Feature Archive | July 2025

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July 23rd
- The Best Stocks of the Century
- Barry Ritholtz: How to Spot Bad Investing Advice and Build a Resilient Portfolio
- Why Your Social Security Check Might Be Smaller (and How to Protect It)
- Value vs Growth Investing Isn't So Simple
- How the Stock Market Performed in the First 6 Months of Trump's Second Term
- Your Online Security: 10 Things You Should Know
- A Financial Planner's Prescription for the Headache of Multiple Retirement Accounts
- Overpaying for Financial Advice? A Financial Planner's Guide to Fees
- The Big Red Bucket Theory: A Financial Adviser's Simple Way to Visualize Your Retirement Plan
July 22nd
- Denmark Raised the Social Security Age to 70. Should the US Do the Same?
- 5 Ways Portfolios Have Been Impacted In Trump's First Six Months in Office
- We Check on Our Favorite Bond Funds Amid Tariff Volatility
- Are You a Doormat at Work? The Hidden Cost of Excessive People-Pleasing
- A Guide to Personalizing Your Retirement Plan for Maximum Impact
- How Advisers Can Rev Up Sales With Medicare
July 21st
- I Live Next to a Costco Business Center. Here Are 5 Things You Won't Find at a Costco Wholesale
- How to Tell Your Own Story
- Take It From a Tax Attorney: This Is a Magic Multimillion-Dollar Tax-Saving Strategy
- What Would You Like to Leave Behind? A Financial Planner's Guide to Family Wealth Discussions
July 20th
- The Surprising Truth About Loneliness and Longevity
- The Dollar Index Is Sliding. Is Your Portfolio Prepared?
- How Four Families Handled Natural Disasters
- Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement
- I Have Plenty of Money: Why Do I Need a Long-Term Care Plan?
July 19th
- How to Plan the Perfect Italian Dream Trip After 60
- The GENIUS, CLARITY, and Anti-CBDC Acts: What Bitcoin Investors Need to Know
- Wellness Stocks to Invest in Now
- My First $1 Million: Retiree, 63, Chicago Metro Area
- I Let AI Plan My Next Vacation. The Results Were Unexpected.
- Three Steps for Evaluating a Downsize in Retirement: A Financial Planner's Guide
- Worried About Your Retirement Income? Four Questions to Ask Yourself, From a Financial Planner
July 18th
- Ask the Editor, July 18: Questions on the $6,000 Senior Deduction
- Don't Let a "Clunker" Fund Drag Down Your 401(k)
- Do You Need Flood Insurance? I'm an Insurance Expert, and Here's Where You Can Get It
- I'm an Investment Professional: These Are the Three Money Tips I'm Giving My College Grad
July 17th
- If You'd Put $1,000 Into Berkshire Hathaway Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
- New SALT Cap Deduction: Unlock Massive Tax Savings With Non-Grantor Trusts
- Know Your ABDs? A Beginner's Guide to Medicare Basics
- I'm an Investment Adviser: Why Playing Defense Can Win the Investing Game
July 16th
- Callable CDs Have High Rates: We Still Don't Recommend You Get Them
- High Mortgage Rates Are Holding My Retirement Hostage: Can I Still Downsize and Retire?
- The Ultra-Rich Don't Always Pay Cash: Why Mark Zuckerberg Took Out a Mortgage
- Five Big Beautiful Bill Changes and How Wealthy Retirees Can Benefit
- Portfolio Manager Busts Five Myths About International Investing
July 15th
- 3 Benefits of Using Desktop Platforms for Active Trading
- Is It Time to Cut the Cord on Your Landline?
- I Want to Buy an Annuity, but I'm Scared I'll Get Ripped Off. Should I Get One Anyway?
- Can AI Help With Your Finances?
- I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Smart Moves for DIY Investors
- Neglecting Car Maintenance Could Cost You More Than a Repair, Especially in the Summer
- 'Drivers License': A Wealth Strategist Helps Gen Z Hit the Road
July 14th
- If You'd Put $1,000 Into Procter & Gamble Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
- 2026 Social Security COLA: The Little Known Data Shift That Could Impact Millions of Retirees' Benefits
- Financial Pros Provide a Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth in 10 Years
- You're Divorced, But the Work Isn't Over: A Guide to Five Financial Tasks to Do ASAP
- Quiz: How much do you know about nontaxable income?
- Quiz: How much do you know about Medicare?
July 13th
- ‘I Play Pickleball in Retirement.’ Is It HSA-Eligible?
- The Delightful Way to Protect Your Cognitive Health
- Five Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Year of Retirement
- I'm an Investing Expert: This Is How You Can Invest Like Warren Buffett
- Integrity, Generosity and Wealth: A Faith-Based Approach to Business
July 12th
- How to Invest as the AI Industry Grows Up
- I’m 62 and Worried About Social Security’s Future. Should I Take It Early?
- My First $1 Million: Retired Tech Industry Director, 78, Delaware County, Ohio
- The Country Club Arms Race Adds Perks (And Fees) Beyond Golf. Is It Worth the Expense?
