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The Kiplinger Letter’s Top 10 Forecasts for 2022
The Kiplinger Letter’s Top 10 Forecasts for 2022
What to expect from the U.S. economy and an election-year Congress, as well as the outlook for cryptocurrency regulations, TikTok and more. Plus, we g…
January 13, 2022
The 2022 Stock-Market Outlook with Anne Smith and James K. Glassman
The 2022 Stock-Market Outlook with Anne Smith and James K. Glassman
Sure, measuring stock markets by calendar years is a bit artificial, but it’s still a good way to give your portfolio a checkup. We forecast what stoc…
December 28, 2021
Investing for Income with Jeffrey Kosnett
Investing for Income with Jeffrey Kosnett
Cold, hard cash working from home! No, this isn’t a scam — it’s an investing strategy built on bonds, REITs, preferred stocks and more.
November 30, 2021
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting an overhaul that could send your rates up (or down). We dig into what's changing with this coverage th…
November 19, 2021
Brandon Copeland on Reaching Financial Freedom
Brandon Copeland on Reaching Financial Freedom
This NFL player’s path to a future of financial independence after his pro career is over can help the rest of us plan.
November 2, 2021
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The Pros and Cons of Target Date Funds with Tony Drake
The Pros and Cons of Target Date Funds with Tony Drake
The simplicity of target date funds has made them popular, particularly among 401(k) savers. But investors may be paying a price.
October 19, 2021
Oh Unlucky Heirs with Tim Steffen
Oh Unlucky Heirs with Tim Steffen
Just because you’re in the will doesn’t mean you’re sitting pretty. Also: Does October deserve its scary reputation for stocks?
October 5, 2021
ETFs and Mutual Funds with Todd Rosenbluth
ETFs and Mutual Funds with Todd Rosenbluth
Which is better: ETFs or mutual funds? And how do you decide where to put your investments? CFRA fund expert Todd Rosenbluth has some answers. Also, h…
September 22, 2021
How to Complain (and Get Results), with Emma Patch
How to Complain (and Get Results), with Emma Patch
In today's customer-service environment, getting through and getting results takes determination — and skill. We'll talk about techniques to help you …
September 7, 2021
The Ins and Outs of IRAs with Ed Slott, CPA
The Ins and Outs of IRAs with Ed Slott, CPA
Are you saving for retirement? Good start. But almost everyone has something to learn about optimizing their individual retirement account from IRA st…
August 23, 2021
Investing in Space: The Sky Is Not the Limit, with Andrew Chanin
Investing in Space: The Sky Is Not the Limit, with Andrew Chanin
We talk to a pioneering fund manager about investing opportunities are in space. Also: Inflation is here — how should you adjust your investments?
July 27, 2021
Get the Most from the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Get the Most from the Expanded Child Tax Credit
The latest government stimulus is a much-more generous child tax credit, with a new twist: The IRS is going to send you money each month, if you're el…
July 15, 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
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experien…
June 2, 2021
Is Your Home Insured Against Disaster? Better Check
Is Your Home Insured Against Disaster? Better Check
Your insurance policy might leave you high and dry when things get wet (or hot, or shaky). We'll talk about making sure you're fully covered. Also, in…
May 18, 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
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
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing write…
March 31, 2021
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