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3 Smart Places to Save Now
3 Smart Places to Save Now
Boomers planning on retiring in the next several years should consider these three tax-smart moves now. They can help you cut the taxes you’ll pay on …
September 23, 2021
How to Calculate Your Net Worth
How to Calculate Your Net Worth
Run an inventory of your assets and liabilities to find out how much you're worth.
September 20, 2021
Best Online Brokers, 2021
Best Online Brokers, 2021
With new traders flocking to the market, can firms keep up? We test how well they serve clients of all stripes.
August 27, 2021
Long-Term Rates Will Edge Higher
Long-Term Rates Will Edge Higher
Yields on bank savings accounts will stay low. Home mortgage rates will remain affordable.
July 30, 2021
Fintech: The Bank Disrupters
Fintech: The Bank Disrupters
Fintechs offer mostly free accounts with tantalizing yields and slick features, but don’t expect much hand-holding.
July 25, 2021
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Bank-Loan Funds Are in a Sweet Spot
Bank-Loan Funds Are in a Sweet Spot
They do well when rates are rising and the economy is strong.
June 24, 2021
Earn 3.54% With Series I Bonds
Earn 3.54% With Series I Bonds
A savings or money market deposit account is best for quick cash, but I bonds can fit into a longer-term savings plan.
June 23, 2021
The Best Bank for You
The Best Bank for You
Check out our list of the best candidates for your next financial institution based on interest rates, fees and other features.
June 22, 2021
The Inflation Spike Probably Won't Last
The Inflation Spike Probably Won't Last
Long-term demographic and economic trends will keep a lid on future price hikes.
June 22, 2021
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Keeps It Short and Sweet
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Keeps It Short and Sweet
This member of the Kiplinger 25 focuses on debt with one- to five-year maturities, making it less sensitive to interest-rate shifts.
May 25, 2021
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
In a digital world, it's even more critical to teach children how to handle cold, hard cash.
May 24, 2021
How the Senior Safe Act Protects Your Finances
How the Senior Safe Act Protects Your Finances
The law encourages employees of financial services firms to report cases of suspected elder financial abuse, hopefully leading to more prosecutions of…
May 21, 2021
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
May 19, 2021
Rebuilding Emergency Savings in 2021: Take a Realistic Approach
Rebuilding Emergency Savings in 2021: Take a Realistic Approach
Saving for a rainy day can be a tall order, especially if you have recently experienced a financial setback. Taking even small steps can help you work…
April 21, 2021
What to Make of Bitcoin
What to Make of Bitcoin
The digital currency has delivered dizzying gains—and is just as volatile as ever.
March 26, 2021
Should You Worry About Rising Interest Rates?
Should You Worry About Rising Interest Rates?
Look past the 10-year Treasury yield. Smart investors cast a wide net.
March 23, 2021
4 Tips on How to Negotiate for Anything
4 Tips on How to Negotiate for Anything
You can haggle for a better price on just about any product or service. You just need to know how to approach these conversations.
March 9, 2021
Switch Accounts for a Better Yield?
Switch Accounts for a Better Yield?
If your current account has a reliable history of strong yields, it might be worth sticking around.
February 23, 2021
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
If you’ve added a dog or cat to your family, consider pet insurance to manage routine and unexpected veterinary bills.
December 16, 2020
17 Best Amazon Prime Perks for the Holidays
17 Best Amazon Prime Perks for the Holidays
Having an Amazon Prime membership isn't just about Amazon Prime Day. From Amazon for Students to Amazon Music, the benefits of Amazon Prime are far re…
December 1, 2020
Find Higher Yields for Your Cash
Find Higher Yields for Your Cash
Interest rates are scraping bottom, but here’s a road map to accounts that will help your money grow.
November 24, 2020
Build a Bond Ladder
Build a Bond Ladder
Exchange-traded funds give a new twist to an old technique to navigate a tricky market and manage cash flow.
November 23, 2020
How to Automate Your Savings in 6 Easy Steps
How to Automate Your Savings in 6 Easy Steps
Take advantage of technology to make building your savings and investing it a seamless – and pain-free – process.
November 19, 2020
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…
November 17, 2020
Bonds Will Deliver in 2021
Bonds Will Deliver in 2021
Don’t rush to withdraw any 2020 profits from the market. 2021 is looking good.
November 17, 2020