- Retire in the UK for Culture, History and Location
- How Much Income Can You Get From an Annuity? An Annuities Expert Gets Specific
- Your Paycheck Stops in Retirement, But Your Life Doesn't: An Expert Guide to Planning for a Confident Future
- Are You Jeopardizing Your Future to Help Your Adult Kids? An Expert Guide for How to Not Do That
July 11th
- Ask the Editor, July 17: Tax Questions on the New Tax Law
- I Have Two Homes, But Three Kids. Can My Estate Plan Be Fair?
- I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Some Long-Term Care Insurance Tips for Every Age
- Engineering Reliable Retirement Income in 2025: An Expert Guide
- Crazy Markets Shouldn't Derail Your Retirement if You Follow This Financial Pro's Plan
July 10th
- Key to Financial Peace of Mind: Think 'What's Next?' Rather Than 'What If?'
- Three Estate Planning Documents a Business Owner Can't Afford to Skip
July 9th
- 8 Rules for Choosing the Right Financial Adviser
- Mom Needs a Nursing Home. Should I Spend Down Her Assets So She Qualifies for Medicaid?
- Financial Fact vs Fiction: Why Your 'Magic Number' Isn't Actually Magical
- Opportunity Zones: An Expert Guide to the Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill
- Five Ways Retirees Can Keep Perspective Through Market Jitters
- Kiplinger Word Flower Archive
- Kiplinger Word Search Archive
- Kiplinger Word Row Archive
- Kiplinger Sudoku (Hard) Archive
- Kiplinger Easy Sudoku Archive
- Kiplinger Mini Crosswords Archive
July 8th
- Kiplinger Crosswords Archive
- Sam's Club Takes On Amazon Prime With Big Summer Savings — But Is It Worth Joining?
- Average 401(k) Match: Do You Work for a Generous Company?
- Should You Start a 'Trump Account' for Your Child?
- I'm a Financial Strategist: This Is the Investment Trap That Keeps Smart Investors on the Sidelines
- Can You Be a Good Parent to an Only Child When You're Also a Business Owner?
- Nine Things You May Not Know About Social Security
- How Advisers Can Steer Their Clients Through Market Volatility (and Strengthen Their Relationships)
July 7th
- Electric Car Owners Can’t Avoid Road Taxes in 2025
- Prior Authorization Coming to Traditional Medicare Starting in 2026
- The 60-40 Portfolio Rule of Investing: Not Dead Yet?
- The Hidden Costs of Caregiving: Crisis Goes Well Beyond Financial Issues
- Cash Balance Plans: An Expert Guide to the High Earner's Secret Weapon for Retirement
July 6th
- How to Get Rid of the Things Your Kids Don't Want While Downsizing
- Five Things You Can Learn From Jimmy Buffett's Estate Dispute
- I'm a Financial Adviser: For True Diversification, Think Beyond the Basic Stock-Bond Portfolio
- I'm a Retirement Psychologist: Money Won't Buy You Happiness in Your Life After Work
July 5th
- Ask the Editor, July 4: Tax Questions on Inherited IRAs
- How to Find the Best Alternatives to Popular Travel Destinations
- The Retirement Rule of $1 More
- Recent Market Volatility Offers Valuable Lessons for Investors
- My First $1 Million: Retired Self-Employed Attorney, 75, Coast of Washington
- Retire in Spain for Rich Culture, Cuisine and Coastal Bliss
- Retiring Early? This Strategy Cuts Your Income Tax to Zero
- Ditch the Golf Shoes: Your Retirement Needs a Side Gig
July 4th
- The $33,000 Retirement: One Man's Surprising Path to Financial Freedom at 61
- The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to Buy
- Seven Golf Course Destinations to Vacation Away from the Crowds
- Walmart Takes on Prime Day with Competing July Deals Event
- Roth IRA Conversions in the Summer? Why Now May Be the Sweet Spot
- I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How Your Insurance Protects You While You're on Vacation
- A Financial Expert's Three Steps to Becoming Debt-Free (Even in This Economy)
July 3rd
- Last-Minute FSA or HSA-Eligible Amazon Prime Day Deals to Get Before They're Gone
- Ten Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
- Don't Fall For These Five Costly Medicare Myths
- Could Screen Time Be Good for Your Health?
- Investing Professionals Agree: Discipline Beats Drama Right Now
- 'Doing Something' Because of Volatility Can Hurt You: Portfolio Manager Recommends Doing This Instead
July 2nd
- The Five Social Security Blind Spots Retirees Often Miss
- Amazon Resale: Where Amazon Prime Returns Become Your Online Bargains
- I Got Laid Off at 59 with an $800,000 401(k). What Are My Options?
- Does Morningstar’s Retirement Withdrawal Advice Work for Investors?
- Social Security's First Beneficiary Lived to Be 100: Will You?
- An Investment Strategist Demystifies Direct Indexing: Is It for You?
- Q2 2025 Post-Mortem: Rebound, Risks and Generational Shifts
July 1st
- This 401(k) Withdrawal Snafu Could Knock Your Portfolio off Course
- A Financial Checklist for Your College-Bound Kids
- Why Homeowners Should Beware of Tangled Titles
- A Cautionary Tale: Why Older Adults Should Think Twice About Being Landlords
- Home Equity Evolution: A Fresh Approach to Funding Life's Biggest Needs
- Aging: The Overlooked Risk Factor
- 3 Retirement Income Mistakes—And How Bond Ladders Can Help You Avoid Them