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Ask Kim By Kimberly Lankford Kim answers your questions about managing your money -- from investing to spending. |
Convert Now to a Roth IRA?By Kimberly LankfordYou could come out ahead by switching now or waiting until next year. Here's how to hedge your bets. 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. |
Who Would Benefit if the Big Three Disappeared?By Ilana PolyakThese four companies stand to profit from the demise of the major U.S. automakers. 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. |
A Disastrous Year for the Kiplinger 25By Andrew TanzerWe dropped one fund that performed especially bad and replaced it with a less-risky one. 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. |
10 Holiday Money MistakesBy Erin BurtYou and your wallet will be jollier if you avoid these financial pitfalls. 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. |
Oil Stocks Will Bounce BackBy Steven GoldbergAfter the recession is over, crude prices will climb once more. Meanwhile, many energy stocks are cheap. 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. |
It's Time to Buy BondsBy Jeffrey R. KosnettYou'll find plenty of good deals on issues from municipalities and big, solid companies. 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. |
Open a Low-Risk College FundBy Janet BodnarNervous about the stock market? Consider starting with a conservative investment or spreading out your contributions over time. 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. |
Should You Buy a Detroit Car?By Mark SolheimTroubles in Motown are mounting, and that could mean a rough road for purchasers of a Detroit vehicle. My advice: Wait for the dust to settle. 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. |
13 Hot Jobs in Hard TimesBy Marty NemkoWhen the going gets tough, these careers get going. 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! |
Trim Taxes with Flex AccountsBy Mary Beth FranklinCut next year’s taxes by signing up for a flexible spending account today. Read this Column | Past Columns | Get Tax Tips Sent Straight to Your Email | |
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