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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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

FINANCIAL STRESS IS ON THE RISE • Tariffs, high prices and an uncertain economy getting you down? These steps can help.

MANAGING MONEY FOR A LOVED ONE WHO CAN’T • Becoming a financial caregiver for an aging or ill relative will go more smoothly if you plan for the possibility in advance.

SIMPLE FIXES FOR BIG SAVINGS ON HOME HEATING • With fuel prices expected to rise 10% or more this winter, making your home more energy efficient will really pay off.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE FED • The U.S. central bank was already contending with economic challenges. Now comes a political one.

A RECIPE FOR A WELL-DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO • For years, large U.S. stocks were all you needed. A broader mix is better now.

THE CASE FOR AN ALL-IN-ONE FUND • If diversifying your portfolio on your own seems like more work than you want to take on, hand the job over to a pro.

OUR TOP ESG PICKS FACE A STORM • Most of our favorite stocks and funds focused on environmental, social and corporate governance issues struggled in an increasingly hostile climate.

NEW MEMBERS FOR THE S&P 500 • MUTUAL FUND SPOTLIGHT ANNE KATES SMITH

Exploring Emerging Markets

A BROAD APPROACH TO INNOVATIVE TRENDS

My Quest for Higher Yields

WE ADD A NEW MID-CAP FUND

FIND THE RIGHT HEALTH PLAN DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT • You may face sharply higher out-of-pocket costs for health care next year. Use our guide to select an insurance plan that meets your needs at the best price.

YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT QCDs • The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about qualified charitable distributions from an IRA.

Take Control of Your Finances

Credit Score News for Home Buyers

RETIRING ON YOUR OWN? A GUIDE FOR SOLO AGERS • If you’re single without adult children to rely on for help, planning for your older years requires an added layer of intention and urgency.

Take a Bite Out of Dental Costs

WHAT A BALANCE SHEET REVEALS • Knowing how to read this financial statement can help you separate strong companies from struggling ones.

Smart Strategies for Paying Your Child an Allowance • By giving your kids money to spend and save, you’ll help them sharpen their financial skills at an early age.

NEW RULES FOR TRAVELERS • Changes are afoot for domestic flights—and for some international trips, too.

CHOOSE THE BEST CHARITIES FOR YOUR DONATIONS • While you set your giving strategy, think about your values, and select organizations that will put your contributions to good use.

Ciao, Italia! Eight Ways to Save on a Trip to the 2026 Olympics

Guiding Families Through Life’s Final Chapter • An end-of-life doula offers support to people who are dying as well as their loved ones.