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Ask Kim By Kimberly Lankford Kim answers your questions about managing your money -- from investing to spending. |
Don't Miss the Roth Recharacterization DeadlineBy Kimberly LankfordIf you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth last year and watched your account balance plummet, you can save big on taxes if you undo the conversion. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Ask Kim Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Stock Watch Each day our investment team spotlights a different stock and tells you if it's worth a look or a pass. |
My Coping Mechanism: CashBy Bob FrickIn this second of a series on coping with a plunging stock market, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Senior Editor Bob Frick urges you to build up your reserves -- even if it means investing less to do so. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Stock Watch Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Fund Watch Each week our experts help you understand important mutual fund news and trends. Get valuable insights for making wise decisions. |
Why This Kiplinger 25 Fund Has TumbledBy Elizabeth OdyBig stakes in Russia and medium-size companies have sent the usually consistent T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock down 50% over the past year. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Fund Watch Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Starting Out By Erin Burt Real world advice for those starting their financial lives or seeking an introduction to money management. |
Find $1,000 by the HolidaysBy Erin BurtTry these simple ways to save for the next two months and you could avoid debt this holiday season. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Starting Out Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Value Added By Steven Goldberg Steve offers insights about investing in the stock market. |
A Crash Course in HistoryBy Steven GoldbergThe current selloff is very similar to the 1987 drop. Here's how this one could turn out. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Value Added Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Cash in Hand By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Jeff keeps his eye on the fixed-income side of investing. |
An Unbelievable YieldBy Jeffrey R. KosnettYou can get 5% or better in a tax-free money-market fund. Is this for real? For now, it is. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Cash in Hand Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Money Smart Kids By Janet Bodnar Janet answers your questions about kids, money and finances. |
How to Safeguard College Savings NowBy Janet BodnarIs your shrinking 529-plan balance making you nervous? You're allowed to switch investments in the account once a year. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Money Smart Kids Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Drive Time By Mark Solheim Mark helps steer you toward good deals on wheels. |
It's All About MPGBy Mark SolheimA look at the rise of subcompact vehicles. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Drive Time Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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On the Job By Marty Nemko Every month, get valuable job and education advice from from our contributing columnist, a career coach and bestselling author. |
A Career Survival KitBy Marty NemkoHow to protect your job -- or find a new one -- in a scary economy. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get On the Job Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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The Kiplinger 25 Updates on the 25 best mutual funds, as picked by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. |
How the Kiplinger 25 Are Handling the Market TurbulenceBy Andrew TanzerSome of our favorites have taken a beating over the past couple of weeks. Others are little affected. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get The Kiplinger 25 Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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Tax Tips Throughout the year our experts deliver clear and timely advice on tax-filing as well as last-chance, year-end moves to shave your tax bill -- and improve tax-planning skills. Don't forget to sign-up to receive these seasonal columns! |
Need More Time?By Kevin McCormallyYou can push the deadline for filing your tax return back to October 15. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Tax Tips Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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