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PUT THE BRAKES ON DRIVING COSTS • These seven strategies will help you slow down rapidly accelerating gas and car-repair prices.
JOB HUNTING AFTER 50? THESE TIPS CAN HELP • Next time a hiring manager says you’re “overqualified,” you’ll be ready.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DIGITAL WALLET • It’s safer than traditional payment methods, but beware of overspending.
JUNE 2026
Briefing • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY
WHERE TO FIND TOP YIELDS • Interest rates are rising along with geopolitical tensions. Pocket yields as high as 13%, depending on your tolerance for risk.
Trouble in Techland • We looked past a scary sell-off in software shares and doubts about AI to find technology names worth considering now.
Keep kids reading all summer long!
BARGAIN-PRICED FARE MAKES A COMEBACK • Value stocks are super-cheap and can add some defense to your portfolio. We found some worthy names to consider now.
HOW THE PROS AVOID A FALLING KNIFE
A GOLD RUSH IS UNDER WAY. SHOULD YOU JOIN IT? • Bullish forces are still in play, but volatility is certain, and caveats abound.
What You Need to Know About Private Credit • Read our FAQ to find out why worries about these loans are roiling financial markets and whether fears are overblown.
No Time to Be a Bond Hero
WEATHERING A SHAKY FIRST QUARTER
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST INFLATION
Ideas for Intrepid Investors
THE WAR INTERRUPTS A RALLY IN THIS FUND
15 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR HEALTH CARE COSTS • Stressed out by the high price of staying well? These strategies can save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your annual medical bills.
IS MONEY MAKING YOU SICK? • Research reveals a strong link between financial well-being and physical and mental health—and what you can do to keep all three in top shape.
Planning for Care If You Can No Longer Care for Yourself • Long-term care as you age is expensive and, for most of us, inevitable. Making arrangements now, while you can, is a gift to those you love.
Managing the High Cost of Mental Health Care • Cases of anxiety, depression and other conditions are rising, and so is the price of treatment. These strategies can help you get care you can afford.
What This Year’s Biggest Medicare Changes Mean for You • Some drug prices are falling, other costs are climbing, and new rules abound. Here’s what you need to know.
THE RULES OF ROTH CONVERSIONS • The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about converting a traditional retirement account, funded with pretax money, to a Roth IRA.
Cards With Rental Car Insurance
READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2026 • We asked readers to evaluate brokers, wealth managers, credit cards, insurance companies and other financial providers. These are the products and services that stand out from the crowd.
HOW READERS CHOSE THE WINNERS
HOW TO HANDLE LOVE AND MONEY THE SECOND TIME AROUND • The financial stakes are higher and the potential pitfalls more plentiful when you say “I do—again.”
IS MARRYING AGAIN A MONEY-SMART IDEA?
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO • The decision to sell a stock isn’t easy. Here’s a guide.
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