Latest articles by the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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11 Great Ways to Spend or Invest $100,000
spending If you have a stash of cash earning practically nothing, take a gander at the 11 ideas we present in this slide show.
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14 Great Ways to Spend or Invest $1,000
spending If you have a stash of cash earning practically nothing, take a gander at the 14 ideas we present in this slide show.
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8 Things Not to Keep In Your Wallet This Holiday Season
credit & debt It's that time of year again.
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How to Get a Good Deal on Auto Insurance
insurance Car-insurance premiums can be a big-ticket expense. Here are some ways to lower insurance bills.
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How to Set Financial Goals
Financial Planning The most important step toward financial security is to translate it into your own terms.
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How to Size up Banks and Savings and Loans
credit & debt Six factors to consider when selecting an institution for your daily banking needs.
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What Your Homeowners Policy Covers
insurance A breakdown of what is and isn't included with your insurance coverage.
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How to Pick a Financial Planner
credit & debt Candidates aren't hard to come by. Here's how to find the right one for you.
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Fund Basics: Tips for the New Fund Owner
investing What paperwork to keep, how to track your investments and when to sell.
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Stock Basics: Establish Your Game Plan
Investor Psychology A personalized approach and investing at regular intervals are the best ways to build wealth.
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Forces That Affect Your Estate Plan
retirement From probate and ownership division to the taxing arm of Uncle Sam, here are four things that can influence what happens to your belongings.
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Fund Basics: Sales Loads and Other Charges
investing Learn about the expenses funds charge and which ones you can avoid.
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How to Get Out of Debt
credit & debt There are several steps you can take to ensure your credit rating isn't ruined.
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
insurance The answer is based on a formula that considers immediate and future needs.
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What Kind of Life Insurance Should You Buy?
insurance For most, term insurance is the best choice, but it varies depending on what you want.
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Understanding Capital Gains and Losses
capital gains tax What's a capital asset, and how much tax do I have to pay when I sell?
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Stock Basics: Getting Started
investing Stocks come in a variety of flavors. Be sure you understand what you're adding to your portfolio.
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Fund Basics: Why Mutual Funds Are Smart Investments
investing Funds offer advantages that simply are not available anywhere else.
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Stock Basics: Avoid Common Errors
investing One requirement for successful investing is keeping mistakes to a minimum. These eight mistakes recur with unnecessary frequency.
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Fund Basics: Start Investing
investing From first choice to final check, here's how to find the best funds for you.
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Make a Plan for Your Retirement Savings
retirement The first step to effectively using your 401(k) is to assess your retirement needs.
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Tax Planning for Retirement
tax planning Taxes don’t stop when your paycheck does. In fact, tapping your retirement nest egg comes with all sorts of new rules and opportunities.
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Tapping Your IRA in Retirement
retirement You can cash in your IRA all at once, but doing so could subject you to an enormous tax bill. You'll probably do better tax-wise by taking out as little as necessary each year.
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What to Ask Before Buying an Annuity
insurance If more people understood these confusing products, fewer probably would be sold. Find out what you need to know.
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