Written to help you do a better job of managing your personal and family financial affairs and to help you get more for your money. You get ideas on saving, investing, cutting taxes, making major purchases, advancing your career, buying a home, paying for education, health care and travel, plus much, much more. Special issues cover the latest information about car buying (December) and Mutual Funds (March and September).
Home Sweet Asset
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Tax Law Winners and Losers
STATES LOWER TAXES TO COURT RETIREES • The tax breaks range from property tax exemptions to tax-free retirement plan withdrawals.
IS COLLEGE STILL A GOOD INVESTMENT? • Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
CHANGES ARE COMING TO YOUR CREDIT SCORE • FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
A SAFER WAY TO SHARE YOUR DATA
CALENDAR
BRIEFING • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
Invest in the Planet • Give your portfolio a greener tint, and make some money, too.
6 Green Stocks • These companies prosper by addressing environmental challenges.
Sustainable Income • Green bonds are making an impact on the environment.
3 Shades of Green Funds • These funds and ETFs take varying approaches to sustainable investing.
WHO DECIDES WHAT’S GREEN?
What Kills Bull Markets • We don’t think this record run is over yet— but we’re watching these signs.
Don’t Give Up on Energy Stocks
The Income Rally Roars On
2 Picks Hit a Rough Patch
Is Your Mutual Fund Politically Biased?
Emerging Challenges • A stake in multinationals buoys this fund when developing markets sink.
A Calmer Way to Invest • This ETF uses two tactics to smooth returns.
A Deep Bench Bodes Well
KIPLINGER'S SPECIAL REPORT: THE POWER of an HSA • Health savings accounts help defray the cost of high-deductible health plans. They’re also a powerful way to invest for retirement.
SHOULD INVEST YOUR HSA DOLLARS?
Find Good Funds for Your HSA
Family Finances Are a Joint Project
BEST VALUES IN TAX SOFTWARE • We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.
Free Filing
Great Accounts for an Emergency Fund
Money Management Advice for Expats • You need to take extra steps to handle everything from banking to health care.
Expect Surprises in Retirement • Financially, your experiences have been mixed—and sometimes eye-opening.
Good Debt, Bad Debt • It’s often smart to borrow to boost your income and your assets.
When You’re In Too Deep
Can You Count on Social Security?
What Drives Stock Returns? • Hint: It’s more than just company profits.
HOME PRICES ON THE RISE • A tight supply of homes for sale and lower mortgage rates are pushing up home values. Sellers and homeowners are reaping the rewards.
Should You Refinance?
Find Out What Your Home Is Worth
Home Prices in 100 Cities
Top Housing Markets of 2020
Should Your Next Car Be New or Used?
Test Your Financial Smarts • April is Financial Literacy Month, when educators promote efforts to improve Americans’ understanding of taxes, saving, credit and more. Think you’re already savvy about your finances? Take our quiz to find out.