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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.

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.

PAYING IT FORWARD: A Guide for the College Journey

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

THERE'S STILL LIFE IN AMERICAN CITIES

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

THE COST OF RISING HOME VALUES

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

Skip These Fees When You Head Overseas

Foreign-transaction fees can add up when you make purchases abroad, but there are ways to bypass them.

Angling for HIGH YIELDS in Today's Market

Use our guide to hook the best income opportunities in nine categories, from super-safe options to higher-risk choices with big potential rewards.

It's Prime Time for Small-Company Stocks

They're cheap, and profits are rising. If you wait until the economy is strong, you'll miss the best opportunities.

A Crisis Delivers Opportunities

So much has happened since early March that I barely know where to start, except to assert that the recent bank failures and the subsequent Federal Reserve reaction offer scattered opportunities. To me, they are not ear-splitting alarms.

FIND FINANCIAL ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Investors looking for a broker have a new tool to avoid the bad actors.

Lower Taxes on Your RMDS

Congress has given retirees more time to take required distributions from their retirement accounts. But postponing withdrawals could cost you a lot of money.

SAVE BIG BY GOING GREEN AT HOME

New legislation is packed with tax breaks for homeowners who upgrade to energy-efficient systems and appliances. Bonus: You'll slash your utility bills.

Bank Stocks Worth Betting On

Bankers have to contend with two big challenges. The first is credit risk. If the economy slides into a recession, borrowers may not be able to make payments on their loans. The second is interest rate risk. Rates can turn against banks in a lot of different ways. For one thing, short-term rates can rise more than long-term rates do, reducing the income that's generated from the difference between what a bank pays for deposits and what it earns from its loans. For another, as rates rise, the value of debt securities the bank had purchased at lower rates falls.

ARE YOUR BANK DEPOSITS SAFE?

Recent bank failures have unnerved savers, but your money is protected up to certain limits. Here's what you need to know.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY FUNDS

21% The average loss in 2022 in the 35 million 401(k) accounts administered by Fidelity.

Your Questions Answered

Kiplinger readers have inquiring minds when it comes to investing. Here's what you're asking about.

HOW TO SURVIVE A LAYOFF

Losing your job can be traumatic, but it doesn't have to wreck your finances.

Dealing With Natural Disasters

His research group helps people prepare for earthquakes and devastating weather events.

FIGHTING BACK AGAINST JUNK FEES

In his State of the Union address in February, President Biden talked about efforts to eradicate junk fees and his administration’s proposed Junk Fees Prevention Act.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Tuition hikes are slowing as schools brace for declining enrollment. But college is still a major investment. Here's how to prepare no matter your child's age.

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ETF SPOTLIGHT

Give Your Portfolio a Spring Cleaning

As the market evolves with the economy, it’s time to reevaluate and reorganize your investments. Consider our favorite actively managed funds.

Our Picks Rebound With the Market's Turnaround

THE KIPLINGER ESG 20 UPDATE | Recoveries in tech and alternative energy bode well for some of our environmental, social and governance standouts.

What You Need to Know About Indexes

There are millions out there. But these seven cover much of the investing landscape.

Guiding You to a Secure Retirement

Use the redesigned Social Security statement to maximize your benefits.

HOLDING DOWN RETIREE DRUG COSTS

Legislation enacted in 2022 could eventually reduce overall prescription drug prices, too.

RECESSION FORECAST: BRIEF AND MILD

The economy may already be in a downturn, but the jobs market will remain strong.

Berkshire's Buys and (Mostly) Sells

ORACLE OF OMAHA | Warren Buffett seems to have soured on financial stocks and semiconductors.

How to Drive Down the Cost of an Auto Loan

For starters, stand firm on how much you can afford to spend.

HOW TO DEAL WITH TURBULENT TRAVEL

When your flight is canceled or there's no rental car for you, know the rules and your rights.