Budgeting
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2020: When It Starts, the Best and Worst Deals, Competing Events, More
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2020: When It Starts, the Best and Worst Deals, Competing Events, More
In a first, the giant retailer has pushed Amazon Prime Day this year from July to October, effectively launching the holiday shopping season weeks ear…
October 8, 2020
A Tasty Break From the Pandemic
A Tasty Break From the Pandemic
This Ohio bakery has found creative ways to stay in business—and even thrive.
October 1, 2020
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. Here's a closer look at what isn't covered by Medicare.
October 1, 2020
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
September 17, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
From reading materials to debt, the demands on your savings during your golden years might surprise you.
September 16, 2020
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5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
You probably aren't using most of the perks tucked into that $119 annual fee -- which you don't need to pay to get the free Amazon shipping you crave.
July 19, 2020
14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
June 26, 2020
Why 2020 Is an 'Unprecedented Opportunity' for a Roth IRA Conversion
Why 2020 Is an 'Unprecedented Opportunity' for a Roth IRA Conversion
Tax advisors say you can reduce your tax bill by 30% to 40% in this unprecedented time.
June 17, 2020
How To Save $1,000 While Living Paycheck To Paycheck
How To Save $1,000 While Living Paycheck To Paycheck
What if you could finally escape your debt and start saving money? Continue reading to learn how you can take control of your finances…
April 1, 2020
How to Escape the Debt Dilemma
How to Escape the Debt Dilemma
Have more debt than money saved for retirement? You can pay that debt and build savings, too.
February 28, 2020
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Smart tips to help you find the right place for you to land in retirement.
February 3, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2020
A Retiree’s Guide to Key Dates in 2020
Now is the time to assess your financial situation, look ahead and mark your calendar.
December 24, 2019
Giving to Charity When You're on a Budget
Giving to Charity When You're on a Budget
Don’t forget that your time has value, too. Volunteering is the best way to see if you like how the charity is run.
September 12, 2019
Feeling Financially Disorganized? Take Back Control, Starting with Your Cash Flow
Feeling Financially Disorganized? Take Back Control, Starting with Your Cash Flow
Getting a grip on your spending and ramping up your ability to save starts with just a few simple steps ... and three buckets.
August 5, 2019
10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
Thou shalt not be broke forever.
July 2, 2019
How to Create a Budget and Stick to It
How to Create a Budget and Stick to It
Maintaining a budget so you can build up your savings takes more than just ditching your daily latte addiction. Brunch and Budget founder Pam Capalad …
June 17, 2019
How to Budget
How to Budget
OK, so it isn't the most fun thing to do, but creating a budget is incredibly important. And there are many ways to do it. You just have to experiment…
May 31, 2019
8 Great Personal Finance Apps to Try for Fun (and More)
8 Great Personal Finance Apps to Try for Fun (and More)
Budgeting, saving and getting out of debt probably don’t sound like a lot of fun, but app designers are trying to change that with an array of mobile …
August 24, 2018
8 Personal Finance Apps to Try for Fun (and More)
8 Personal Finance Apps to Try for Fun (and More)
Managing money takes know-how, discipline and motivation. Traditional apps can help, but some new apps also use gamification to bring behavioral finan…
July 30, 2018
3 Spending Strategies for Your Retirement
3 Spending Strategies for Your Retirement
Making your retirement savings last for 20, 30 or more years takes careful budget planning. Where do you start? Here are three options to consider.
July 17, 2018
Living Well on Less: The Middle Class Pinch
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
Top 6 Apps to Spring Clean Your Finances
Top 6 Apps to Spring Clean Your Finances
To help get a better grip on where your money is going, recommit to a budget or jump-start your savings plan, these handy apps are just a swipe away.
March 26, 2018
The Power of Living Within Your Means
The Power of Living Within Your Means
Budgeting is work, but it allows you to spend your money on what you value most.
March 8, 2018