Thomas M. Anderson
Contributing Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Comcast: Buyback Comeback?

Investing
Comcast: Buyback Comeback?
The nation's largest cable TV operator has announced a plan to repurchase $5 billion worth of its stock.
November 20, 2013
What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor
real estate
What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor
Find the perfect person for the job, then put the details in writing to be sure you're on the same page.
April 27, 2012
Best 529 College-Savings Plans

College
Best 529 College-Savings Plans
See our top five picks, then use our state-by-state guide to pick the best plan for you.
January 6, 2012
Our Man Goes Undercover and Tells All
investing
Our Man Goes Undercover and Tells All
He spent days sitting through free seminars to become a super trader. Lesson number one: It’ll cost you.
July 29, 2011
Shadow a Manager Before You Invest

Investing
Shadow a Manager Before You Invest
Mirroring services let you study a manager’s moves before you put your money at risk.
July 1, 2011
A New Favorite Gold ETF
investing
A New Favorite Gold ETF
Fee cuts make iShares Comex Gold Trust the best choice for now.
December 14, 2010
Best Personal-Finance Web Sites to Track Your Cash

Credit & Debt
Best Personal-Finance Web Sites to Track Your Cash
New financial Web sites make it a snap to stay on top of spending and set goals.
November 11, 2010
Which Budgeting Site Is Best for You?
savings
Which Budgeting Site Is Best for You?
All these tools let you track your accounts and set goals. But there are differences.
November 8, 2010
How to Make Your Money Go Further
retirement
How to Make Your Money Go Further
Sometimes it makes sense to trim retirement contributions
so you can pay the bills.
November 2, 2010
How to Profit in Today's Economy: Rentals Surge, Homes Shrink

Home & Real Estate
How to Profit in Today's Economy: Rentals Surge, Homes Shrink
As the housing market resets, families take another look at whether they should buy.
October 4, 2010
Walking Away From a Mortgage

Home & Real Estate
Walking Away From a Mortgage
Some homeowners who can afford to pay their loans are choosing not to.
September 1, 2010
Get a Break on College Costs
college
Get a Break on College Costs
Even if your child is already in school, you can reap big state-tax benefits by feeding a 529 plan.
August 20, 2010
Profit By Betting Against the Crowd
investing
Profit By Betting Against the Crowd
Investor-sentiment measures can tip you to rallies and corrections. Here are the ones to watch and how to exploit them.
August 5, 2010
Tax-Friendly 529 Plans for Last-Minute Contributors
taxes
Tax-Friendly 529 Plans for Last-Minute Contributors
D.C.
August 5, 2010
Energy Gems on the Gulf Coast

Investing
Energy Gems on the Gulf Coast
Despite—or because of—BP, these four energy “stocks under rocks” look like diamonds in the rough.
July 21, 2010
Best Cities 2010: Washington, D.C.
business
Best Cities 2010: Washington, D.C.
People and companies are relocating to our nation's Capitol and number-three pick for Best Cities for the Next Decade.
July 6, 2010
ETFs With Hands-On Managers
investing
ETFs With Hands-On Managers
These exchange-traded funds do more than track indexes.
July 2, 2010
What Can Go Wrong With ETFs
investing
What Can Go Wrong With ETFs
Not every innovation works as advertised, and exchange-traded funds are no exception.
July 2, 2010
Global Funds to Fight the Gloom
investing
Global Funds to Fight the Gloom
Three go-anywhere managers find opportunities amid the turmoil of the world’s markets.
June 25, 2010
5 Stocks Dad Will Love

Investing
5 Stocks Dad Will Love
Companies with dad-friendly products also make good investments.
June 11, 2010
The 7 Top Funds for Ethical Investing
investing
The 7 Top Funds for Ethical Investing
No matter your politics or your beliefs, you can find a socially screened fund that will match your morals -- and make you money.
June 1, 2010
Stocks That Will Get a Kick From the World Cup
investing
Stocks That Will Get a Kick From the World Cup
The 2010 soccer championship should help shares of these four companies score some points.
June 1, 2010
Building Profits Bridge by Bridge
investing
Building Profits Bridge by Bridge
These companies will benefit as governments worldwide spend trillions to improve infrastructure.
June 1, 2010
The Top College Savings Plans
college
The Top College Savings Plans
Use our state-by-state guide to 529 plans to choose the right one for your student.
May 17, 2010
Stocks for the Global Building Boom
investing
Stocks for the Global Building Boom
These four companies will benefit as the world improves its infrastructure.
April 21, 2010
Steer Clear of Hedge-Fund ETFs
investing
Steer Clear of Hedge-Fund ETFs
These relatively new exchange-traded funds don’t have long enough track records for us to recommend them.
April 15, 2010
Home Buying for Beginners
Home & Real Estate
Home Buying for Beginners
With the tax-credit deadline looming, our reporter decides whether to jump in now or bide his time.
April 7, 2010