Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

VANGUARD FACES THE FUTURE
The company founded by Jack Bogle that pioneered low-cost investing is now confronting a problem: Competitors are matching its low fees—and delivering better customer service.

AUNT KIM STARTS A FAMILY INVESTING CONTEST
Senior associate editor Kim Clark found a fun way to get her nieces and nephews interested in investing and to start saving early.

THE COST OF RISING HOME VALUES

Property tax rates could increase in some jurisdictions to keep up with home price appreciation.

4 mins

THERE'S STILL LIFE IN AMERICAN CITIES

Many people still want to live in urban areas, but downtowns will never be the same.

2 mins

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EV TAX CREDITS

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

4 mins

INVESTING: WHERE TO INVEST NOW

Use our roadmap to prosper in a directionless market.

10+ mins

FIGHT BACK AGAINST FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT

Scammers are using advanced technology as well as classic methods to swindle their victims. Stay a step ahead with these nine moves.

10+ mins

Kiplinger: READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2023

We asked our readers to rate credit cards, banks, brokerage firms and other financial providers. These are the products and companies that stand out from the crowd.

10+ mins

CUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Many retirees are dismayed to learn that they owe taxes on a portion of their benefits. But you can take steps to minimize the pain.

9 mins

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO: Lean Into the Market's Patterns

Whatever stocks are doing, chances are we've been here before. Familiarity can help you stay the course.

5 mins

HIGH YIELD SAVINGS: How to Buy Treasury Securities

Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk.

3 mins

PAYING IT FORWARD: A Guide for the College Journey

ScholarMatch helps low-income students make it all the way to graduation.

3 mins

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