Podcast
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
Annuities: How They Could Work for You
Annuities: How They Could Work for You
No doubt, investing in annuities can be a tough call for the active investor. But there comes a time when relinquishing some control in exchange for r…
May 6, 2021
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
What to do with the house, the vacation house and the china? We talk with a financial adviser who's got some wise counsel. Also, who makes up the so-c…
May 2, 2021
How to Invest Green in a White-Hot Market, with Anne Kates Smith
How to Invest Green in a White-Hot Market, with Anne Kates Smith
Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. In an era of triple-digit gains for many market favorites (it's not just Tesla), we look for value options. …
April 15, 2021
Bitcoin: Should You Invest? With Tyrone Ross
Bitcoin: Should You Invest? With Tyrone Ross
Pretending it’s a fad that will go away didn't work for the internet, and it won’t work for cryptocurrency, either. But there are still so many questi…
April 6, 2021
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How the Gig Economy Is Faring, with Kathy Kristof
How the Gig Economy Is Faring, with Kathy Kristof
As with so many things, the pandemic has had a big effect on side hustles and contract work. We talk with an expert in the field on finding a good gig…
March 24, 2021
Max Out Your Stimulus Check with Rocky Mengle
Max Out Your Stimulus Check with Rocky Mengle
You probably know you're getting a stimulus check, but did you know you can have an impact on its amount? Senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about t…
March 17, 2021
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Chen…
March 8, 2021
Having the Money Talk with Your Parents, with Cameron Huddleston
Having the Money Talk with Your Parents, with Cameron Huddleston
Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse.
March 2, 2021
Love and Money with Financial Planner Mari Adam
Love and Money with Financial Planner Mari Adam
Financial planner Mari Adam helps couples work together to have a good relationship with each other – and their finances. Also, some twists for 2020 t…
February 25, 2021
Why Pay Money to File Your Taxes?
Why Pay Money to File Your Taxes?
Far more people could be filing their federal returns for free; maybe even their state taxes. Also, the latest from Brandon Copeland and the not-so-se…
February 17, 2021
Unpacking the GameStop Blowup with Kyle Woodley
Unpacking the GameStop Blowup with Kyle Woodley
Senior investing editor Kyle Woodley breaks down the latest short squeeze and its broader implications. Also, General Motors says it’s going all-elect…
February 9, 2021
Handling Taxes and Insurance When Working from “Home”
Handling Taxes and Insurance When Working from “Home”
Working remotely in a new state, maybe even a new country? That can lead to complications, particularly when it comes to taxes. Also: why the IRS is s…
February 2, 2021
Taxes on Retirees — What’s New?
Taxes on Retirees — What’s New?
In this episode of Your Money's Worth, senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about the latest update of the Kiplinger Retiree Tax Map. Will states with…
January 26, 2021
Jim Patterson on The Kiplinger Letter’s 2021 Forecasts
Jim Patterson on The Kiplinger Letter’s 2021 Forecasts
What to expect from the U.S. economy, the new Congress and next administration, as well as the outlook for bitcoin, self-driving trucks and more.
January 19, 2021
Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?
Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security?
Social Security has funding problems that the COVID-19 pandemic has made worse. What are the prospects for the next Congress and administration doing …
January 12, 2021
James K. Glassman’s Stock Picks for 2021
James K. Glassman’s Stock Picks for 2021
Kiplinger columnist James K. Glassman has been picking 10 stocks a year for decades now. We talk about what’s on his 2021 list, and how previous picks…
January 7, 2021
Doug Glanville on Race, Sports — and Personal Finance
Doug Glanville on Race, Sports — and Personal Finance
Kiplinger contributor (and former Major League Baseball player) Doug Glanville shares insights from years playing the game — and investing. Also, what…
December 22, 2020
State Taxes on the Middle Class, with Rocky Mengle
State Taxes on the Middle Class, with Rocky Mengle
Every year Kiplinger ranks all 50 states for their tax-friendliness. For 2020, Senior Tax Editor Rocky Mengle has put the focus on the middle class. H…
December 15, 2020
Your Year-End Financial To-Do List
Your Year-End Financial To-Do List
We know you've got a lot to tackle, but these are the must-dos you should review before the year runs out on you.
December 9, 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
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
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
Financial Benefits for Military Families
Financial Benefits for Military Families
For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum…
November 10, 2020
State Taxes on the Ballot 2020 -- Pot, Real Estate and More
State Taxes on the Ballot 2020 -- Pot, Real Estate and More
Kiplinger.com senior tax editor Rocky Mengle joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss the significant tax questions at stake on this year's ele…
November 2, 2020