
David Muhlbaum
In his former role as Senior Online Editor, David edited and wrote a wide range of content for Kiplinger.com. With more than 20 years of experience with Kiplinger, David worked on numerous Kiplinger publications, including The Kiplinger Letter and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. He co-hosted Your Money's Worth, Kiplinger's podcast and helped develop the Economic Forecasts feature.
Prior to Kiplinger, David worked as an editor for MarketWatch and before that, America Online, which was then first starting to program content. At AOL, David helped build its business news channel, bringing together a range of wire providers and contract content from sources including The New York Times, Business Week and the Financial Times to create a comprehensive, 24/7 financial news source for millions of readers. His first job in journalism was with the East Hampton (NY) Star, where coverage of celebrity zoning disputes gave him a life-long appreciation for public records and tax maps. He holds a BA in American Literature from Middlebury College.
David has represented Kiplinger on television, radio and podcasts, particularly on topics automotive. He has appeared on CNBC, WGN-TV (Chicago), Cars Yeah!, Bloomberg BNA, Voice of America and others. He is a member of the Washington Automotive Press Association.
Latest articles by David Muhlbaum
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 The Best Way to Buy a Used CarBuying & Leasing a Car Look for two- to three-year-old used vehicles because they’ve already lost the lion’s share of their initial value. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 3 Reliable Used Cars That Are BargainsFeature Ford, Kia and Cadillac make affordable alternatives to popular vehicles on the used-car market. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Buy the Gas Your Car DeservesSmart Buying Gasoline is just gasoline – or is it? Also, we wade into the premium vs. regular debate. By David Muhlbaum Published Smart Buying
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 8 Hidden Values in the Used Car Marketcars When buying or leasing a new car, Kiplinger readers know to consider depreciation and residual value. By David Muhlbaum Published cars
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 Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of CrowdsMarkets In the early 2000s, one of my wife's cousins pressed Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles MacKay on me. By David Muhlbaum Published Markets
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 States That Tax Your Federal Government Pension the Mostretirement Retired federal employees often get a tax break for their service. But not here. By David Muhlbaum Published retirement
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 How to Get a Great Deal on a New CarBuying & Leasing a Car Our tips will help even the least confrontational among you negotiate a price you wouldn't feel embarrassed disclosing to your neighbors. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 8 Amazing New Technologies That Will Make America's Military Even StrongerTechnology By David Muhlbaum Published Technology
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 Why a Roth IRA Is a No-Brainer for Retirement SaversFeature Roth accounts offer big advantages over traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 3 Things You Didn't Know About Warren BuffettFeature Put your knowledge of one of the world's greatest investors to the test. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 How to Get a Great Deal on a Car LeaseBuying & Leasing a Car Leasing can put you in the car you really want. But don't let lower payments lull you into spending more than you should. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 Secrets of the Millionaire Next DoorFeature Join the ranks of the invisible rich by building wealth the right way. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Best Careers for the Next 10 YearsFeature The future is bright for these professions based on hiring and pay. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Dying Professions That Job Hunters Should AvoidFeature The future looks grim for these three careers based on hiring and pay. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 8 Everyday Things That Refuse to DieTechnology Ever reached in your pocket and wondered why you’re still carrying around pennies? By David Muhlbaum Published Technology
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 11 Best Values in Used Cars, 2016cars If you’re in the market for a used car, 2016 is shaping up to be a good year to buy. By David Muhlbaum Published cars
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 9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or MoreBuying & Leasing a Car The average age of cars on the road today is higher than ever — over 11 years old, according to IHS Automotive. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 3 Things That Are Disappearing ForeverFeature Everyday items we take for granted will soon be obsolete. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Buy a Used Car Online Without HagglingBuying & Leasing a Car Hate negotiating? You can pick up a car as easily as a new pair of shoes—or a date—with these online services. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 Tricks to Make Your Car Last for 200,000 MilesFeature Try these tips to keep your vehicle running forever. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Stocks Paying Dividends for a Century or MoreFeature Investors have been pocketing cash payouts for well over 100 years. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 Good Reasons to Work Past Retirement AgeFeature It can pay to stay on the job even after you are eligible to retire. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature
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 How to Make Your Older Car Smarter, SaferBuying & Leasing a Car A lot of today's automotive gee-whiz can be adapted to yesterday's wheels. By David Muhlbaum Published Buying & Leasing a Car
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 Why the Humble Penny Refuses to DieFeature The coin's survival has more to do with lobbying dollars than common sense. By David Muhlbaum Published Feature