David Muhlbaum
In his former role as Senior Online Editor, David edited and wrote a wide range of content for Kiplinger.com. With more than 20 years of experience with Kiplinger, David worked on numerous Kiplinger publications, including The Kiplinger Letter and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. He co-hosted Your Money's Worth, Kiplinger's podcast and helped develop the Economic Forecasts feature.
Prior to Kiplinger, David worked as an editor for MarketWatch and before that, America Online, which was then first starting to program content. At AOL, David helped build its business news channel, bringing together a range of wire providers and contract content from sources including The New York Times, Business Week and the Financial Times to create a comprehensive, 24/7 financial news source for millions of readers. His first job in journalism was with the East Hampton (NY) Star, where coverage of celebrity zoning disputes gave him a life-long appreciation for public records and tax maps. He holds a BA in American Literature from Middlebury College. David has represented Kiplinger on television, radio and podcasts, particularly on topics automotive. He has appeared on CNBC, WGN-TV (Chicago), Cars Yeah!, Bloomberg BNA, Voice of America and others. He is a member of the Washington Automotive Press Association.
Latest articles by David Muhlbaum
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The Best Way to Buy a Used Car
Buying & Leasing a Car Look for two- to three-year-old used vehicles because they’ve already lost the lion’s share of their initial value.
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3 Reliable Used Cars That Are Bargains
cars Ford, Kia and Cadillac make affordable alternatives to popular vehicles on the used-car market.
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Buy the Gas Your Car Deserves
Smart Buying Gasoline is just gasoline – or is it? Also, we wade into the premium vs. regular debate.
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8 Hidden Values in the Used Car Market
cars When buying or leasing a new car, Kiplinger readers know to consider depreciation and residual value.
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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Markets In the early 2000s, one of my wife's cousins pressed Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles MacKay on me.
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States That Tax Your Federal Government Pension the Most
retirement Retired federal employees often get a tax break for their service. But not here.
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How to Get a Great Deal on a New Car
Buying & Leasing a Car Our tips will help even the least confrontational among you negotiate a price you wouldn't feel embarrassed disclosing to your neighbors.
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8 Amazing New Technologies That Will Make America's Military Even Stronger
Technology
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Why a Roth IRA Is a No-Brainer for Retirement Savers
retirement Roth accounts offer big advantages over traditional IRAs and 401(k)s.
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3 Things You Didn't Know About Warren Buffett
investing Put your knowledge of one of the world's greatest investors to the test.
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How to Get a Great Deal on a Car Lease
Buying & Leasing a Car Leasing can put you in the car you really want. But don't let lower payments lull you into spending more than you should.
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Secrets of the Millionaire Next Door
savings Join the ranks of the invisible rich by building wealth the right way.
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Best Careers for the Next 10 Years
business The future is bright for these professions based on hiring and pay.
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Dying Professions That Job Hunters Should Avoid
business The future looks grim for these three careers based on hiring and pay.
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8 Everyday Things That Refuse to Die
Technology Ever reached in your pocket and wondered why you’re still carrying around pennies?
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11 Best Values in Used Cars, 2016
cars If you’re in the market for a used car, 2016 is shaping up to be a good year to buy.
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9 Tips to Get Your Car to 200,000 Miles or More
Buying & Leasing a Car The average age of cars on the road today is higher than ever — over 11 years old, according to IHS Automotive.
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3 Things That Are Disappearing Forever
Technology Everyday items we take for granted will soon be obsolete.
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Buy a Used Car Online Without Haggling
Buying & Leasing a Car Hate negotiating? You can pick up a car as easily as a new pair of shoes—or a date—with these online services.
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Tricks to Make Your Car Last for 200,000 Miles
cars Try these tips to keep your vehicle running forever.
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Stocks Paying Dividends for a Century or More
investing Investors have been pocketing cash payouts for well over 100 years.
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Good Reasons to Work Past Retirement Age
Making Your Money Last It can pay to stay on the job even after you are eligible to retire.
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How to Make Your Older Car Smarter, Safer
Buying & Leasing a Car A lot of today's automotive gee-whiz can be adapted to yesterday's wheels.
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Why the Humble Penny Refuses to Die
Politics The coin's survival has more to do with lobbying dollars than common sense.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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