All year long, Kiplinger’s writers and editors choose investments, financial products, cars, travel tools and technology that have the best prospects or represent the best value. In this issue, we put our heads -- and our lists -- together to name the crème de la crème of the many things we cover: promising stock and fund picks, most-rewarding banks and credit cards, cruises that won’t sink your budget, places to retire to match your interests, wheels for every profile, even pet insurance. Use our package as a shopping list for every facet of your financial life.
17 Best Investing Tips and Picks
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10 Best Personal-Finance Tools to Better Manage Your Money
Take control of your finances with these budgeting and credit sites, tax software, health care tools and more.
Best Accounts at Banks and Credit Unions
Whether you're looking for free checking or high yields on your balances, we've pinpointed the top options.
Best Credit Cards You Can Get Now
Our picks offer cash back, rewards and even a prepaid option.
Best Cars for Every Type of Driver
We found the ideal vehicle for everyone from wallet watchers to soccer moms to luxury seekers.
Best Cruises, Airlines, and Booking Sites for Your Travel Dollar
Get the most bang for your vacation buck with our picks.
Best Cell-Phone Plans for Every Type of User
As carriers battle for your business, we help you cut through the hype to find the right plan for you and your family.
Whether you're looking for a spot off the beaten path, a locale with low taxes or access to top-notch golf courses, we found the place for you.
11 Great Tech Gifts for This Holiday Season
We found something for everyone on your list -- from kids to music lovers to fitness fanatics.
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Stocks Struggle Ahead of November Jobs Report: Stock Market TodayOracle and Broadcom continued to fall, while market participants looked ahead to Tuesday's jobs report.
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7 Dr. Seuss Quotes Retirees Should Live ByYou're off to great places! Why Dr. Seuss is the retirement guru you didn't know you needed.
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Fed's Rate Cuts Could Have Impacts You Might Not AnticipateUnderstanding how lower interest rates could impact your wallet can help you determine the right financial moves to make.
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Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online BargainsFeature Amazon Resale products may have some imperfections, but that often leads to wildly discounted prices.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2026Roth IRAs Roth IRAs allow you to save for retirement with after-tax dollars while you're working, and then withdraw those contributions and earnings tax-free when you retire. Here's a look at 2026 limits and income-based phaseouts.
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Four Tips for Renting Out Your Home on Airbnbreal estate Here's what you should know before listing your home on Airbnb.
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Five Ways to a Cheap Last-Minute VacationTravel It is possible to pull off a cheap last-minute vacation. Here are some tips to make it happen.
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?insurance When assessing how much life insurance you need, take a systematic approach instead of relying on rules of thumb.
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When Does Amazon Prime Day End in October? Everything We Know, Plus the Best Deals on Samsonite, Samsung and MoreAmazon Prime The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale ends soon. Here are the key details you need to know, plus some of our favorite deals members can shop before it's over.
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How to Shop for Life Insurance in 3 Easy Stepsinsurance Shopping for life insurance? You may be able to estimate how much you need online, but that's just the start of your search.
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Five Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage RateBecoming a Homeowner Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.
