Latest articles by the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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Kiplinger's New Car Coverage
Car Rankings While we no longer maintain a database of specs and costs on every new car model, Kiplinger’s remains a go-to source for advice on getting the best deal on your next set of wheels.
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10 States Most at Risk of Disaster
insurance Disasters can happen anywhere and at any time.
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Best College Values Matchup: University of Georgia vs. University of Alabama
College Rankings Alumni and fans will be championing their schools in advance of this weekend's college football showdown. But how do the universities stack up where it really matters?
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How to Cut Your Textbook Costs in Half -- or More
Smart Buying Don’t fall into the trap of buying all your course materials new at the campus store.
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15 Outsourcing Services to Make Your Life Easier
spending Simplify your hectic life by contracting out your to-do list, from clothing shopping to yard work to jingle writing.
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Get Paid to Go Green
real estate Score some financial incentives by cutting back on your energy use.
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How to Raise Money to Build a Million-Dollar Business
business Compare four options for funding your startup.
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3 Simple Steps to Reshop Your Cell-Phone Plan
Smart Buying These tips can help you save big.
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3 Simple Steps to Pick a Health Care Proxy
insurance Planning ahead can help save your loved ones some hassle.
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Start Investing: Make It a Habit
Financial Planning Dollar-cost averaging is a smart investing strategy.
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Start Investing: Control Your Risks
investing Don't invest until you're ready, and don't buy anything you don't understand.
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Start Investing: Set Goals and Adopt a Strategy
Financial Planning Decide what you want to save for and how much you need to save, then figure out how you'll do it.
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Recruit the Right Broker: Discount or Online Firms
investing If you're the self-serve type, then this is the option for you.
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Recruit the Right Broker
investing How much advice do you need — and how much are you willing to pay for it?
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Recruit the Right Broker: Full-Service Firms
investing If you'd rather pay someone else for stock recommendations, then pull into full-service.
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If Downsizing, Consider How You'll Finance a New Home
real estate Should you pay cash for your new house? Your money may earn more in other investments.
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Pick the Right Mortgage
real estate Finding the right mortgage requires a bit of research. Here's how to get started.
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3 Simple Steps to Save on Homeowners Insurance
insurance Follow these tips to save big.
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Stock Basics: Check These Key Numbers
investing Book value, return on equity, total return and other indicators can help you zero in on quality stocks.
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Stock Basics: Keep an Eye on Earnings
investing This is the bottom line: profits. Plus, share prices and earnings can help you compare stocks.
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How to Deal With a Down-Payment
real estate When a 20% down payment seems out of reach, try these low-down options.
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Fund Basics: Build a Solid Portfolio
investing A balanced collection of funds will serve you better than a collection of the latest high fliers.
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Fund Basics: Diversify Your Portfolio
investing You'll get stability and the probability that at least one of your funds will be up no matter what the market's doing.
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Fund Basics: Hang onto Your Profits
investing Keeping careful records and understanding cost-basis rules will prevent you from overpaying your taxes.
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