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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HOW TO NAVIGATE THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES • Don’t let soaring airfares and flight disruptions upend your summer vacation plans. These steps can help.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM RISING FINANCIAL FRAUD • As scammers embrace new tech, use these strategies to safeguard your accounts.

IS A TRUMP ACCOUNT RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY? • The new tax-advantaged vehicles can give kids a leg up on savings, but they’re not the best option for everyone.

A PUSH TO HELP WORKERS SAVE FOR RETIREMENT • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

THE BULL MARCHES ON • Corporate profits are coming in hot, and for now, that trumps war, inflation and a host of other worries.

LOOK FOR A STRONGER ECONOMY TO BOOST STOCKS • Shannon Saccocia is Chief Investment Officer–Wealth at Neuberger, an investment management firm.

THE ETFs JUST KEEP COMING • A new crop of exchange-traded funds ranges from plain-vanilla offerings to complex income and cryptocurrency portfolios.

Apple’s Next Chapter • After CEO Tim Cook’s dream run, his successor has a tough, megasize act to follow.

Top 30 Recap: End of Year Three

SHIFTING FORTUNES FOR THIS FUND

Cash Your Dividends and Chill

THIS JUNK BOND FUND IS A GEM

WHY SHORT-TERM RETURNS CAN BE MISLEADING

A GUIDE TO SMART BORROWING • If you need cash, choose the type of loan that best fits your situation.

TAX BREAKS FOR CAREGIVERS • The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about deductions and credits related to caring for an elderly parent.

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MASTER THE ART OF SPENDING IN RETIREMENT • Many people find it tough to shift from saving to tapping wealth once they stop work. Here’s how to enjoy your money more—without fear of running out.

10 TIPS TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME • You’ve spent a lifetime amassing your stuff. Here’s how to get rid of it.

Appeal a Medicare Surcharge • THE NEW WORLD OF RETIREMENT

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY MARKETS

Don’t Sweat the Gift Tax • You have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren’t a concern for most families.

BOOST YOUR CREDIT SCORE • Make these moves to improve your credit health—and push your score to the top of the charts.

SPEND LESS ON STREAMING TV • Subscribing to Netflix, Hulu and other popular services keeps getting more costly. Use our guide to watch the shows and movies you love at the right price.

If you work with a financial adviser, how have they helped you? If not, how do you manage your money? • Readers share their insights and advice.