Features

ETFs The best health care ETFs offer diversification across medical industries as well as exposure to a sector with lower volatility than the broader market.

By Tony Dong, MSc

Americans will eventually need to apply for approval under ETIAS to travel to Europe, but the system has been repeatedly delayed.

By Alexandra Svokos

Your home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.

By Rachael Green

The master of comedy may have had a cynical view of life, but his philosophy can provide a blueprint for how retirees should live out their golden years.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Leaving these assets to your loved ones may be more trouble than it’s worth. Here's how to avoid adding to their grief after you're gone.

By David Rodeck

Your heirs will thank you for leaving any of these six assets as an inheritance.

By David Rodeck

The rule of $ 1,000 a month can estimate how much you need to save for retirement. Here's how this rule of thumb compares to other guesstimates.

By Adam Shell

Treasury bills, or T-bills, are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Treasury bills top the list of the safest places to save your cash.

By Erin Bendig

Retirement Taxes Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free.

By Kate Schubel

We're 67 with $5.8 million after years of scrimping. I want to spend $300K on much-needed home renovations and a new car. How can I get my wife to loosen up on spending?

By Maurie Backman

Along with CDs, fixed-rate annuities often pay more than money market funds and savings accounts. If you’re nervous about them, here’s one way to test the water.

By Ken Nuss

Life is too short to settle for what someone else considers success. Studies show most of us want happiness most, so why not go for yours?

By Becca Pearce, MBA, CEPA

As private equity consolidates the accounting industry, high-net-worth families with complex tax situations might want to set up centralized oversight.

By Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA

Happy Retirement A Kiplinger editor shares some retirement wishes for her father.

By Alexandra Svokos

Multiple accounts, inherited assets and life transitions can make finances harder to manage when you retire. Simplifying what you have is a smart move.

By Frank J. Legan

Tax planning is a year-round effort that uses strategies like Roth conversions to reduce future bills, even if it means moving into a higher bracket temporarily.

By Jay Sharifi

Playing it too safe could mean trips not taken, educations not funded, life not enjoyed. Don't abandon caution — just build contingency plans for your portfolio.

By Patrick Payne, Ph.D., CFP®

With gas prices trending higher, electric vehicles are getting a second look. Here's how to compare total costs before you book.

By Choncé Maddox

"There is freedom in amassing wealth and comfort. However, you can always make more money, but you can never make more time."

By Joyce Lamb

Integrating investment management and tax planning can make a big difference in the taxes you pay, especially during major financial events.

By Omar A. Morillo, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®

An open conversation between you and your partner about finances can help save you from the biggest argument couples have: money.

By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative

From metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.

By Dan Burrows

Find out if your retirement savings are on track with our quick quiz.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Economic Forecasts After soaring during the conflict in the Middle East, gasoline prices are about to head lower on signs of a peace deal coming together.

By Jim Patterson

You can use these trusts to cement your legacy, organize your estate and limit your exposure to estate and gift taxes.

By Donna LeValley

Your early retirement withdrawal plan can make or break your FIRE strategy. Think beyond financial independence to how you will maintain a stable portfolio.

By Jacob Schroeder

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax refunds, how to get the IRS to abate a penalty and related topics.

By Joy Taylor