
Anne Kates Smith
Anne Kates Smith brings Wall Street to Main Street, with decades of experience covering investments and personal finance for real people trying to navigate fast-changing markets, preserve financial security or plan for the future. As executive editor, she oversees the magazine's investing coverage, authors Kiplinger’s biannual stock-market outlooks and writes the "Your Mind and Your Money" column, a take on behavioral finance and how investors can get out of their own way.
A student of Wall Street history, Smith has shepherded investors through five bull markets and six bears, and along the way has covered everything from investing, economics, personal finance and real estate to travel, careers, retirement, corporate crime, financial regulation, breaking business news--and, on occasion, minor league baseball. She was one of the first journalists to warn investors away from Enron, a company that later became emblematic of corporate wrongdoing. Later, she was a voice of caution during the dot-com bubble, and led shell-shocked investors back into the market as the country emerged from the Great Financial Crisis.
Smith began her journalism career as a writer and columnist for USA Today. Prior to joining Kiplinger, she was a senior editor at U.S.News & World Report and a contributing columnist for TheStreet. Smith is a graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, Md., known for its rigorous Great Books program and the third-oldest college in America.
Latest articles by Anne Kates Smith
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Three Ways to Find Deals in Your Investments This Year
Looking for ways to save because of tariffs? Don't forget to look for deals in your investments. Here are three expert tips for making a little extra this year.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Don't Miss Out on These Four Credit Card Benefits
Credit card benefits aren't always limited to cash back, points and miles. Check whether your existing card offers these valuable extras — or switch to one that does.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Museums
Want to save money at museums, art galleries, zoos and gardens? Use these tips to get free or discounted admission to national and local collections.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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How to Find Deals on Travel in 2025
Finding deals on travel is an excellent way to cut costs in 2025, as tariffs start to bite. Here are three suggestions for lowering the cost of your next trip.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Strategies to Spend Less on Clothing and Online Shopping in 2025
It's easy to spend less on clothing and other goods when shopping online. Arm yourself with these expert tricks and tools that will help you grab a bargain.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Three Ways to Spend Less on Groceries This Year
More of us are looking to spend less on groceries this year, as tariffs affect food bills. Here are three smart ways to keep grocery costs down.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Valuable (and Fun) Things You Can Get for Free
ho doesn't love a freebie? From birthday pancakes to fun activities for kids and courses for adults, here's the lowdown on getting valuable goodies for nothing.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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How to Find Deals on Electronics Amid Tariffs
Beat tariff-related price rises and find deals on electronics using these expert shopping tips for everything from smartphones to TVs, laptops and tablets.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Barry Ritholtz: How to Spot Bad Investing Advice and Build a Resilient Portfolio
Barry Ritholtz, a veteran money manager, shares common investing errors we all make and how to avoid them.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Best Stocks to Buy Now
Our list of the best stocks to buy now reflects the lesson of the past few years: Be ready for anything.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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The Bull Case for the Second Half of 2025
This strategist sees a volatile market segueing to a strong close this year.
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Where to Invest in the Back Half of 2025
The crystal ball has gone dark on Wall Street. Flexibility and diversification will be key in the second half of 2025.
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What's Next for Stocks After a Chaotic Spring
A chaotic tariff policy buffets investors looking for clarity on the economy and inflation.
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Tech Stocks Are Risky Right Now. This "Free Lunch" Strategy Can Help
A recent rout in tech stocks has some investors thinking more defensively. This "free-lunch portfolio" strategy can help.
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Five Strategies to Keep Your Heirs From Blowing Their Inheritance
estate planning Preserving family money beyond a few generations isn't an easy task.
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Is a Lost Decade Ahead for Stocks?
In the decade ahead for stocks, some Wall Street strategists foresee stagnant returns, but not all agree.
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UBS Global's Solita Marcelli: It's a Green Light for U.S. Stocks in 2025
A strong economy, rate cuts and continued AI spending should support stocks in the new year, says UBS Global's chief investment officer, Americas.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Where to Invest in 2025
With the economy growing and the Federal Reserve easing, there's a lot to like about this market. Here's what investors can expect in the new year.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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10 Things You Should Know About Bonds
Investing for Income Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
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Election 2024: Politics and Your Portfolio
Who wins the White House matters — but only at the margins when it comes to your investment portfolio.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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The Unexpected Sector to Find Dividends
Tech stock dividends are increasingly becoming part of the sector's growth story. Here's what investors should be looking for.
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Why This Economist Thinks the Fed Is Already Late to Cut Rates
Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi talks to Kiplinger about what he thinks the Federal Reserve is getting wrong on inflation.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Why You Should Invest in Commodities
These portfolio diversifiers are in a long-term uptrend and show why you should invest in commodities
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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Where to Invest For The Rest of 2024
Kiplinger examines ideas of where to invest for the rest of the 2024 year.
By Anne Kates Smith Published