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Quickly cut your expenses and boost your cash flow with these low-effort, high-return strategies.

From oil prices to the Swiss franc, we explain why volatility is on the rise and what you should do now.

The answer depends on how much income you report to the IRS.

Written notes are a nice way for your children to express their gratitude.

You still have time to get a better deal on your individual health insurance.

A guide to our annual Best New Car Values rankings.

When you have to drive on the white stuff—or, worse, a wintry mix—you want to feel confident that you can get where you're going. All-wheel drive or ...

The words “safety first” may seem clichéd, but safety is the top factor we consider when we compile our list of family-friendly vehicles. Our picks ...

The words affordable and luxury rarely go hand in hand, but you may not have to pay a lot more for a luxury car than for a mainstream model. The average ...

Cars in general have become more reliable over the years. Yet there are some models that just seem to keep rolling along, whistling past the junkyard. ...

Kiplinger ranks cars and SUVs every year, choosing the best in various price categories based on performance, value and safety. So we combed a decade and ...

Kiplinger’s Best Value Awards can help you find the right car at a great price.

For our Best Value Awards, Kiplinger's chooses a Best in Class (as well as a Best New) vehicle in 15 categories. There's something here for every buyer ...

To win Kiplinger's Best Value Award among new and redesigned models, a vehicle must be newly introduced or fully redesigned—not just updated. We pick ...

International bonds can offer diversification benefits and attractive yields.

Dodge & Cox International Stock moves to block a flood of new assets. We’ll name a replacement soon.

Without even knowing it you might be doing things that are damaging your credit score, which affects your ability to get credit and the interest rate you ...

Because federal tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. This can ...

Not all plastic is bad for kids, but using cash is the best way to get young minds thinking wisely about money.

Celebrate your special day by taking advantage of these free giveaways – no strings attached.

Most U.S. stocks are overvalued today. Throw in concerns about weakening global economic growth, and the market looks vulnerable.

A look at the change in existing home prices over the past year.

Because federal tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. This can ...

Investors, the self-employed and others will need to upgrade—or find alternatives.

These are the months when you will find the best travel deals on flights and hotel rooms for popular destinations.

The health care law requires you to take some extra steps when you file your taxes for 2014.

Don’t be tempted by the fat payouts—they may be in jeopardy. Ditto for the share prices.

The taxman keeps working even after you stop. Be prepared.

Stock corrections are inevitable, but there are ways to minimize the impact.

Improve your creditworthiness by adopting the strategies used by those with high credit scores.

Because federal tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. This can ...

For those enrolling in traditional Medicare, buying a supplemental insurance policy covers the substantial gaps left by deductibles and co-payments.

Make sure you have enough insurance to rebuild your home and cover common gaps in coverage.

You'll find apparel, bedding, furniture, fitness gear and more marked down around Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2015.

The requirement that individuals obtain health coverage or pay a penalty will be enforced for the first time.

Haverford College offers students more bang for their buck with classes at Swarthmore College, Bryn Mawr College and more.

At most no-loan schools, financial aid packages include earnings from a work-study program.

Because federal tax law reaches deep into all aspects of our lives, it’s no surprise that the rules that affect us change as our lives change. This can ...

If your income exceeds the limits for contributions, you can avoid a penalty if you take the money out of the Roth before you file your tax return.

With the dollar climbing, Deutsche X-trackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity rises to the top.

Do you know how you compare with your fellow taxpayers when it comes to the income you make and the taxes you pay? We have the answer.

Online networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook make it easy for you to connect with others in your industry and showcase your abilities.

Working from home can offer good pay and a flexible schedule.

Take control of your personal finances with these money-saving mobile apps.

Years ago, the fellow who was running the IRS at the time told Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine that he figured millions of taxpayers overpaid their ...

Take these steps soon and you’ll improve your finances for the entire year.

The gender pay gap often takes the spotlight when it comes to women's financial issues. But on the spending side of the equation is an equally worrisome ...

Tips from personal finance bloggers about ways to pay off the bills you racked up at the end of the year.

These ideas can help you boost your take-home pay or generate extra cash.

Physics tells us that bodies in motion tend to stay in motion. Likewise, some winning stocks just keep on going. And the ones that have excelled through ...