Mark Solheim
Mark was editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine from July 2017 to June 2023. Prior to becoming editor, he was the Money and Living sections editor and, before that, the automotive writer. He has also been editor of Kiplinger.com as well as the magazine's managing editor, assistant managing editor and chief copy editor. Mark has also served as president of the Washington Automotive Press Association. In 1990 he was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Mark earned a B.A. from University of Virginia and an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Mark lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, and they spend as much time as possible in their Glen Arbor, Mich., vacation home.
Latest articles by Mark Solheim
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Seating for Seven
Buying & Leasing a Car The best values for 2007 put minivans out to pasture.
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Finally, Your Real MPG
Buying & Leasing a Car Fuel economy ratings haven't always lined up with actual drivers' results. Now, new estimates for 2008 will reflect real-world miles per gallon.
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ABCs of a Great Car Loan
Buying & Leasing a Car A few simple strategies will prevent you from being fleeced in the dealer's finance office.
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Detroit Auto Show: Tech and Environment in the Driver's Seat
Buying & Leasing a Car Power and speed are no longer the mantra in Motor City. Reporting from Detroit, columnist Mark Solheim names six of the best new concept cars and shows you what to expect for the 2008 model year.
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Street Smarts for Teen Drivers
Buying & Leasing a Car To encourage save driving, consider adding an emergency-maneuvers driving course to your teen's training.
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The Best of the 2007 Cars
Buying & Leasing a Car Which of the almost 500 models is perfect for you?
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Hot Trends in 2007 Cars
Buying & Leasing a Car The latest technology in safety and entertainment on the road.
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Driving Schools for Teens
Buying & Leasing a Car These courses teach young drivers how to stay safe on the road.
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Hate to Haggle? Here's Help
Buying & Leasing a Car If you don't want to pay sticker price for a new car but hate to negotiate, there are services that can snag a deal for you.
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When Leasing Makes Sense
Buying & Leasing a Car The advantages of a lease, how to design your own, and how to find expert help.
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Subcompacts Come Back
Buying & Leasing a Car Small cars are now a far cry from '70s-era econoboxes which offered little more than a radio.
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Can't Sell Your Home? Try My Desperate Measure
real estate Alan Weinkrantz used a blog to market his house in Alamo Heights, Tex.
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Who Needs Gas Engines?
Buying & Leasing a Car Automakers are finally revving up production of low-gas and no-gas vehicles that go beyond hybrids.
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Buy a 2006 Car on Sale?
Buying & Leasing a Car Unless you get a big discount on the '06, you'll likely come out ahead buying an '07 model.
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Yukon Country
Buying & Leasing a Car On the road in Alaska with the newly redesigned GMC Yukon Denali.
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Not Your Boomers' SUVs
Buying & Leasing a Car The Acura RDX and Toyota FJ Cruiser are aimed at young men who want style, performance and utility.
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Sleek and Sporty SUVs
Buying & Leasing a Car Performance crossovers are designed for buyers who want more pizazz in their daily drive.
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Save on Car Rentals
Buying & Leasing a Car To get the best deals this summer, start with the Internet and book early.
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Cost-Conscious Comfort
Buying & Leasing a Car Ready for a luxe ride without the eye-popping price tag? Three new models now in dealer showrooms offer luxury and a cushy ride for less than $34,000.
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How Green is My Hybrid?
Buying & Leasing a Car For the planet and your pocket, benefits of the latest models are iffy.
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Rating the Hybrids
Buying & Leasing a Car See how seven of the most popular hybrids stack up in terms of value and environmental friendliness.
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Tax-Friendly Places to Buy a Car
Buying & Leasing a Car Auto owners in Oregon live in the least-taxing state, while car buyers in Nevada aren't so lucky.
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Re-Lease for Less
Buying & Leasing a Car Are you paying too much on your lease? It's easy to get confused by the terminology and numbers. But even if you've been driving the car for a while, it's not too late to snag a good deal -- consider refinancing.
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Camry's New Body, Old Soul
Buying & Leasing a Car Its competitors have left Camry looking like an everyman's car, an image Toyota wants to dispel.
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