Ryan Ermey
Ryan joined Kiplinger in the fall of 2013. He wrote and fact-checked stories that appeared in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine and on Kiplinger.com. He previously interned for the CBS Evening News investigative team and worked as a copy editor and features columnist at the GW Hatchet. He holds a BA in English and creative writing from George Washington University.
Latest articles by Ryan Ermey
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How to Invest Amid Coronavirus Panic
investing Kiplinger.com senior investing editor Kyle Woodley joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss risk-mitigating market strategies in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Also, the pair highlight virus-related scams to be aware of.
By Sandra Block Published
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Artisan Developing World Heads Off Emerging Challenges
investing A stake in multinationals buoys this fund when developing markets sink.
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Two Kiplinger Dividend 15 Picks Hit a Rough Patch
investing Giants 3M and ExxonMobil are on our watch list at the moment as lawsuits and sliding oil prices become potential hurdles to clear.
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What Kills Bull Markets
Markets We don’t think this record run is over yet — but we’re watching these signs.
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What Drives Stock Returns?
investing Hint: It’s more than just company profits.
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Where the Housing Market Is Headed
real estate Zillow.com economist Jeff Tucker joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the housing market outlook for 2020. The pair also offers tips for saving at the pump, as well as investing strategies amid coronavirus market panic.
By Sandra Block Published
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Best Values in Tax Software
taxes Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle breaks down our newly released tax software rankings. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss the ins and outs of trip insurance in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
By Sandra Block Published
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The Best ETFs You've Never Heard Of
investing Kiplinger.com investing guru Kyle Woodley returns to chat with hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey about the market's best lesser-known exchange-traded funds. Also, the cohosts review the leftover ramifications of the SECURE Act.
By Sandra Block Published
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How the SECURE Act Will Impact Your Retirement Plan
retirement IRAhelp.com's Ed Slott joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how the SECURE Act could be impacting your retirement plans. Also, the cohosts offer up last-minute Valentine's Day deals for the procrastinators.
By Sandra Block Published
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Protecting Your Digital Assets
business Jamie Hopkins, director of retirement research at Carson Group, joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how to protect your digital assets. Also, the pair offers tips on how to prevent your smart home devices from getting hacked.
By Sandra Block Published
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Picking Stocks? Your Brokerage Can Help
investing Online brokers have beefed up investor tools and research.
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Investors Prospered by Staying the Course
investing The long bull market made it easier to avoid buying high and selling low.
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3 Funds, 3 Stocks to Tap the Tiny Tech Trend
stocks It’s no secret that large technology firms have led the way for much of the bull market.
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Why You Should File Your Taxes Now
taxes Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss why you should file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2 form. Also, the pair dish on common nuisance fees and how to avoid them, as well as why renters need to invest in a renters insurance policy.
By Sandra Block Published
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Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
real estate Zillow's economic research director Skylar Olsen joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss what factors to consider when deciding to buy or rent a home. Also, the pair offers money-smart travel tips to help you save.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Avoid Elder Fraud
Scams Kiplinger's associate editor Miriam Cross offers tips on how to protect your loved ones from falling victim to elder fraud. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey delve into the results of Kiplinger's market volatility poll.
By Sandra Block Published
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Stocks to Invest in for the Next Decade
stocks Our co-hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block break down which stocks to buy and hold for the next 10 years and remind procrastinators why they should make those lingering holiday gift returns now.
By Sandra Block Published
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Financial Planning Tips for Families From Knight Kiplinger (Ep. 6 Rebroadcast)
spending Our classic podcast episode featuring Kiplinger's editor emeritus Knight Kiplinger, who chatted with hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey about all things families and finances.
By Sandra Block Published
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5 Marvelous Mid-Cap Funds
mutual funds In theory, midsize-company stocks operate in a sweet spot for investors.
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Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt: Don’t Call It Junk
investing Despite its name, this muni bond fund is keeping an eye on risk.
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Year-End Money Moves to Make Right Now
Financial Planning As 2019 comes to a close, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey offer up last-minute money moves to make before the year's end. Also, the pair discuss strategies for building an emergency fund and how mutual fund expense ratios can affect returns.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Pay for Pricey Prescriptions
insurance Paying for expensive medications is especially painful if you’re in a high-deductible plan.
By Ryan Ermey Published
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Money-Smart Strategies for Charitable Giving
spending Schwab Charitable president Kim Laughton joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss why you should use a donor-advised fund for year-end charitable giving. Also, the duo offers tips on how to avoid ID theft and holiday scams.
By Sandra Block Published
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Where to Invest in 2020
investing Kiplinger's executive editor Anne Smith joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss investing trends that will move markets in 2020. The pair also offer ways to thwart package thieves.
By Sandra Block Published
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