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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Fighting Financial Fraud and Identity Theft
Scams Learn what it's like on the front lines on our ride along with the scam police.
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The Psychology of a Market Bubble
Investor Psychology The best defense against a bubble is a well-diversified portfolio. That helps ensure that losses in one sector or asset class won’t sink you overall.
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To Save More, Focus on the Future
Investor Psychology When imagining your financial life, clarity counts. A vague desire for peace of mind might become “I want to have at least $1 million.”
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Will White House Scandals Derail the Stock Market?
investing Forget parallels to Watergate. The economy is in much better shape today.
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When Will the Bull Market End?
Markets No one knows for sure, of course, but mark your calendar for the summer of 2018.
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Parnassus: Investing With a Conscience
investing Few fund operators have combined principles and performance with as much success as Parnassus.
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5 Stocks to Buy Now
investing It's hard to pick winners in such a long-running bull market, but we think investors who bet on an improving economy and venture overseas will prosper.
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T. Rowe Price Strategist: Best Investments to Own in an Expensive Market
Markets We talk with Sebastien Page about what investors can expect from stocks for the rest of 2017.
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Where to Invest for the Rest of 2017
investing Corporate America is firing on all cylinders, but share prices are high and so are risks.
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What Kind of Investor Are You?
Investor Psychology When it comes to managing our portfolios, we tend to fall into one of four behavioral types.
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Investors, Inflation-Proof Your Assets
Financial Planning Keep higher prices from nibbling away at your portfolio.
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How Nervous Investors Should Play the Trump Rally
Markets Lock in some profits and rebalance your portfolio, but don't go overboard.
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4 Ways Higher Interest Rates Will Affect Your Pocketbook
Economic Forecasts The “lower for longer” mantra for interest rates looks like it’s finished for now.
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Investors, How Much Risk Can You Stand?
investing If you are taking on more risk than you can emotionally tolerate, you’ll hit the panic button and sell at the worst possible time.
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Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg During the Trump Rally
Markets Taking some profits on your stock gains isn't a bad idea. But don't rush headlong for the exits.
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Expect Lower Returns in a Trump Presidency
investing Companies will need to to invest to continue to see earnings improvements, says this BlackRock strategist.
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Where to Invest in 2017
investing The bull market is likely to celebrate its eighth birthday under the Trump presidency, but gains will again be middling.
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To Be Happier, Favor Experiences Over Things
spending While the stuff we own grows old and obsolete, memories of things we did are often burnished with time.
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Personal-Finance Advice From the Gronkowskis
savings Papa Gronk shares his secrets for raising money smart kids. Step one: Having the five Gronkowski boys earn money to pay for their sports equipment.
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8 Steps to Be a Better Investor
investing Building a successful investing plan is like building a hero sandwich: Stick with basic ingredients and don’t get too fancy.
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The Outlook for Pay Raises in 2017
business Look for average hikes of about 3%, but highly rated workers will get more.
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The Power of Peer Pressure
Investor Psychology Comparing yourself with others may provide a helpful nudge when it comes to saving for retirement or staying healthy.
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What Brexit Means for American Investors
Markets How to take advantage of opportunities in volatile markets.
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States Jump into the IRA Business
retirement New retirement savings plans are aimed at workers without access to a 401(k).
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