
Knight Kiplinger
Knight came to Kiplinger in 1983, after 13 years in daily newspaper journalism, the last six as Washington bureau chief of the Ottaway Newspapers division of Dow Jones. A frequent speaker before business audiences, he has appeared on NPR, CNN, Fox and CNBC, among other networks. Knight contributes to the weekly Kiplinger Letter.
Latest articles by Knight Kiplinger
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What Our Readers Want
Economic Forecasts Our magazine readers are heavy users of electronic media, but they also love print on paper.
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Should Execs Return Bonuses They Don’t Merit?
Business Costs & Regulation Getting ill-gotten gains returned to shareholders remains the exception, not the rule.
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The Power of Print
Feature Here at Kiplinger, we love the business of print publishing, and we're committed to it.
By Knight Kiplinger
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Who Should Get Priority for Transplants?
spending A general preference for young transplant recipients over old makes sense for society.
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Class-Action Lawsuit or Shakedown?
Business Costs & Regulation Too many of these lawsuits are based on nit-picking offenses, with negligible compensation for the "injured" consumers.
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D.C.'s Economy Is Out of Touch
Economic Forecasts Flattening federal spending will give the region a taste of what the country has been going through.
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Is My Husband Hiding Money From Me?
credit & debt Your husband should not deviate from your banking plan without talking to you first.
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Is It Ethical to Opt Out of Health Insurance?
insurance The key principle of ethical living is taking responsibility for oneself and not putting a burden on others.
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Equality on the Job
business The long ascent of women workers has been hard-fought, and vestiges of male privilege remain.
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Straight Talk on Taxes
Tax Breaks Give everyone a lower tax rate on investment income than on earnings, but make it progressive.
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Should Athletes Share in Their School's Profits?
business There's an ethical imperative to provide fair compensation for all workers whose hard work and talent create profits.
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Don't Make a Deal You Don't Intend to Honor
Business Costs & Regulation An ethical businessman bids what he truly believes an asset is worth and what he's fully committed to paying.
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Why Knight Kiplinger Is Sticking With Stocks
investing Especially for investors under the age of 50, stocks must still be the foundation for every long-term investment strategy.
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Is It Ethical to Break Pension Promises?
Employee Benefits A middle ground must be found between conflicting obligations.
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The Future Is Yours
business Whatever quality of life means to you, achieving it is in your hands.
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Should Online Retailers Collect Sales Taxes?
Business Costs & Regulation To me, the fundamental principle of ethical taxation is equal treatment of similar transactions.
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Top 10 Takeaways from the Debt Deal
Economic Forecasts A real solution to federal debt and deficit woes remains elusive. More pain ahead? The deal could hurt the U.S. economy.
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Is Gentrification a Plus for the Neighbors?
real estate Gentrification is often used unfairly to describe what should be viewed as a normal and positive stage in the life cycle of cities.
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A Balanced Federal Budget? Not without Pain
Economic Forecasts Businesses and individuals who benefit from tax breaks must surrender some self-interest.
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Should I Give Handouts to Panhandlers?
spending You can support local social-service agencies that help many poor people and screen for need.
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Who Benefits From Affordable Homes?
real estate For many young adults, I believe this will turn out to have been a good time to buy a house or condo.
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Cut Costs With Independent Contractors?
Business Costs & Regulation It's appropriate for a business owner to try to lower prices to customers, but fattening the bottom line at the employees' expense is not ethical.
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Dow 36,000 Revisited
investing Jim Glassman learned a lot from the Lost Decade. And we can all benefit from his hard-won wisdom.
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Are Unpaid Interns Exploited by Employers?
business Internships are a pragmatic way for young workers to get inside a good company and prove their worth.
By Knight Kiplinger
business