Knight Kiplinger
Knight came to Kiplinger in 1983, after 13 years in daily newspaper journalism, the last six as Washington bureau chief of the Ottaway Newspapers division of Dow Jones. A frequent speaker before business audiences, he has appeared on NPR, CNN, Fox and CNBC, among other networks. Knight contributes to the weekly Kiplinger Letter.
Latest articles by Knight Kiplinger
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Market Timing the Right Way
Markets Any money you might need in the next three years, especially for a known goal, should not be in stocks.
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Am I My Boss's Personal Servant?
business Knight Kiplinger weighs in on employers who use employees to run their errands and photocopying copyrighted material.
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Should You Honor Mom's Last Wishes?
Caregiving Knight Kiplinger answers questions about giving to charity after a parent dies and what you need to reveal about your house to prospective buyers.
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When the Waiter Forgets to Charge You
spending Knight Kiplinger explains why it's ethical to speak up. Plus, what to do when your child is goofing off in college -- on your dime.
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What Your Home Is, and Isn't
Markets Owning a home has many benefits, as long as you don't lose perspective on the investment you're making.
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When Your Spouse Is a Moocher
insurance Don't throw off your financial responsibilities. Plus, ways to divide your estate fairly.
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As a Job Reference, Tell the Whole Truth
business Knight Kiplinger answers your questions about recommending former employees and when it's okay to use company letterhead.
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Can We Afford to Grow Old?
Politics Generations yet to come will face a much higher tax burden if nothing is done to change senior benefits.
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Do I Have to Report My Fender Bender?
cars Knight Kiplinger answers your ethics questions about reporting an auto accident and trading stocks.
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Who Gets Mom's Precious Heirlooms?
spending Knight Kiplinger answers your questions about whether a sibling should be able to claim a parent\\\'s valuables without your permission, and what to do when an employee threatens to sue.
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Better Options for CEO Pay
Markets We should reform stock options -- and offer them to every employee of a public company.
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The Invisible Rich
savings The biggest barrier to becoming rich is living like you're rich before you are.
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Philanthropy Made Easy
spending You don't have to have billions, like Warren Buffett or Bill Gates, to improve the world through philanthropy. Millions of Americans do it on a smaller scale each year, and a lot of them are creating their own mini foundations with no legal hassle.
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Microcredit: Why It's Such a Powerful Idea
business Editor's Note: In this column that appeared in the May 2005 issue of <i>Kiplinger's Personal Finance</i> magazine, editor-in-chief Knight A. Kiplinger extolled the benefits of microloans, a subject in the news now as microloan pioneer Muh
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