We at Kiplinger's pooled our collective expertise to select our annual awards. We've sought out the top values in all the fields we cover: mutual funds, retirement-planning tools and credit cards -- even the best places to shop for insurance or find the best travel deals.
Take a look at the Best for 2008:
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Our picks for excellence from savings and checking accounts to services that help with college bills.
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Whether you're just getting started saving or you're nearing your target, we name the best tools and give recommendations to help you reach your financial goals, now.
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Our investigation of market buys for today and beyond includes a great fund for low minimum investments, the best stock to buyand hold for the long term and a top-notch online broker.
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Choose the card that fits your spending style. If you charge everything but pay your monthly statement in full, see our pick for a rewards card. For those who carry a balance, we've found a low-rate deal.
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From cars to the best airfare deals to low-cost prescription drugs, take a look where we found good prices on living expenses.
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Innovation in technology continues to offer clever, cool, user-friendly gadgets that enhance our lives. See the shortlist of our favorites that stand out for value and quality.
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We share our favorite sources for stock-market commentary, insurance quotes, prescription-drug prices, travel deals and more.
BONUS: Experts' Picks From Investing to Entertaining
We asked top-notch analysts and fund managers for their best investing ideas for the new year -- and rolled in a few fun picks to live well, too.






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