Latest articles by The Kiplinger Washington Editors
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What $5 Gas Would Mean to the U.S.
spending Twelve ways $5-a-gallon gasoline prices would likely impact consumers; businesses; local, state and national government; and the economy.
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Toss Paper Files You Don’t Need
real estate Reclaim your desk! We tell you which files to trash and which to stash -- and the best ways to turn the keepers into digital records.
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8 Tips to Be a Smarter Consumer
Smart Buying Find out how to get better customer service, score the best deals and protect your identity.
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5 Questions to Ask to Find the Right Financial Adviser for You
Financial Planning Follow these steps to find the right professional for you.
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7 Tips to Be a Better Investor
Financial Planning Be a DIY investor with stocks, bonds, funds and ETFs.
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5 Tips to Cut Costs on Your Home
real estate Don't pay more than you have to when it comes to taxes, remodeling and your mortgage.
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6 Tips to Make the Most of Banking and Credit/Debt
credit & debt How to beat bank fees, take advantage of credit card perks and pay off debt.
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11 Tips to Be a Better Saver
savings Start early, set goals and follow these other steps to build up your cash reserves.
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7 Tips to Pay Fewer Taxes
taxes Use flexible spending accounts to escape taxes on essential expenses.
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Reshop Your Insurance in 2012
insurance You can lower your premiums by switching insurers, raising your deductibles or taking advantage of discounts.
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Obama vs. Romney on Taxes
Business Costs & Regulation Both candidates for the White House are spewing a lot of rhetoric on taxes. But what exactly do the buzzwords mean and how would their proposals affect you?
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Best of Everything 2010: Cars and Bikes
Buying & Leasing a Car Biking to work saves money, and the right set of wheels makes the ride a breeze.
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Best of Everything 2010: Best Credit and Savings Deals
credit & debt Earn 1.4% on a high-yield savings account with Sallie Mae Bank.
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Best of Everything 2010: Best Personal-Finance Resources
retirement Before you pick a company, find out whether it has a reputation for hassling people about claims.
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The Best List 2010
spending We choose standouts in stocks, funds, credit cards, travel, tech, cars and more.
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Best of Everything 2010: Best Money-Saving Web Sites
spending Airlines reaped nearly $1.5 billion in baggage and ticket-change fees in the second quarter of 2010.
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Best of Everything 2010: Tech Gadgets and Deals
Technology 1. What weighs 8.5 ounces and holds 3,500 books? The Kindle, of course, Amazon's slender e-reader that manages to stay a step ahead of a growing list of competitors.
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Best Ways to Fill the Gaps in Medicare Coverage
insurance Even though Medicare covers the bulk of your medical expenses when you reach age 65, there are still a lot of gaps to fill, including co-payments, deductibles and the cost of prescription drugs.
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Our Forecast for Bush Tax Cuts in 2011: A Hit on the Wealthy
taxes Tax rates for low- and middle-income earners will likely stay the same. But the rich won't be so lucky.
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5 FAQs About Tax Law Changes for 2010-11
Tax Breaks We help you figure out your tax planning for this year and beyond.
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Big Pharma at a Discount
investing These five drug stocks should produce healthy returns.
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10 Great Movie Rentals That Will Pay You Back
credit & debt Here are some timeless classics from which we all can learn valuable personal-finance lessons
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7 Drug Stocks to Buy Now
investing Our diagnosis: These firms are on the way to a healthy recovery.
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Solutions to Real-Life Money Challenges
credit & debt You have questions. We have answers.
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