Sandra Block
Senior Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Block joined Kiplinger in June 2012 from USA Today, where she was a reporter and personal finance columnist for more than 15 years. Prior to that, she worked for the Akron Beacon-Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. In 1993, she was a Knight-Bagehot fellow in economics and business journalism at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She has a BA in communications from Bethany College in Bethany, W.Va.
Bad News for Super Savers
Financial Planning
Bad News for Super Savers
Low inflation keeps thresholds on retirement savings plans in check.
November 25, 2020
Tune Up Your Finances for a Better 2021
Financial Planning
Tune Up Your Finances for a Better 2021
Resolve to start the New Year prepared for whatever life delivers.
November 25, 2020
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
Smart Buying
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year will be like never before. DealNews analyst Julie Ramhold joins us to talk about how to navigate sale season. …
November 24, 2020
Your Guide to Roth Conversions
Tax Breaks
Your Guide to Roth Conversions
Like marriage, converting a traditional IRA to a Roth is not a step that should be taken lightly.
November 24, 2020
9 States with No Income Tax
Tax Breaks
9 States with No Income Tax
If you choose to live in these states, every penny you earn is safe from state income tax (although two of the states do tax some dividends and intere…
November 20, 2020
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
health insurance
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…
November 17, 2020
What the New President Means for Your Money
Politics
What the New President Means for Your Money
President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.
November 17, 2020
11 Year-End Moves to Lower Your 2020 Tax Bill
taxes
11 Year-End Moves to Lower Your 2020 Tax Bill
What you do between now and the end of the year can have a significant impact on how much tax you have to pay next April.
November 17, 2020
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
social security
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in these 13 states, your Social Security benefits are subject to a state tax. That's on…
November 16, 2020
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
Tax Breaks
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
Before you embark on a shopping spree in any of the 10 worst states for sales taxes, make extra room in your budget.
November 16, 2020
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Military Retirees
retirement
The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Military Retirees
Unfortunately, some states aren't very generous when it comes to helping retired veterans at tax time.
November 15, 2020
Financial Benefits for Military Families
Personal Finance for Military Families
Financial Benefits for Military Families
For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum…
November 10, 2020
State Taxes on the Ballot 2020 -- Pot, Real Estate and More
taxes
State Taxes on the Ballot 2020 -- Pot, Real Estate and More
Kiplinger.com senior tax editor Rocky Mengle joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss the significant tax questions at stake on this year's ele…
November 2, 2020
The 60:40 Portfolio Rule Needs a Reboot
investing
The 60:40 Portfolio Rule Needs a Reboot
Jared Woodard, head of Bank of America's research investment committee, joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss the 60:40 portfolio rule. Also…
October 29, 2020
The Holidays Won’t Be Canceled
Smart Buying
The Holidays Won’t Be Canceled
Malls will be quieter, but consumers will still go shopping.
October 29, 2020
Meet Brandon Copeland: NFL Linebacker, New Kiplinger Contributor
Brandon Copeland
Meet Brandon Copeland: NFL Linebacker, New Kiplinger Contributor
We talk to Kiplinger's newest collaborator. Playing outside linebacker for the New England Patriots is just one of the irons he’s got in the fire — an…
October 20, 2020
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
inheritance
18 States With Scary Death Taxes
Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy, but several states have their own estates taxes and inheritances taxes…
October 19, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day
shopping
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day
Kiplinger.com editor and veteran comparison shopper Bob Niedt joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about the ins and outs of Amazon Prime Day.…
October 13, 2020
How to Fly Safely for Less This Fall
travel
How to Fly Safely for Less This Fall
Scott Keyes, founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss strategies for snagging discounted airfare in the comin…
October 6, 2020
Make the Most of a Buyout Offer
Making Your Money Last
Make the Most of a Buyout Offer
Handled wisely, your buyout could help you build a bridge to retirement without jeopardizing your financial security.
September 30, 2020
What to Know About the Tax Extension Deadline on October 15 (Ep. 46 Rebroadcast)
tax planning
What to Know About the Tax Extension Deadline on October 15 (Ep. 46 Rebroadcast)
Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle joins host Ryan Ermey to discuss what you should know about the October 15 tax extension deadline. Also, Kipling…
September 29, 2020
Where You Should Invest Now
investing
Where You Should Invest Now
Kiplinger.com senior investing editor Kyle Woodley joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to answer investor questions about tech stocks, the election a…
September 22, 2020
How to Finance Home Schooling Your Children
family savings
How to Finance Home Schooling Your Children
Kiplinger.com web editor Andrea Browne Taylor joins the Your Money's Worth podcast for a discussion on the financial pros and cons of homeschooling yo…
September 15, 2020
How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
life insurance
How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
Policygenius.com CEO and co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice on choosing a life insurance policy. Also…
September 1, 2020
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Buying & Leasing a Car
How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
August 27, 2020
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
Scams
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
If someone claiming to be a contact tracer asks you for money or requests your Social Security number, that’s a red flag.
August 26, 2020
How to Create Income for Life
Financial Planning
How to Create Income for Life
Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.
August 26, 2020