Janet Bodnar
Janet Bodnar is editor-at-large of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, a position she assumed after retiring as editor of the magazine after eight years at the helm. She is a nationally recognized expert on the subjects of women and money, children's and family finances, and financial literacy. She is the author of two books, Money Smart Women and Raising Money Smart Kids. As editor-at-large, she writes two popular columns for Kiplinger, "Money Smart Women" and "Living in Retirement." Bodnar is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and is a member of its Board of Trustees. She received her master's degree from Columbia University, where she was also a Knight-Bagehot Fellow in Business and Economics Journalism.
Latest articles by Janet Bodnar
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Caregivers Share Their Stories
Caregiving Readers' own perspectives on the struggles and triumphs of caregiving.
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Start the Elder Care Conversation
long term care Many people don't have a plan set where an elderly parent will go. Do you?
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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Talking Money With Your Spouse
personal finance These should be important conversations that will be helpful in the long run.
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How to Motivate Kids to Save
personal finance It's not easy teaching your child to save. Here are some ways readers have incentivized their kids to keep track of their finances.
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The Stresses of Being a Caregiver
Caregiving One study shows that caregiving takes a greater toll on retirees' mental health than on their finances.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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Honey, We Need to Talk About Money
Women & Money Instead of focusing on the numbers, couples might have more success discussing their goals.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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From EBRI's CEO: What's on Retirees' Minds
Empty Nesters Retirees feel more comfortable spending from steady sources of income rather than tapping their nest egg.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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Readers Share Tips for Raising Money Smart Kids
Raising Money-Smart Kids What's the right age for a child to have their own credit card? Opinions vary.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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Retirement Can Keep You Busy
Empty Nesters Your lives are filled with jobs, creative ventures and intellectual enjoyment.
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