Latest articles by the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
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5 Easy Ways to Track Your Stocks
Markets You bought the shares. Now make sure they meet your expectations.
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Tax Savings for the Wealthy
taxes Stash cash in a self-employed retirement account, be creative with your generosity and think twice about selling stock for a profit if you're subject to the AMT.
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7 Things to Review Before Accepting a Buyer's Purchase Agreement
real estate Be sure to take a close look at these key areas.
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Life Insurance Made Simple
insurance We'll help you determine the type and amount of life insurance you need.
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Learn the Ins and Outs of Long-Term-Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care can be incredibly expensive -- so don't get caught without the proper insurance.
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Should You Prepay Your Funeral?
retirement Planning your funeral in advance could save your loved ones a lot of hassle. But are prepaid plans a good deal?
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Kids and Money
savings Here's how to teach your children the value of money, establish an allowance system and get them to save.
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How to Buy Savings Bonds
savings Buying savings bonds is easy, whether you get them online, at work or at your bank.
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Savings Bonds: EE-I, EE-I, Oh!
investing Savings bonds offer competitive yields, unquestioned safety and some unique tax features, too.
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Understand Your Health Insurance Options
insurance We tell you how to pick the best health insurance – whether you get coverage through your employer or on your own – and offer strategies to hold down your out-of-pocket medical costs.
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Saving for College 101: Save in Your Child's Name
Paying for College Custodial accounts let you set aside money or other assets in a trust for your minor child. You manage the account, but you can't take the money back.
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Saving for College 101: Roth IRAs
Paying for College The Roth retirement savings-account can serve as a fall-back fund for paying college bills.
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Saving for College 101: State-Sponsored College Savings Plans
Paying for College Both 529 and prepaid-tuition plans offer great tax advantages, but that's where the similarities end.
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Saving for College 101: Coverdell ESAs
Paying for College You get more control over your investments with a Coverdell, but the amount you can invest is limited.
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Saving for College 101
Paying for College Learn more about the following tax-advantaged ways to save for your child's college education.
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Saving for College 101: U.S. Savings Bonds
College Rankings Series EE bonds and I-bonds provide a safe, tax-favored way to save for college, but they alone won’t help you meet your investment goals.
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12 Great Trips That Cost $1,000
Travel Splurge on a spa, take a cruise, rent an RV, go to a fantasy camp and more for about a grand.
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Smart Shopper's Guide to Auto Insurance
insurance Learn how to assemble a solid auto policy and how to get a good deal.
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Auto Insurance: No-Fault Coverage
insurance When it's unclear who's to blame, no-fault coverage can eliminate delays and legal costs.
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Auto Insurance: Medical-Payments Coverage
insurance Before you add this coverage to your policy, see what you may already have covered through your health insurance.
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Spruce Up Your Home for Potential Buyers
real estate There's no second chance to make a good first impression. Here's how to put a fresh face on the ol' homestead.
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Seller's Checklist: Update Your Home's Interior
real estate Use this checklist to help get your home in top condition before a sale.
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Are You Ready for Homeownership?
real estate Your reasons for buying a home determine the steps and strategies you should follow.
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Should You Sell Your Home Yourself?
real estate If you live in a hot market, you may not have to pay an agent thousands of dollars to sell your house.
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