Features
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Why Investing Style Matters for This Fidelity FundThe Fidelity International Growth Fund shows what's impacting returns on international stocks.
By Nellie S. Huang
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: Best Way to Pay for Grandkids' CollegeBefore you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
By Maurie Backman
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8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After RetirementSignificant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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The Most Critical Moves in the 5 to 10 Years Before You RetireThe five- to 10-year period before you retire is the time to shift from the pursuit of maximum market gains and toward the creation of reliable income streams.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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5 Scams Targeting Retirees Now — and Easy Ways to Stay SafeFrom phony family emergencies to fake investments, fraudsters know all the tricks and have modern technology up their sleeves. Here's how to stay safe.
By Eric W. Bond
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I Saved Money on a Grocery Surprise Bag: Here's Why I Won’t Buy Another OneGrocery Tax Shoppers love the steep discounts on mystery grocery bundles. But the "surprise tax" sours the deal for some — including me.
By Kate Schubel
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Tech Stocks Are the Fuel for This Top Dividend FundManagers of the Capital Group Dividend Value ETF, a top Kiplinger fund pick, made a timely move during the April 2025 stock market sell-off.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Government Lawyer, 68, Loves Her Job So Much She Won't Retire"Having more than a million in my retirement account and a paid-off home, savings and no debt made me realize that I am working because I love what I do."
By Joyce Lamb
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Keep a Family Reunion Going for DecadesDon't just plan a one-off family reunion. Establish a legacy that lives on for generations.
By Rachael Green
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Quiz: Do You Know Your Family Reunion Personality?Quiz Every unforgettable family reunion has someone who keeps it going. What's your reunion personality?
By Kiplinger Staff
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I Wrote About Retirement for 30 Years, But I'm Still Not PreparedThe financial transition was familiar. The emotional transition caught me by surprise.
By Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist
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An Expert Guide to Your Financial Priorities Decade-by-DecadeThis practical guide can help you manage money as you age, from emergency funds and retirement savings to healthcare, taxes and long-term planning.
By Anthony Martin
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What's the Real Secret to Life, Liberty and Happiness?Money will only get you so far in the pursuit of happiness. Find out how to make the shift from accumulating wealth to living a life that brings you real joy.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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If AI Is Doing More of the Work, What Are You Paying Your Financial Adviser For?It's crucial to understand whether your adviser is using AI to enhance your personal experience without sacrificing the human judgment you're paying for.
By Pam Krueger
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Quiz: What’s Your Stealth Wealth Personality?
Quiz Find out what your money habits say about you. Find your stealth wealth personality in seven quick questions.
By Kiplinger Staff
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Where to Stay for the World Cup Final Near MetLife StadiumSponsored
The World Cup final comes to New Jersey on July 19. Here are the best hotels to stay at, depending on how you like to travel.
By Rachael Green
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No Heirs? Here Are 4 Ways to Spend Your Nest Egg Guilt-FreeNot planning your life around legacy, you're not alone. Why a growing wave of single and child-free retirees are unapologetically putting their own needs first.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Trade Deficit WidensForecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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What Are Dividend Stocks?Dividend-paying stocks are wise additions to most portfolios. Let's answer the question "what are dividend stocks" and learn how to find the best ones.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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The 10 Safest Countries to VisitTravel Vacation in the safest countries to dodge violence, viruses and pickpockets.
By Brittany Leitner
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23 Best Travel Websites and Apps to Find Deals and Save MoneyTravel Use Kiplinger's guide to the best travel websites and find discounts and deals so you can vacation without breaking the bank.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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The Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy for Sustainable Growthtech stocks Cybersecurity stocks are set to benefit as global security spending accelerates to meet proliferating AI-driven threats and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
By Tom Taulli
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Got $2.5 Million Saved? Here Are the Huge RMDs You Must TakeIf you have $2.5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Infrastructure Is the AI Investment Nobody Talks AboutAI data centers will rely on existing infrastructure to meet their electricity demand. That creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking investors.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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3 Reasons Why Young People are Filled With Financial AnxietyYoung people face a barrage of unhelpful information about work and money, making them worried and skewing their perceptions of wealth. What can help?
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
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How to Strengthen Your Charitable Impact and LegacyIf you want to use an inheritance to create a charitable legacy, how can you ensure younger generations will carry your wishes forward?
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA
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Ask the Tax Editor: Why Are My Insurance Premiums So High?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers on the Obamacare premium tax credit.
By Joy Taylor
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?Markets When does the market open? While the stock market has regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne
