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ABLE Accounts Offer Financial Independence

More than 40 states now offer these tax-friendly savings plans for people with disabilities.

Did Anyone Hear a Pop?

Investors are worried that stocks are in a bubble— and that it’s going to burst.

Another Front in the COVID Fight

The commander of a National Guard task force says they’re filling gaps in the health care system.

How To Build (Or Rebuild) Wealth

Our 11-part plan will help you establish a solid financial foundation or take stock of your progress.

Behind on Debts? Know Your Rights

There are limits on what debt collectors can do to recoup what you owe. If you have medical debts, you have even more rights.

20 Ways To Save On Health Care

From maximizing insurance benefits to shopping for discounts to funding tax-advantaged accounts, these tips will lower your costs no matter how you get your care.

The Benefits of Working Longer

Delaying retirement for a couple of years—or even a few months— is the most effective way to improve your retirement security.

Finally, on the Brink of Dow 36,000

In early 1998, my American EnterpriseInstitute colleague Kevin Hassett, a well-credentialed academic who would later become chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Trump administration, came to me with an idea. Over the previous three-fourths of a century, stocks had returned an annual average of about 11% and government bonds 5.5%.

Limit Losses With These ETFs

The catch: You’ll give up some gains in return.

Get Dividends Every Month

One way for income-hungry investors to keep cash flowing is to assemble a portfolio that shells out dividends every month.

Earn Up to 10% on Your Money

Yields are beginning to lift off. We found great deals for every level of risk.

A Word About Short Selling: Don't

The fracas in January over a company called GameStop suddenly brought the practice of shorting stocks back into the public spotlight. GameStop sells video games via a network of thousands of retail outlets that have the anachronistic feel of Blockbuster stores. Business has soured, mainly because of online competition. GameStop scratched out a profit in fiscal 2017 (ending January 31, 2018), then lost money in the next two years and is estimated to have lost $680 million in the past 12 months.

Save Energy (And Money, Too)

Tax breaks and the prospect of lower utility bills make these projects worth a look.

How to Surf the Net More Safely

To help you fight identity theft, consider adding a VPN.

Tap Home Equity for Extra Income

Home is where the heart is, but it’s also a source of regular income for many retirees.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CAR RENTALS

Get up to speed on how to snag a deal and avoid pesky fees.

STATES EYE TAX HIKES FOR HIGH EARNERS

The tax revenue could close budget gaps, but the measures could drive away mobile workers.

THE KIPLINGER 25 FUNDS Unflappable

Our flock of actively managed funds survived a wild year and as a group delivered benchmark-beating gains.

A New Chapter for This Bookstore

Katrina and COVID haven’t deterred the owner of a used bookstore from catering to his clientele.

Profit From Planet-Friendly Companies

Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. We found seven with an environmental focus to buy now.

New Challenges for a Church

With Sunday services online, this minister’s congregation is finding ways to stay connected.

Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

Protect Your Home From Nature's Wrath

Some disasters aren’t covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared before it’s too late.

How Green Are Your Bonds?

Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact.

Best 401(k) Funds From American Funds

We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.

THE CASE FOR Indexed Annuities

These products may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income investments. But there are trade-offs.

Earth-First ETFs Are Soaring

These five exchange-traded funds should deliver big rewards.

Give Your Child Some Credit

Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.

Federal Debt: A Heavy Load

The debt continues to grow, but record-low interest rates could ease the long-term damage.

Anatomy of a Stock Trade

Stock trades are free these days at most online brokers. But where and how your trade is filled can impact your purchase price. And “it all happens in a flash,” says Jeff Chiappetta, vice president of trade and education at Schwab. It takes just 0.08 seconds, on average, at Schwab, from the time you submit your trade to validation of execution. Here’s a step-by-step look at what happens when you place a market-order stock trade.