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From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, November 2006

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In this first-ever special report, we at Kiplinger's pool our collective expertise to bring you our favorite things in all the fields we cover: the top mutual funds, retirement-planning tools and credit cards, and Web sites where you can chat with investors or shop for insurance. And just in time for the holidays, we include a gift gallery that ranges from tennis racquets to chocolate.

From October 16 through October 27, we'll roll out batches of our favorite things, starting with the best in shopping and travel and ending with the top retirement planning tools. So check back often for financial guidance and inspiration.

Plus, check out our slide show More of Our Favorite Things to view some first-person picks from Kiplinger staff. You'll find a wide range of personal favorites from books and wines to kitchen gadgets and baby socks. We love 'em, and we think you will, too.

From us to you, the best of everything:

Best Stocks and Mutual Funds

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Best Investing Tools

The number-one investing portal, top-performing stock and mutual fund newsletters, the best books, where to go for bond data and more.