Latest articles by Ryan Ermey
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Give Your Portfolio Some Shine
Becoming an Investor With a weaker dollar and inflation stirring, it could be a good time to diversify with a little gold.
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Invest in Scandinavia
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets A fund specializing in Nordic stocks has trounced international competitors.
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Take Convertible Bonds for a Spin
Becoming an Investor Stock investors can smooth the ride with these often overlooked hybrid securities.
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Lending Money to a Friend in Need
Coronavirus and Your Money If you lend money to a friend who has fallen on hard times, don't count on getting it back.
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What to Know About the Tax Extension Deadline on October 15 (Ep. 46 Rebroadcast)
tax planning Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle joins host Ryan Ermey to discuss what you should know about the October 15 tax extension deadline. Also, Kiplinger's car guru David Muhlbaum offers tips on preparing your ride for winter.
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Where You Should Invest Now
investing Kiplinger.com senior investing editor Kyle Woodley joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to answer investor questions about tech stocks, the election and more. Plus, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey chat about which documents you need to save in case of an emergency -- and share an important programming announcement.
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How to Finance Home Schooling Your Children
family savings Kiplinger.com web editor Andrea Browne Taylor joins the Your Money's Worth podcast for a discussion on the financial pros and cons of homeschooling your children. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down options for your 401(k) if you’re leaving your job.
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How to Save on a Used Car
cars Kiplinger's resident car guru David Muhlbaum joins host Ryan Ermey on our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer tips on buying a used car. Also, the pair discuss the recent payroll tax cut and our online broker rankings for 2020.
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How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
life insurance Policygenius.com CEO and co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice on choosing a life insurance policy. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss pandemic-related fees and changes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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Digesting Corporate Profits
stocks You need to go beyond the headlines to interpret a company’s earnings.
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Time to Buy Japanese Shares?
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets In a weak global economy, T. Rowe Price Japan finds firms with healthy balance sheets.
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Preparing for Retirement: Financial Surprises You May Not Have Anticipated
retirement Retired Kiplinger's Personal Finance editor Janet Bodnar joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about how to prepare for choppy waters in retirement, as well as the lessons she’s learned along the way. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block go over rules for reversing required minimum distributions.
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Best Online Broker Rankings: So, Where's Robinhood?
Technology The appeal of this popular trading app is undeniable, but its limitations are significant and its track record checkered.
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The Most-Overlooked Broker Promotions and Perks
online brokers You can get free trades and research tools with most brokerage accounts. These eight other broker promotions and perks help the major players stand out.
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The Pros and Cons of Buying an RV in Retirement
retirement RV Dealers Association president Phil Ingrassia joins our "Your Money's Worth" podcast to break down the advantages and pitfalls of owning a recreational vehicle or RV. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey answer listener questions.
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How to Hire a Financial Planner You Trust
personal finance CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer best practices for hiring a financial planner. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block discuss the nationwide coin shortage and the basics of hedging for inflation.
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Stock Market Winners, Losers and Lessons Learned
investing Kiplinger.com senior investing editor Kyle Woodley joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss what we can learn about investing from the stock market's winners and losers. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block clear up confusion around paying back stimulus checks.
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How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Families Save for College Costs
college CollegeFinance.com's Kevin Walker joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss how the global health pandemic is impacting the way families plan and save for college. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey chat about tax refunds and paying for a home in retirement.
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Metropolitan West Corporate Bond Has a Bright Future
Making Your Money Last This new-ish corporate bond fund is comanaged by familiar faces.
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Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation
Financial Planning It’s not an immediate threat, but some warning signs say to set up some defenses now.
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Travel Is Cheap: Where to Go, What to Expect
travel Kiplinger's staff writer Emma Patch joins the Your Money's Worth podcast to talk about travel deals, cancellation policies, new sanitation protocols on the road, and more. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down the Kiplinger Dividend 15 and dish on get-rich-quick schemes.
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Still Need to File Your Taxes? The Deadline Is July 15
tax filing H&R Block's chief tax officer Kathy Pickering joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice for last-minute tax filers. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block break down the latest news on stimulus checks.
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Where Should You Retire?
retirement planning This week, our Your Money's Worth podcast host Ryan Ermey interviews co-host Sandy Block about her recent story about the best retirement destinations. Also, the pair discuss "headline" stock market indexes, missing stimulus checks and interest on tax refunds.
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Dividend 15 Rally After Running Out of Gas
investing Stocks on our list tumbled in February, but they've mostly bounced back.
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