Latest articles by David Muhlbaum
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The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in US History
Economic Forecasts The most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history have come from wind, fire, water and drought.
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5 Models That Show Hybrid Cars Might Be Right For You
A Kiplinger guide to hybrid cars with five models that could be right for you.
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Gas Prices Around the World
Budgeting Many world gas prices can make what Americans pay at the pump seem like a bargain. But not all.
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Seven Steps to Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip
Travel We have seven tips to help ensure safe, cool and comfortable travel.
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Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work
These are gas-saving tips that will actually work for you and your car this year.
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Social Security
Social Security Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money in your pocket. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your full retirement age to taking Social Security spousal benefits.
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Saver's Credit: Who Qualifies for This Retirement Tax Break?
Tax Breaks If your income isn't too high, the Saver's Credit can help lower your tax bill if you contribute to a retirement account.
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Kiplinger's Tax Map for Middle-Class Families: About Our Methodology
state tax The research behind our judgments.
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The 10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
state tax It can cost you thousands of dollars each year if you fail to consider state and local taxes before moving your family from one state to another.
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Defusing the Retirement “Tax Bomb” with David McClellan
Tax Breaks If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a surprise round of checks.
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Tax Breaks for College Finance with Kalman Chany
Paying for College Paying for (ever-pricier) college is a challenge that this consultant meets head on with highly specific guidance.
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USPS to Raise Rates for "Holiday" Season Again
personal finance If you want to avoid surge pricing for the postal service, you’ll need to send your holiday packages in September.
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Car-Buying in an Inflated Market with Jenni Newman
Buying & Leasing a Car With cars both scarce and expensive these days, what to do if you want – or need – a new ride? Car-buying strategist Jenni Newman of Cars.com shares some tips. Also, more on the magical 9% savings bond.
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How to Find a Job After Graduation, with Beth Hendler-Grunt
Starting Out: New Grads and Young Professionals Today’s successful job applicants need to know how to ace the virtual interview and be prepared to do good old-fashioned research and networking. Also, gas prices are high, but try a little global perspective.
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Is a Recession Coming?
Smart Buying With a lot of recession talk out there, we might just talk ourselves into one. We take that risk with Jim Patterson of The Kiplinger Letter. Also, dollar stores: deal or no deal?
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This Couple Tackles Love and Money as a Team
Getting Married Fyooz Financial, the husband and wife team of Dan and Natalie Slagle, have carved out a niche advising other couples with the money questions that come with pairing up. Also, where is this troubled stock market headed?
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Which Documents to Keep, Which to Shred and Which to Scan
home insurance A speedy recovery from disaster can depend on your recordkeeping. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance writer Rivan Stinson tells us how to get our papers in order.
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Decoding ESG Investing with Ellen Kennedy
Becoming an Investor Environmental, social and governance investing is simpler than it sounds, and has a profitable track record to boot.
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High Gas Prices with The Kiplinger Letter’s Jim Patterson
cars Why are we paying so much more at the pump? How long will it last? What can you do? Plus: Congress is making changes to retirement-savings rules again.
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The 2022 Real Estate Market with Daniel Bortz
Becoming a Homeowner Daniel Bortz doesn’t just write about home sales and housing prices – he’s been in the business. He’ll share insights about the real estate outlook for 2022 and “how-to” tips for both buyers and sellers. Also, the pain of high gas prices.
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The Future of Certified Financial Planners with Kamila Elliott
Becoming an Investor CFPs will tell you (and we’d agree) that not all financial advice is the same. We talk with the chair of the CFP Board about what she’s doing to preserve her organization’s brand and extend its reach. Also, the right way to file your tax returns for free.
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There’s No Escaping Your Credit Score (So Make It Count)
Financial Planning Kiplinger’s credit expert, Lisa Gerstner, joins us to talk credit strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars hit the market this year. Will one work for Sandy?
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Electric Vehicles Take Charge in 2022
Buying & Leasing a Car A range of new battery electric vehicles is coming for Tesla. And then there’s the electric Ford F-150, a landmark debut.
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National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Wants to Help
Financial Planning Your tax dollars are at work funding a government bureau to help you deal with the IRS. Strange but true! Also, the price of Amazon is going up.
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