expect From the New Fed Chief
By and large, Jerome Powell will move along the path set by his predecessor.
How Your Credit Score Is Calculated
Here’s the formula for success no matter which model lenders use.
Financial Tools for Savers With Big Balances
Workarounds for when your bank isn’t passing on higher yields to you.
Don't Step Into These Saving Traps
Some behavioral biases seem tailor-made to foil retirement savers. But their ill effects are smaller for those who are aware of them.
Same-Sex Couples Are Marrying Less: What That Means for Their Finances
The marriage boom that bloomed after legalization appears to be cooling off. However, same-sex couples who don’t marry are missing out on a lot of…
3 Financial Moves to Make as a New Year Gets Underway
Set yourself up for a successful 2018 with a few clean-sweep moves.
5 Investment Strategies That Could Shine in 2018
The five FAANG stocks – Facebook (FB), Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Netflix (NFLX) and Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) – soared to vertiginous heights last year,…
3 Worst States for Taxes on Retirees
High income taxes, sales taxes and taxes on Social Security and other retirement income make states such as Connecticut, Kansas and Minnesota especially tax-unfriendly for…
8 Times Booking Your Own Travel Is Cheaper Than a Package Deal
You may find ways to shave dollars off each element of your trip.
12 Smart Financial Moves for the New Year
Make 2018 the year you take the steps to save money on insurance, reduce your taxes, boost your retirement savings and protect yourself from identity…
11 Key Political and Economic Forecasts for 2018
Forecasting the future is no easy task. Kiplinger reporters and editors dig deep, leaning on experts in academia and the private sector. We tap our…
Biggest Blockbuster Drugs of All Time
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3 Best States for Taxes on Retirees
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QDCs: Use This Tax Strategy to Get More From 2018 RMDs
Under the new tax law, those taking RMDs can get a tax break even without itemizing by giving to charity. Here’s how qualified charitable distributions…
Right Now Is the Right Time to Prepare for the Next Bear Market
Yes, stocks have been on a record-breaking tear for a long, long time. And that’s precisely what makes it the perfect time to take a…
14 Dividend Aristocrats With 50+ Years of Payout Growth
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FAANG Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold
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Find a Match to Share Your Home
Consider this alternative to senior housing or moving in with families.
Shore Up Your Financial House to Keep the Wolf Away
Retirees and those near retirement need to make sure their portfolio is built with solid bricks that can withstand the winds of risk. Here are…
Baby Boomers are Rewriting Retirement History
Can you a remember a time when retirement didn’t exist? It wasn’t that long ago. And we might be heading that way again, because today’s…
Surprising Places to Retire If You Hate the Cold
Florida and Arizona aren’t the only options for warm-weather retirees.
10 Great Places to Retire If You Hate the Cold
Do you dream of retiring your days of freezing winters after exiting the full-time work world? The following retirement destinations offer warm climates that, even…
Biggest Blockbuster Drugs of All Time
Lipitor, Humira and Advair boosted the bottom lines of Big Pharma companies and their shareholders for years.
10 Strangest Ways States Tax You (And Don't)
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6 Tech Trends That Will Dominate 2018
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Retirees, Break Free From Low Yields
Bond funds took in about $201.9 billion in net new money in the first nine months of this year. That’s 64% more than in the…
Approach FAANGs With Caution
Only one of these stocks merits a buy rating in our view, and even that comes with a caveat.
Test Your Bull Market IQ
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A Better Alternative to New Year's Resolutions
This year, make a more meaningful impact on your family and the world by writing up a Personal Legacy Statement.
The Impossible Reality of Long-Term Care Planning
Unless you’re very rich or very poor, you should be looking into all of the long-term care possibilities out there. Because of the costs and…
All-Inclusive Resorts You Can Book for Free With Points
Some larger credit card loyalty programs make it possible to get even bigger bonuses to stay and play.
The 15 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2018
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3 Best States for Taxes on Retirees
No state income tax including no taxes on Social Security benefits help place Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming among the best places to retire in…
Financial Advice for Millennials
How does a personal-finance magazine appeal to a new generation in need of a solid education in the fundamentals?
Seniors, Savers Benefit From Cost-of-Living Increases in 2018
Higher inflation has its advantages.
