Laura Cohn
Associate Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
7 Great Online Bank Deals
credit & debt
7 Great Online Bank Deals
With high-interest checking, low fees and reimbursements for ATM withdrawals, these financial institutions are gunning for your business.
January 6, 2012
Cut Debt Now, Save Later
credit & debt
Cut Debt Now, Save Later
Sometimes whittling down credit-card balances trumps saving for retirement.
February 28, 2011
Retire South of the Border
Travel
Retire South of the Border
Warm weather and a low cost of living lure retirees from the U.S.
February 28, 2011
Smart Moves for Life's Big Events: Easing Into Retirement
retirement
Smart Moves for Life's Big Events: Easing Into Retirement
Before you ditch the daily grind for good, do a complete benefits checkup.
February 28, 2011
Put Your 401(k) Back to Work
retirement
Put Your 401(k) Back to Work
Your best bet is to keep on contributing, stick with stocks and try not to raid your account.
February 28, 2011
What You Need to Know About Health Care Outside the U.S.
retirement
What You Need to Know About Health Care Outside the U.S.
Medicare will not travel with you overseas, so before retiring abroad get your health insurance in order.
February 28, 2011
It’s Not Just Gold That Glitters
investing
It’s Not Just Gold That Glitters
New exchange-traded funds let you bet on platinum and palladium, too. And don’t forget silver.
December 14, 2010
Retool Your Career
business
Retool Your Career
Train for a new profession or launch a business with help from Uncle Sam.
October 18, 2010
Stretch Your Paycheck
Smart Buying
Stretch Your Paycheck
No matter how much you make, these tips will help your income go further.
September 1, 2010
Debit Cards: Less Rewarding
credit & debt
Debit Cards: Less Rewarding
With interest rates near zero, banks are using debit-card rewards programs to entice new customers and retain current ones.
August 5, 2010
Best of the Rewards Cards
credit & debt
Best of the Rewards Cards
We combed through hundreds of offers to find the most generous programs.
August 4, 2010
Grad Degrees From a Distance
College Rankings
Grad Degrees From a Distance
Online master's degrees are getting more students -- and more respect.
June 28, 2010
It's Never Too Late for a Roth IRA
retirement
It's Never Too Late for a Roth IRA
The prospect of tax-free income in retirement may be too good to pass up, regardless of your age.
June 11, 2010
Small-Cap Stalwart Goes Abroad
investing
Small-Cap Stalwart Goes Abroad
Royce translates its stock-picking skills to bargain-priced foreign companies.
June 1, 2010
Public Pensions: The Trillion-Dollar Hole
Making Your Money Last
Public Pensions: The Trillion-Dollar Hole
Some states are scaling back their retirement plans to help close the funding gap in their pension systems.
May 11, 2010
The Lure of Little Turnover
investing
The Lure of Little Turnover
Holding down trading keeps a lid on costs and can reduce the tax bite, too.
May 7, 2010
5 Cost-Saving Tips for Moving Time
real estate
5 Cost-Saving Tips for Moving Time
Decamp mid month and other ways to save without schlepping it yourself.
May 5, 2010
The Latest Blow: Shrinking Pensions
Making Your Money Last
The Latest Blow: Shrinking Pensions
Some new retirees may get smaller payouts as employers struggle to fund pension plans.
May 4, 2010
Core Values Reward Investors
investing
Core Values Reward Investors
A Wall Street aristocrat delivers steady results by investing in firms with loyal customers.
April 30, 2010
401(k) Tuneup
retirement
401(k) Tuneup
To maximize your savings, try these tactics.
April 7, 2010
The Case for Low-Turnover Funds
mutual funds
The Case for Low-Turnover Funds
Funds that hold onto stocks longer tend to let investors hang on to more of their assets.
March 29, 2010
Battle Royal: Credit vs. Debit
credit & debt
Battle Royal: Credit vs. Debit
Which card to use? A combination of both is the best one-two punch.
March 26, 2010
How to Earn More on Your Savings
savings
How to Earn More on Your Savings
It pays to pay attention because banks are tweaking rates all the time.
March 12, 2010
Mix It Up With Bond ETFs
investing
Mix It Up With Bond ETFs
We put together a diversified bond portfolio using inexpensive exchange-traded funds.
February 25, 2010
Banks That Put You First
credit & debt
Banks That Put You First
Looking for higher rates and lower fees? Switch to a small bank or credit union.
February 23, 2010
The Glitter of Precious-Metals ETFs
investing
The Glitter of Precious-Metals ETFs
These five exchange-traded funds give investors a stake in gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
February 16, 2010
Where to Find Free Money
savings
Where to Find Free Money
State treasuries are holding nearly $33 billion in unclaimed assets. Some of it could be yours.
February 10, 2010