Kiplinger's Personal Finance

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).

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SOME STATES ARE EXPANDING PROPERTY TAX BREAKS • Voters in several states approved ballot measures providing relief to seniors and other homeowners.

THE OUTLOOK FOR HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE • Premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.

IS 2025 THE YEAR WORKERS WILL RETURN TO THE OFFICE? • Managers want to cut back on remote work, but many employees value flexibility.

Briefing • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

2025 MUTUAL FUND GUIDE • Large U.S. stocks dominated in a record-setting market. But the top funds in 11 categories found winners the world over, in companies of all sizes.

RETIREMENT PLANNING 2025 • YOUR GUIDE TO A SECURE RETIREMENT

FINANCIAL STOCKS SHOULD PAY OFF • But investors must be choosy about where to put money in this broad sector.

IGNORING THE BULL-MARKET BANDWAGON • This investing veteran remains wary of stocks.

Be Careful With Interval Funds

THIS FUND HOLDS UP WELL AS INTEREST RATES CHANGE

Beat the Market? Not Likely

CASH IN ON A BUYING BINGE

TAX RETURN • You can minimize your tax bill and avoid unwanted attention from the IRS by watching out for common errors and oversights.

WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ALSO YOUR BANK • You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.

SAVE MONEY WITH A PREPAID PHONE PLAN • These plans come without surprises—and they’re often budget-friendly.

Grandparents: Be Smart About Gifts

How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Card Bill

Enjoy a worry-free retirement… and the lowest price we offer.

SET A COURSE FOR EARLY RETIREMENT • Planning ahead can help you avoid some common obstacles.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ETF CLOSES

The Benefits of Sharing a Bank Account With Your Parents • Opening a joint account provides a way to monitor an older person’s

A LAYER OF PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME • A home warranty could lower your expenses for certain repairs, but you should weigh whether paying the premium is worth it.

SHOULD YOU MAKE THE SWITCH TO SOLAR ENERGY? • Outfitting your home with a solar power system can slash your electric bill—and federal tax credits have made the conversion more attractive than ever.

THE POWER OF EVERYDAY CHARITABLE GIVING • This group is on a mission to understand the declining number of donors and volunteers—and to enact change.