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You’ve been a good customer, now your premium is creeping up. Here’s why loyalty might be costing you on car insurance.

By Paige Cerulli

What I faced in my first dental bill after retiring.

By Sandra Block

Finance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.

By Carla Ayers

Knowing how to read this financial statement can help you separate strong companies from struggling ones.

By David Milstead

While you set your giving strategy, think about your values, and select organizations that will put your contributions to good use.

By Emma Patch

Puzzles How many attempts will it take for you to guess the word? There's a new Word Row puzzle to try every day.

By Kiplinger Staff

Puzzles Challenge yourself with today's tricky Sudoku. There's a new puzzle to try every day.

By Kiplinger Staff

Puzzles Challenge yourself to find as many words as you can. The more letters you use, the more you score. Play a new Word Flower game daily on Kiplinger.com.

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From HELOCs to personal loans, here’s how to pay for a major home renovation without draining your savings.

By Paige Cerulli

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From solo streamers to bustling smart homes, here’s how to match your internet speed to your lifestyle and know when it’s time to upgrade.

By Paige Cerulli

Maximizing credit card perks isn’t just about spending more. It’s about avoiding hidden traps that erode the value of rewards.

By Paige Cerulli

The market you choose can make your dream getaway a smart investment — or an expensive mistake.

By Dori Zinn

Amazon’s Rufus chatbot, Alexa voice deals and Amazon Lens can change how you shop on Prime Day. Here’s how to use them wisely — and avoid being upsold.

By Paige Cerulli

Flood insurance costs are rising, but there are several ways to save. Learn what factors affect your flood insurance premiums and how to reduce your costs.

By Paige Cerulli

Worried about porch pirates? From Amazon lockers to secure lock boxes, here’s how to protect your holiday deliveries.

By Paige Cerulli

How the wealthy create passive income streams that keep paying long after the hard work is done.

By Zina Zumok

Puzzles Try today's easy Sudoku. There's a fresh puzzle to test your wits every day. If you need more of a challenge, tackle our hard Sudoku.

By Kiplinger Staff

It’s more than the sticker price — mortgage rates, down payments, taxes and debt all factor into whether a million-dollar home fits your budget.

By Paige Cerulli

From airline waivers to travel insurance claims, here’s how to limit losses when storms derail your trip.

By Paige Cerulli

Rising home prices and stubborn mortgage rates put this long-standing rule to the test.

By Paige Cerulli

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By Donna LeValley

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If you suspect your identity was stolen, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself, but make sure you take action fast.

By Bob Haegele

Identity Theft Take these steps to protect your identity and financial information on your phone in case it's lost or stolen.

By Collette Reitz

Travel Use these strategies to pay less for an apartment, condo or house when you travel.

By Cameron Huddleston

Your debt can prevent you from reaching your financial goals. Per financial advisor Dave Ramsey, here are the common reasons keeping you in it.

By Sean Jackson

Puzzles Take a break and play today's mini crossword for free. There's a fresh mini puzzle to test your wits every day.

By Kiplinger Staff

Puzzles Put your brain to the test with a fresh, full-sized crossword daily.

By Kiplinger Staff