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A Dozen Ways To Cash In On China

China’s stocks have turned around. From the start of 2010 through 2016, SPDR S&P China (symbol GXC), a popular exchange-traded fund, returned an annual average of a little more than 2%. So far in 2017, the fund has returned 42.7%, about three times as much as the U.S. market. (Prices and returns are as of September 29.)

Success Story She Helps Launch Future Leaders

This retired Navy pilot teaches her civilian clients how to take command.

Money Manners

How to tip, handle gift gaffes and work the office party.

How To Be A Smarter Investor

Don’t overreact to new information, and don’t let your biases impair your decisions.

there's more to the mall than shopping

you may also be able to get in a game of mini golf or visit your doctor.

papa gronk's secrets for money smart kids

the five gronkowski boys had to earn money to pay for their sports equipment.

all in the fund family

in 1972, candace was one of the first women to open her own institutional research firm that focused on small companies.

a smarter way to heat and cool your home

learning thermostats adapt to your preferences to keep you comfy—and trim your utility bills.

Money Manners

The etiquette of giving wedding gifts

Use Your Second Act To Make A Difference

Encore careers give you a chance to use your talents and expertise for good.

Accelerating Premiums Car Insurance Rates Are Heading Higher

One big reason: Advanced safety features cost more to repair or replace.

A Cautious Plan To Invest In Japan

Thirty years ago, Japan’s economy was roaring. Flush with cash, the Japanese bought such U.S. icons as Columbia Pictures, the Empire State Building, Firestone Tire & Rubber, Pebble Beach golf course and Rockefeller Center. In Japan, meanwhile, real estate values soared. “At the market’s peak in 1991,” reported the New York Times, “all the land in Japan, a country the size of California, was worth about $18 trillion, or almost four times the value of all property in the United States at the time.”

Kiplinger's Best College Values 2018

We name 300 standout public and private schools, based on quality and affordability. This year, Princeton, Davidson and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill top our lists.

Home Prices Keep Climbing

But as mortgage rates ratchet up, homes will be less affordable, tamping down sales and home-price growth in many cities. 

Your Tv Might Be Spying On You

Your internet-connected devices can be a gateway for hackers.

Headshots Are Their Gig

Their mobile photo studio caters to families and business clients.

Wielding Weapons Against Cancer

These firms are in the forefront of the cancer wars, and their stocks should deliver healthy gains.

An Old Game Gets A Do-Over

This entrepreneur revived Spikeball and turned it into a multimillion-dollar business.

7 Cheap Stocks For A Hot Market

Investors aren’t giving these companies enough credit. Buy the stocks before others catch on.

The Worry-Free Way To Rent A Car

On the perennial question of whether to take the extra insurance coverage, our advice may surprise you. 

A Single Mom Plans Her Next Act

THEN: Katherine Engel, 43, talked about the challenges of raising her two teenage daughters on her own in the April 2006 issue of Kiplinger’s. An immigrant from Russia, Engel earned $40,000 a year teaching English to new immigrants at a Tucson, Ariz., high school. That left her with little extra money after paying for her mortgage, groceries, utilities and insurance. Anya, 17, and her sister, Anastasia, 15, were approaching college age, and Engel hoped Anya would attend the University of Arizona, where her high school grades earned her a scholarship. As they looked toward the future, Anya wanted to travel and spend time studying abroad, and Anastasia wanted to become a veterinarian.

Stay Fit Over 40

The older you get, the more important it is to stay in shape. The key is fi nding exercise regimens that help and don’t hurt.

How to Thwart Identity Thieves

Your personal information should be secure if you follow our script.

Food for Thought

From Massachusetts General Hospital’s Mind, Mood & Memory.

Awesome Tips To Simplify Your Finances

Our strategies to streamline and simplify your finances will free up both time and cash.

Farm Living Is The Life For Them

A former sheriff and assistant D.A. go back to their roots, raising livestock on 132 acres.

The Best Bank For You

These stellar banks and credit unions are making all the right moves to win satisfied customers.

Hire A Pro To Plan Your Trip

Even do-it-yourselfers may want a travel agent’s help with an exotic vacation or a complicated itinerary.

What's Your Password?

Most streaming video services have rules limiting account sharing. A lot of people ignore them.

5g Wireless: The Next Generation

Downloads will be faster, but you’ll need a new smartphone.