Features

Family spending on youth sports has surged as year-round leagues, training and travel become increasingly common.

By Choncé Maddox

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a reader navigate a heart-wrenching choice: Tap a 401(k) to save the lake home they love, or sell it to protect their financial future.

By Maurie Backman

If you liked Amy Winehouse, Radiohead or Miles Davis, we have new music recommendations for you.

By Steve Hochman

Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.

By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert

Shifting from tax preparation to tax planning can help you strategically time Roth conversions and avoid Social Security taxes or Medicare surcharges.

By Eric Heckman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CRTP

The growing U.S. deficit can only be controlled by cutting spending, accelerating growth or raising taxes. The latter is a real risk, but you can be prepared.

By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®

I asked all my service providers for lower prices. Here's what happened.

By Rachael Green

Travel is expensive and stressful these days. Here's how I'm preparing for my next trip to Italy — and how I feel like I'm already there.

By Ellen B. Kennedy

What you should do with an inheritance, even if it comes at the worst possible time.

By Janet Bodnar

"My mother told me, 'You can't just save — you have to invest in stocks and real estate.' She became a millionaire, too, after I left home. … It takes time!"

By Joyce Lamb

The TSA's expanding use of private airport security contractors. U.S. Here's how TSA Gold+ may affect wait times, consistency and future air travel.

By Choncé Maddox

Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.

By Dustin Wolk, CFP®

Millions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.

By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative

If you're demoralized about credit card debt, you're not alone. Rising costs can make progress feel slow, but this plan will help you keep moving forward.

By Robinson Torres, AFC®, CFEI®

If you want to stay ahead of rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.

By Sean Jackson

High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.

By Sean Jackson

Costco car and home insurance policies offer many perks for Costco members, including discounts and extra coverage options for more protection.

By Paige Cerulli

Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

Claiming Social Security too early can cost you thousands. Before you file, ask these essential questions to ensure you aren't leaving money on the table.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Thinking of trying a vacation package? Costco vacation deals, along with deals from BJ's and Sam's Club, are convenient and save you money. But what about the downsides?

By Daniel Bortz

New members can get up to $40 on a Costco Shop card when they sign up for a one-year Costco membership thanks to a new deal from Stack Social.

By Carla Ayers

Turn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a digital ID — here’s where it works and how to set it up.

By Laura Gariepy

Ready to call it quits? From timing Social Security to planning, here are eight pieces of Dave Ramsey advice for a secure retirement.

By Donna Fuscaldo

ETFs The best small-cap ETFs offer a contrarian way to potentially outperform the market over the long term.

By Tony Dong, MSc

The best mutual funds capitalize on new trends that emerge year to year, all while offering low costs and solid management.

By Kyle Woodley

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on Roth IRAs and the five-year rule, including contributions and conversions.

By Joy Taylor

Investors should start seeing SpaceX as a vertically integrated infrastructure giant spanning space transportation, global communications and AI compute.

By Mike Alves, MSAFP, CFP®, CEPA®, CRPC®