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Home Prices in the 100 Largest Metro Areas
Home Prices in the 100 Largest Metro Areas
What’s happening in the market where you live?
January 23, 2021
Save Money With an Electric Car
Save Money With an Electric Car
Although some are still a pricey luxury, we found EVs that are fun, affordable and eligible for tax incentives.
December 26, 2020
11 Winter Car Maintenance Tips
11 Winter Car Maintenance Tips
There's more to getting your car ready for winter than figuring out where the scraper went.
December 9, 2020
Retirees, Get Ready for Virtual Video Visits for the Holidays
Retirees, Get Ready for Virtual Video Visits for the Holidays
Tap into virtual video software, age-friendly gadgets, video apps and accessories to make seasonal gatherings safe.
December 4, 2020
Where to Invest in 2021 with Anne Kates Smith
Where to Invest in 2021 with Anne Kates Smith
Kiplinger Executive Editor Anne Kates Smith joins us to talk about her 2021 outlook for stocks, market sectors, and even some specific stocks. Also, …
December 1, 2020
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How to Safely Socialize (and Work) at Home During the Pandemic
How to Safely Socialize (and Work) at Home During the Pandemic
Tips for transforming your backyard area into a social distancing hang out, as well as creating a work-from-home haven.
November 25, 2020
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
How Holiday Shopping Happens in a Pandemic
Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year will be like never before. DealNews analyst Julie Ramhold joins us to talk about how to navigate sale season. …
November 24, 2020
30 Great Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters for the 2020 Holiday Season
30 Great Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters for the 2020 Holiday Season
We’ve rounded up dozens of bargains from top retailers including Amazon, Costco and Walmart, but you’ll need to act fast.
November 23, 2020
Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
Retirees, Declutter for a Profit
There are a surprising number of online sites to sell your unwanted or little-used items to make some serious side money and downsize your stash.
November 23, 2020
Louisiana's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery is Underway
Louisiana's Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery is Underway
Holiday shoppers can avoid Louisiana sales tax on purchases of most items during the state's newest tax-free period.
November 20, 2020
Holiday Return Policies at 32 Leading Retailers
Holiday Return Policies at 32 Leading Retailers
Many retailers -- including Amazon, Macy's and Target -- have altered their return policies to reflect the extended 2020 holiday shopping season.
November 19, 2020
47 Stores That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving Day, 2020
47 Stores That Won’t Be Open on Thanksgiving Day, 2020
Is Target open on Thanksgiving? Is Walmart open on Thanksgiving? What about Best Buy, Costco and others? We’re tracking dozens of major retailers that…
November 19, 2020
16 Worst Gifts to Impulse Buy for the Holidays
16 Worst Gifts to Impulse Buy for the Holidays
Don't let those holiday sale promotions persuade you into buying something now that will be much cheaper later.
November 18, 2020
3 Good Reasons to Start Your Holiday Shopping Now -- If You Haven't Already
3 Good Reasons to Start Your Holiday Shopping Now -- If You Haven't Already
Don’t miss out on must-have items that could sell out long before Black Friday.
November 13, 2020
7 Ways Holiday Shopping Will Be Different This Year
7 Ways Holiday Shopping Will Be Different This Year
The pandemic has retailers and consumers reconsidering their approach to holiday shopping.
November 10, 2020
Sales Tax Holidays in 2020
Sales Tax Holidays in 2020
Seventeen states are having sales tax holidays this year. If you plan your shopping around these tax-free periods, you can save big on back-to-school …
November 2, 2020
Louisiana Adds Sales Tax Holiday to Help Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery
Louisiana Adds Sales Tax Holiday to Help Hurricane and Pandemic Recovery
Holiday shoppers can avoid Louisiana sales tax on purchases of most items during the November tax-free period.
November 2, 2020
Great Cards for Holiday Shopping
Great Cards for Holiday Shopping
The branded card of a retailer you are loyal to may have strong rewards.
October 29, 2020
COVID-19 Drives Used-Car Sales Boom
COVID-19 Drives Used-Car Sales Boom
Commuters afraid of public transportation in a pandemic have been scooping up wheels.
October 19, 2020
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
Thinking about selling your house? Here are several home features potential buyers are coveting right now.
October 16, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day
Kiplinger.com editor and veteran comparison shopper Bob Niedt joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about the ins and outs of Amazon Prime Day.…
October 13, 2020
16 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
16 Deal Sites and Tools for Finding Online Shopping Bargains
Love shopping online, but hate searching the web for sales? Skip the hassle by using these resources that will do the deal hunting for you.
October 8, 2020
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
High-Tech Aids for Aging in Place
High-Tech Aids for Aging in Place
Apple Watch and other technology provides fast feedback, comfort for older users, and a powerful assist for caregivers.
October 1, 2020
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In
Take a look at our list of American cities with the lowest costs of living. Is one of the cheapest cities in the U.S. right for you?
October 1, 2020