3 Ways to Prepare for a Bear Market
While stock market records are exhilarating, we all know that can’t last forever. Put a plan in place now and you won’t have to worry…
5 Ways to Plan Ahead for Rising Health Care Costs
The latest numbers are sobering: The average couple retiring at 65 will need $275,000 to cover medical expenses through retirement. If you’re not confident you’re…
10 Top S&P 500 Stocks in 2017
In 2017, it was a very good year. / It was a very good year for tech stocks / And renewable fuels / Builders rose with the tide.…
5 Buffett-Owned Dividend Stocks Yielding 3% or More
Warren Buffett isn’t known as a dividend investor, and regular quarterly payouts aren’t one of his preconditions for making an investment in a stock. But…
2018 Stock Market Holidays and Bond Market Holidays
Is the market open today? Here’s a look at what holidays the stock markets and bond markets take off in 2018.
5 Best Stock Picks for 2018
A top fund manager reveals his favorite stocks for the new year. Hint: Think small.
5 Bargain Vacation Destinations Off the Beaten Path
Hordes of tourists swarming the world’s most popular destinations can make travel unpleasant. For example, Barcelona and Venice are so crowded that disgruntled residents have…
Personal Finance Columnist Kim Lankford's Best Money-Saving Lessons of 2017
How to lower medical costs, support hurricane victims and protect homes from disaster are among the issues readers asked me about most during the past…
Investors: Keep Your Guard up and Be Ready for a Bear Market
The good times have been rolling for so long that it’s easy to forget the sting a downturn can deliver. Those close to retirement can…
Will a Credit Freeze Boost Car Insurance Premiums?
In a few states, you may need to thaw frozen credit reports before buying or renewing insurance policies.
Can Your Adult Child Contribute to a Health Savings Account?
Even if your son is on your family’s insurance policy, he may be eligible to contribute to a HSA.
7 Common Money Conflicts in Marriage and How to Solve Them
You and your spouse probably have different approaches to finances, but you can still live financially happy ever after.
Start Investing Now? Uh, Yeah
Take advantage of one of your greatest assets: time.
Relief for Western Union Fraud Victims
You have until Feb. 12 to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and get some of your money back if you got hit…
Is It Time to Try Investing in Japan Again?
If you’re ready, you need to employ a cautious strategy.
5 Questions About Net Neutrality
New rules could change the way you use the internet, and you may pay more.
Why You're Paying More for Car Insurance Now
One big reason: Advanced safety features cost more to repair or replace.
How to Make Your Encore Career Count
Your second act can give you a chance to use your talents and expertise for good.
How to Know It's Time to Retire
The decision to retire is a personal one that’s as much psychological as financial.
5 Energy Stocks to Watch in 2018
This past year has been a roller coaster ride to say the least. But for energy stocks and crude oil, the roller coaster has been…
How to Stop Getting Robo Calls
Technology has made those annoying recorded calls ubiquitous, and technology can help you fight back.
It Might Be Time for a New Driver's License
Make sure your ID meets requirements for air travel.
6 Best Vanguard Index Funds for 2018 and Beyond
You can build a well-balanced portfolio with just six mutual funds–but which six and how much should you invest in each?
5 Ways to Help Control Your Taxes in Retirement
Taxes aren’t something retirees can deal with once a year. They are something you need to plan for all year, every year. Here’s an overview…
How Well Do You Really Understand Bitcoin?
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5 Quick Steps to Improve Your Finances in 2018
Here are a few New Year’s resolutions to shoot for with healthy payoffs.
How to Leverage a Backdoor Roth IRA
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Winners and Losers in the New Tax Law (Including #MeToo)
When dissecting who will benefit and who will pay more under the new tax law, it’s enlightening to look beyond the obvious.
10 Hot IPOs That You Could Buy in 2018
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5 Hidden Risks to Your Retirement Security
If you’re focusing only on your investment portfolio as you prepare for retirement, you may be distracting yourself from what’s most important for a good…
An Easier Path to Real Estate Investing: 1031 Delaware Statutory Trusts
Being a landlord isn’t for everyone, but getting out of the biz could trigger capital gains taxes. There’s another way to stay in real estate,…
10 Biggest Stock Market Successes of 2017
Though it’s not over yet, barring an unexpected catastrophe, 2017 will be remembered as a great year for the market. As of the latest look,…
Small-Business Owners Win Big in New Tax Law With 20%-Off Deal
While small businesses don’t get as hefty a tax break as corporations do, they do get a 20% reduction of taxable business income. Here’s how…
FAQs on Our Best College Values Rankings
Here are the answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on the list.
