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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7 Lessons for New Retirees, From a New Retiree
The former editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance shares key financial takeaways from his first year of retirement.
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Car-Buying in an Inflated Market with Jenni Newman
Buying & Leasing a Car With cars both scarce and expensive these days, what to do if you want – or need – a new ride? Car-buying strategist Jenni Newman of Cars.com shares some tips. Also, more on the magical 9% savings bond.
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The Fallout From Ukraine
economy Russia and Ukraine represent only a tiny portion of U.S. trade directly, but the impact of the invasion (and sanctions) is being felt by consumers here.
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Stick With Your Plan
Feature Timing the market is nearly impossible. The worst thing you can do is sell stocks when prices are tumbling.
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ESG Investing Takes Off
Feature For our ESG 20, we identified 15 stocks and five funds that excel at meeting environmental, social and corporate governance challenges.
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ETFs and Mutual Funds with Todd Rosenbluth
Index Funds Which is better: ETFs or mutual funds? And how do you decide where to put your investments? CFRA fund expert Todd Rosenbluth has some answers. Also, how to take advantage of your leased car’s true value.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Complain and Be Heard
Feature Getting our money back for the extended warranty and gap insurance we didn't want took patience and persistence.
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How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer
Buying & Leasing a Car As used car values soar, the old rules of how to get the best price still hold. Also, in the stock market, value stocks pull a rotation move on growth.
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Getting a Used Car Deal in a Tight Market
Buying & Leasing a Car Cars are scarce and prices have gone up. Use these strategies to find the best values.
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Certainty Is a Blessing
Feature The uncertainty leading up to the election was disquieting for an anxious nation, and it put our staff in limbo, too.
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Getting Good Service
Feature We rated the customer service of large financial service firms for accessibility, reliability, responsiveness and knowledgeable answers.
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A Bumpy Ride Ahead
Feature Even if you think stocks are headed higher, there's no better time for a portfolio tune-up.
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Rethinking Retirement
Feature When interest rates are this low, it might be time to revisit some of the old rules of thumbs about reducing the risk of outliving your money.
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Former Baseball Player Doug Glanville Opens Up About Race, Sports During a Pandemic, and His Transition to a New Career
careers This ex-baseball player is using his background to bring understanding and advocate for change.
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Doug Glanville Offers Insight on Racial Divisions
Feature Doug Glanville says baseball can provide a great example of teamwork, fairness and communication for the U.S.
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Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
Financial Planning This health care professional warns that the pandemic will worsen the nursing shortage.
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Test-Driving Retirement
Feature The pandemic hasn't pushed up our retirement timeline, but it has presented an opportunity to test out our retirement lifestyle.
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Why I’m Optimistic
Feature If we look ahead and see straight—and focus on what’s good for all of us—we will emerge from the darkest hours even stronger.
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Reaching for a Lifeline
Feature The theme of this issue is what to do about your money in the time of the coronavirus and a distressed economy.
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A Brush With Warren Buffett
Feature COVID-19 has turned off the party at Berkshire Hathaway’s “Woodstock for Capitalists,” but as ever, he has wise words for troubled times.
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Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
real estate Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.
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Home Sweet Asset
Feature A home is a valuable and versatile financial tool that can help you increase your wealth.
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Checking in on Social Security
Feature Social Security would like you to conduct your business online, but be prepared to navigate some speed bumps.
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Let Me Explain
Feature Yes, the new tax law trimmed our tax bill, although I had hoped it would lower it even more.
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