Mark Solheim
Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Mark became editor of magazine in July 2017. In addition to his duties overseeing the magazine, he continues to assign and edit articles for the magazine's Money and Living sections. Prior to becoming editor, he was the Money and Living sections editor and, before that, the automotive writer. He has also been editor of Kiplinger.com as well as the magazine's managing editor, assistant managing editor and chief copy editor. Mark has also served as president of the Washington Automotive Press Association.
Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
Financial Planning
Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
This health care professional warns that the pandemic will worsen the nursing shortage.
July 2, 2020
Why I’m Optimistic
investing
Why I’m Optimistic
If we look ahead and see straight—and focus on what’s good for all of us—we will emerge from the darkest hours even stronger.
June 5, 2020
Reaching for a Lifeline
credit & debt
Reaching for a Lifeline
The theme of this issue is what to do about your money in the time of the coronavirus and a distressed economy.
May 8, 2020
A Brush With Warren Buffett
investing
A Brush With Warren Buffett
COVID-19 has turned off the party at Berkshire Hathaway’s “Woodstock for Capitalists,” but as ever, he has wise words for troubled times.
April 2, 2020
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Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
real estate
Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.
March 26, 2020
Home Sweet Asset
real estate
Home Sweet Asset
A home is a valuable and versatile financial tool that can help you increase your wealth.
March 6, 2020
Checking in on Social Security
retirement
Checking in on Social Security
Social Security would like you to conduct your business online, but be prepared to navigate some speed bumps.
January 30, 2020
Let Me Explain
taxes
Let Me Explain
Yes, the new tax law trimmed our tax bill, although I had hoped it would lower it even more.
December 27, 2019
100 Years of Advice
savings
100 Years of Advice
Happy birthday to us! We’ve got plenty of trustworthy, valuable advice for the future, too.
November 27, 2019
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Is It 1969 All Over Again?
savings
Is It 1969 All Over Again?
You don’t need nostaglia to prompt a good look at your own finances and prepare for the new year.
October 30, 2019
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Affordable Health Care
insurance
Affordable Health Care
We pay more for health care than any other nation, averaging nearly $10,800 per person per year.
October 3, 2019
The Broker Matrix
investing
The Broker Matrix
The best broker for you depends on what’s important to you.
August 30, 2019
Go Ahead, Have a Latte
spending
Go Ahead, Have a Latte
You can still enjoy life a little by following the old chestnut to pay yourself first.
August 2, 2019
My Beef With My Broker
investing
My Beef With My Broker
More than $32,000 disappeared from my brokerage account. The struggle of getting it back revealed the downsides of using online brokers and investing …
July 14, 2019
We’re Still Going Strong Here at Kiplinger
savings
We’re Still Going Strong Here at Kiplinger
We are committed to our mission—delivering accurate, accessible and actionable financial advice in a monthly magazine.
July 3, 2019
Remembering One of the Great Debt Fighters
taxes
Remembering One of the Great Debt Fighters
Alice Rivlin was one of the most vocal critics of the government’s accumulating red ink.
June 7, 2019
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Car Buying Is Stressful
cars
Car Buying Is Stressful
The real struggle for a deal is often waged in the finance and insurance office.
May 9, 2019
The Government Shutdown’s Real-World Cost
savings
The Government Shutdown’s Real-World Cost
For hundreds of thousands of federal workers, this is a true test of financial preparedness.
January 31, 2019
Gen Xers Face a Unique Set of Financial Challenges
savings
Gen Xers Face a Unique Set of Financial Challenges
Their net worth was damaged more than that of other generations during the Great Recession.
January 3, 2019
What Sears Meant to Us
spending
What Sears Meant to Us
Besides creating iconic brands, including Craftsman and Kenmore, Sears was a financial innovator.
October 31, 2018
Playing With FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
retirement
Playing With FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
We explore the hot FIRE movement and its leader, Mr. Money Mustache, and discover that being mustachian fits well with the financial philosophies we'v…
October 4, 2018
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Retirees: Help Is Here
retirement
Retirees: Help Is Here
Aging forces you to make increasingly complex financial decisions.
August 30, 2018
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My Annual Report
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My Annual Report
You’ve sent good ideas for articles and shared your own personal finance journeys. I love hearing what’s on your mind.
August 2, 2018
As Retirement Looms, So Does Questions of Moving
retirement
As Retirement Looms, So Does Questions of Moving
Each of the places in our cover story has attributes that are high on retirees’ wish lists.
July 6, 2018
Socially Responsible Investing? It's Complicated
investing
Socially Responsible Investing? It's Complicated
It takes a lot of time to do the research to make sure a company is compatible with your values.
June 7, 2018
Living Well on Less: The Middle Class Pinch
savings
Living Well on Less: The Middle Class Pinch
The families we profile are making progress toward their financial goals, but only because they are also making sacrifices.
May 9, 2018