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Regular columns
This week marks the debut of our Fund Watch column. The Kiplinger investing team climbs in the trenches, providing insights and context on fund news and trends. We'll also offer analysis from individual fund managers, asking them to discuss their favorite stocks. Check out our inaugural installment, by Thomas Anderson. He combs out the best moves for bond fund investors now.
We've also launched a new money-manager QA series. Kiplinger correspondent David Landis seeks out stars in the field and presents his interviews in an easy-to-understand, five-question format that provides important insights into the mutual fund world.
Our daily Stock Watch column has long kept readers up to date on market news. Each day our investment team spotlights a different stock and tells you whether it's worth a look or a pass. See what Jeffrey Kosnett has to say about Moody's, our latest column posted on Wednesday.
Each week, Steven Goldberg offers additional commentary on both funds and stocks in his Value Added column. And Jeff Kosnett puts fixed-income investments in perspective in his monthly column, Keeping Your Balance.
Investing blog
Get daily insights from money manager and Kiplinger's columnist Andrew Feinberg. His blog, The Money Monster, discusses investing strategies and keeps you updated on his efforts to trounce the SP.
The best mutual funds
Are you building a fund portfolio -- or re-examining your current holdings? We've assembled a list of the 25 best no-load funds you can buy -- and created simple portfolios tailored to different time horizons. Keep an eye out for regular, exclusive updates in the months ahead on our mutual funds page.
Following our fund suggestions is easy. But, of course, knowing the basics for yourself will help you become a smarter investor. Our Understanding Mutual Funds tutorial explains what to look for in a fund -- and when it's time to sell.
Investing tools
Stock Finder and Fund Finder help you track down investments that fit your criteria. Use Portfolio Tracker to organize your investments and follow their performance.
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The Current I-Bond Rate Until May Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active until November 2024 and presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
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What Are I-Bonds? Inflation Made Them Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. So how do they work?
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This New Sustainable ETF’s Pitch? Give Back Profits.investing Newday’s ETF partners with UNICEF and other groups.
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As the Market Falls, New Retirees Need a Planretirement If you’re in the early stages of your retirement, you’re likely in a rough spot watching your portfolio shrink. We have some strategies to make the best of things.
