Written to help you do a better job of managing your personal and family financial affairs and to help you get more for your money. You get ideas on saving, investing, cutting taxes, making major purchases, advancing your career, buying a home, paying for education, health care and travel, plus much, much more. Special issues cover the latest information about car buying (December) and Mutual Funds (March and September).
Causes of Inflation
Winter Money Projects
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
HOW TO FIGHT A PROPERTY TAX BILL • Surging home values are pushing up assessments, but you may be able to catch a break.
MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEW WORKPLACE • In the wake of the pandemic, employers are willing to be more flexible and inclusive.
WHY YOU SHOULD PUT YOUR CREDIT REPORTS ON ICE
CON ARTISTS TARGET PEOPLE WHO OWE THE IRS MONEY
Higher Limits for Mortgage Borrowers
CALENDAR 03/2022
BRIEFING • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY
LESS RUSH DURING THE PANDEMIC
Investing 2022 Mutual Fund Guide • A BIG YEAR FOR BIG U.S. STOCKS SAW ENERGY AND OTHER ECONOMY-SENSITIVE SECTORS SHINE.
Semiconductors: A Smart Bet for the Long Haul • Stocks in this growing industry will stay in demand long after supply-chain snarls are unraveled.
A Dynamic Duo for Yield in 2022
These Funds Aim to Double Your Impact • A growing number of funds donate directly to causes you might care about. Are they good investments?
How Our ETFs Did in 2021
Five Stocks to Own for Decades
Be Patient With This Fund
MONEY HOW TO CUT YOUR 2021 TAX BILL • Our guide will help you claim a higher refund or reduce the amount you owe.
How to Report Your Stimulus Credits
Want Your Refund Fast? File Electronically • The IRS Tax Advocate also warns the agency will continue to struggle with tight budgets and backlogs.
Last-Minute Ways to Save
Do You Need to Hire a Pro?
You May Be Able to File for Free
Overdraft Fees Are on the Way Out
RETIREMENT MOVING? Don’t Overlook the State Tax Bite • State taxes could take a big slice of your retirement budget.
How We Ranked the States
The Right Dividend Fund for You • Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here’s what to look for.
Make a Plan for Your Parents’ Care
Planning a Summer Vacation? Here’s What to Expect • Travelers have been dealing with the trials and tribulations of canceled trips and elusive refunds for nearly two years. It will get better this year.
Travel Insurance Fit for a Pandemic
Rental Cars Are Still in Short Supply
A Third Run at the Winter Olympics • This downhill racer has been on the U.S. ski team since he was 19.