shopping
15 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
15 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
Thinking about selling your house? Here are 15 home features potential buyers are coveting right now.
August 2, 2021
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
When both state and local taxes are considered, you'll pay more sales tax when shopping in these states.
July 27, 2021
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
The German supermarket chain is known for low prices, but not every item on Aldi's shelves is a bargain. See our list of the best and worst buys.
July 14, 2021
Tax-Free Weekends (or Weeks) for Back-to-School Shopping
Tax-Free Weekends (or Weeks) for Back-to-School Shopping
Sales tax holidays are a great way to save money on clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and other back-to-school necessities.
July 12, 2021
How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer
How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer
As used car values soar, the old rules of how to get the best price still hold. Also, in the stock market, value stocks pull a rotation move on growth…
July 2, 2021
Subscribe to Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Be a smarter, better informed investor.
The Most Popular Items Sold on Amazon Prime Day
The Most Popular Items Sold on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day moved up to June 2021 after a dive into October in 2020. Here are the most popular items sold this week.
June 23, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2021
Prime members can plan their Prime Day purchases in advance to efficiently score the biggest and best deals throughout the two-day event.
June 14, 2021
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2021?
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2021?
Circumstances beyond its control forced Amazon to move its annual Christmas-in-July Amazon Prime Day blowout sale in 2020 to October. Prime Day 2021 w…
June 2, 2021
COVID’s Silver Lining: A Calmer Life
COVID’s Silver Lining: A Calmer Life
This family left the West Coast for a simpler lifestyle in a small Cape Cod town.
May 26, 2021
5 Alternatives to Amazon Prime for Free Shipping on Everyday Purchases
5 Alternatives to Amazon Prime for Free Shipping on Everyday Purchases
You don’t need to pay Amazon Prime’s $119 annual fee to find a wide swath of products online at different retailers.
May 20, 2021
Latest Stimulus Offering: $50 or More Off Your Internet Bill
Latest Stimulus Offering: $50 or More Off Your Internet Bill
The Emergency Broadband Benefit can put money in the pocket of many Americans. But the relief is temporary and limited.
May 17, 2021
Tap the Money Tied Up in Your Home with Keith Gumbinger
Tap the Money Tied Up in Your Home with Keith Gumbinger
Housing prices have been on a tear, and that means home equity is up, too. Turning that value into cash in your wallet can be complicated, though. Equ…
May 12, 2021
Getting a Used Car Deal in a Tight Market
Getting a Used Car Deal in a Tight Market
Cars are scarce and prices have gone up. Use these strategies to find the best values.
April 29, 2021
Home Upgrades that Pay Off
Home Upgrades that Pay Off
Some affordable renovations recoup most of their cost when you sell.
April 24, 2021
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2021? The Dates May Have Leaked
When Is Amazon Prime Day 2021? The Dates May Have Leaked
Circumstances beyond its control forced Amazon to move its annual Christmas-in-July Amazon Prime Day blowout sale in 2020 to October. It looks like Pr…
April 22, 2021
11 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
11 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
You probably aren't using most of the perks tucked into that $119 annual fee -- which you don't need to pay to get the free Amazon shipping you crave.
April 13, 2021
How to Save on a Used Car
How to Save on a Used Car
Tips and techniques that can help you save money when shopping for a used car.
March 24, 2021
7 Ways to Save Money When Shopping Online
7 Ways to Save Money When Shopping Online
Shopping online has long been a popular option. In these times, it’s increasingly a must. Here’s how to save money when filling your cart with the cli…
March 23, 2021
Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
March 23, 2021
Get a Good Deal on Car Rentals
Get a Good Deal on Car Rentals
Get up to speed on how to snag a deal and avoid pesky fees.
March 20, 2021
Condo Owners’ Legal Rights When the Bug Guy Damages Your Property
Condo Owners’ Legal Rights When the Bug Guy Damages Your Property
Homeowners associations hire contractors for upkeep all the time, but what happens when an HOA’s contractor, such as a pest control worker, damages a …
February 10, 2021
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