Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Written to help you do a better job of managing your personal and family financial affairs and to help you get more for your money. You get ideas on saving, investing, cutting taxes, making major purchases, advancing your career, buying a home, paying for education, health care and travel, plus much, much more. Special issues cover the latest information about car buying (December) and Mutual Funds (March and September).

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RETIREES WILL GET A BIG RAISE IN 2023 • The repercussions of the 8.7% increase in Social Security payments extend far beyond the millions of Americans who receive benefits.

STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITHOUT GUILT • Don’t let regrets over holiday spending prevent you from getting your finances in shape.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: PAY DOWN YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT • Higher interest rates make carrying a balance more expensive.

COLLEGE BANK ACCOUNTS AREN’T ALWAYS A GOOD DEAL

FEDS CONSIDER TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR FAKE REVIEWS

BRIEFING • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

SERIES I BONDS REMAIN A SOLID BET

CASH IS LESS COMMON

CAR PRICES ARE HEADING DOWN

2023 KIPLINGER’S MONEY CALENDAR • Use our timely reminders to make smart financial decisions all year long.

WHERE TO INVEST IN 2023 • Investors will likely recoup some of their losses, but the next bull market could look different than the last one.

Most of the Bad News Is Baked In • With stocks close to a bottom, it’s time for investors to look ahead to better times.

8 Stocks to Buy Now • These companies could prosper in 2023.

Bogleheads Stay the Course • Bears and market volatility don’t scare these die-hard Vanguard investors.

We Rate the Biggest 401(k) Funds • Use our guide to boost the performance of your retirement portfolio.

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A New Muni Fund Enters The Ring

My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2023

A Mid-Cap Fund Uncovers Gems

A Fixed-Income Plan for 2023

An Eye for Steady Financials • A slug of insurance and regional bank stocks has helped this fund.

HOW TO SURVIVE AN ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN • Even if we avoid a recession, now is a good time for a financial tune-up.

How to Get the Raise You Deserve

FREE CHECKING FROM YOUR BROKER

Yours, Mine and Ours Social Security Benefits for Couples • How to maximize benefits for spouses, survivors and divorced retirees.

Moves to Improve Your Financial Life • These seven easy New Year’s resolutions will get your investment portfolio on the right track.

Why You Need Renters Insurance • This coverage is surprisingly affordable, and it can save you a lot of money if you need to make a claim.

Plan a Wedding You Can Afford

TAP YOUR CREDIT CARD’S PERKS AND PROTECTIONS • Credit cards offer more than cash back and airline miles.

The Magic of Music as Therapy • She entered the field when it was new and has spent her career promoting its benefits.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ AT BARNES & NOBLE • Shop the biggest books—from thrilling fiction and inspirational life stories to imaginative tales for young readers and more. There’s something for everyone at Barnes & Noble.