Past Years' Rankings of Best College Values
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Past Years' Rankings of Top Public College Values
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Past Years' Rankings of Top Private College Values
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Smart Ways to Spend Down Your Flexible Spending Account
Some employers allow workers to carry over up to $500 in a flexible spending account from one year to the next, while others offer a…
Gifts That Keep on Giving
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Talking to Older Parents About Their Plans for the Future
When families are gathered for the holidays is a good time for adult children to broach the subject of their parents’ housing and health care…
Colleges With Lowest Average Graduating Debt, 2018
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Great Colleges That Won't Make Students Take Loans, 2018
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Best Values in Public Colleges, 2018
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Best College Values, 2018
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Kiplinger's Best College Values, 2018
We name 300 standout public and private schools, based on quality and affordability. This year, Princeton, Davidson and the University of North Carolina at Chapel…
Best College Value Snapshot: Davidson College
This liberal arts school is the total package.
The 15 Best CEOs of the Bull Market
The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index has gone a long way since hitting bottom in March 2009. The index has raced from a low of…
How We Rank the Best College Values
Our rankings reflect academic quality, as well as cost and financial-aid measures.
How to Perform the Duties of Executor of an Estate
If you have been named executor in a will, you have quite a bit of work ahead of you. Here is how probate works, plus…
A Charitable Strategy for Residents of High-Tax States
If you live in high-tax state, you may be asking what can you do to save after the new tax overhaul? Doubling up on your…
This Tax Overhaul Will Be Final Straw for Many Californians
Get ready to see a lot of moving vans headed out of high-tax states, like California, New Jersey and Maryland. But for people in high-tax…
10 Super Safe Growth Stocks to Buy for Long-Lasting Dividends
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Post Tax Vote: What Every Taxpayer Should Do Today
Now that Congress has passed its tax overhaul plan, all taxpayers should do a simple math equation to determine whether they’re likely to itemize in…
What the New Tax Overhaul Means for You
Here are some important changes that it could pay to anticipate.
Tax Change is Here: Here's How to Plan for It
The dust is still settling, but here are the first impressions of our nation’s new tax structure. Some of the changes will mean opportunities for…
Your 2018 New Year's Resolution: Learn How to Invest
You work hard. Make your money work hard, too.
The $10,000 Question: How to Cover Child Care
Creative solutions are out there to cut the high price parents pay to make sure their little ones are cared for while they’re hard at…
Smart Retirees Eventually Realize They Need a Professional Plan
I’ve seen people with $1 million, even $2 million, run out of money because they didn’t have a plan. You can only wing it for…
5 Best Things to Buy at Aldi for the Holidays
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End the Year Right: 6 Financial Tips for Retirees
How time flies. As the year quickly winds down, it’s time to check a few items off your to-do list.
Retirement Income Defined: Knowing What it is Helps You Achieve Your Goals
There are several types of income, but they’re not all created equal. Some are clearly more stable and reliable than others. The key to your…
3 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
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3 Ways to Make Money in Company Stock
If your company offers you the opportunity to invest in its stock, it could come with some significant tax benefits and growth prospects.
7 Year-End Strategies to Save You Money On Taxes
Some extra saving, some stock moves, some charitable giving … these strategies all can add up to tax savings for many people. But the clock…
3 Best Things to Buy at Lidl for the Holidays
The discount retailer from Germany rolls out the bargains on groceries and more as it grows its U.S. store footprint.
3 Best Costco Kirkland Products for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for the warehouse club’s affordable Kirkland Signature batteries, wines and Belgian chocolates.
8 Dow Jones Stocks That Could Thrive in 2018
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Even Responsible Savers Make Retirement Mistakes
You’ve already done the hard work to stash away a nice nest egg for retirement. Don’t blow it now. Here are four common missteps that…
House Hunters: Learn from My Rookie Mistakes
When I bought my first home in my 20s, I had worked hard and saved for a down payment. But I didn’t do all the…