Features

Economic Outlooks High mortgage rates, persistent affordability constraints and elevated input costs continue to plague the housing market.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

It can be hard to find professionals who provide comprehensive financial planning for average Americans. The Garrett Planning Network aims to change that.

By David Bromelkamp

More companies are looking at offering employees support for buying a home — including down payment assistance — as a workplace benefit.

By Landy Liu

The financial sector is hitting its stride on earnings growth and the potential for higher interest rates. These ETFs are poised to capitalize on the momentum.

By Nellie S. Huang

Ask the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers readers' questions, including one on how long taxpayers should keep tax returns and other records.

By Joy Taylor

The Postal Service has admitted it's running out of cash. Employees need to take charge of their benefit and retirement planning before their options narrow.

By Eric Steffy

When seeking out the best cheap stocks to buy under $10, investors should focus on quality. Here are five we like.

By Karee Venema

Travel Many credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk, but is the coverage comprehensive enough to skip buying a separate policy?

By Rachael Green

Your home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from these eight common threats.

By Alexandra Twin

Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses, such as co-payments, not covered by original Medicare.

By Jackie Stewart

Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

By Donna LeValley

Broad diversification, low fees and the ability to buy fractional shares make ETFs one of the easiest ways to start investing.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

RMDs If you don't need the money to live on, wait until December to take your RMD, and ask the sponsor to withhold a big chunk for the IRS.

By Kevin McCormally

Generous yields are sometimes built on rickety foundations. But the above-average yields from these safe dividend stocks are also well-covered.

By Kyle Woodley

Retirement Tax These lesser-known senior programs can deliver key property tax savings — if you know where to look.

By Kate Schubel

Silver was riding high earlier this year, but interest has waned now prices have pulled back. For the right investors, that presents interesting opportunities.

By Michael Joseph, CFA

Studies show women often outperform men by trading less impulsively, not chasing hot stocks, doing more due diligence and having the patience to buy and hold.

By Abraham S. Perez, CFP®

You can get above-average distributions on a monthly basis, balancing tax-efficiency and high yield, with the best ETFs for passive investment income.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

Tax Breaks Selling investments at a loss before year-end could lower your 2026 tax bill and potentially reduce taxable income in future years.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Outdated beneficiary designations can disrupt your estate plan. Learn which accounts to review, when to update beneficiaries and why it matters.

By Choncé Maddox

Managers of Fidelity Strategic Income, a top Kiplinger fund pick, shift allocations based on opportunity, which has helped it outperform.

By Nellie S. Huang

Knowing about net unrealized appreciation (the gap between what you paid for your company shares and what they're now worth) could save you thousands in taxes.

By Scott Schwitzer

Inheriting a stock portfolio comes with big decisions. Before making any sudden moves, ask yourself and your adviser these questions to protect your wealth.

By Coryanne Hicks

If you're going to work for a U.S. company abroad, establish your employment structure and payroll plan before you move to avoid tax and cash-flow headaches.

By Nicolás Castillo, CPA

Do you have to pay the monthly Medicare premium surcharge this year? It depends.

By Donna LeValley

Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

By Jackie Stewart

Kiplinger is exploring the Trillion Dollar Talk. Join us to see what we've found and how we can help you.

By Lisa Gerstner