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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
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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
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