Dow Jumps 624 Points as Treasury Yields Pull Back: Stock Market Today Snowflake's post-earnings pop gave software stocks a boost, while retreating Treasury yields supported a broader rally on Wall Street. Kiplinger · Sep 3
10 U.S. Oktoberfests: From Cheapest to Most Taxed Beer Before you grab a pint, find out how much your favorite German-style festival adds to the price in 2026. Kiplinger · Sep 3
A Wealth Adviser's Guide to Making Your Scrapbook as Important as Your Checkbook Intentionally using your wealth to create lasting memories with the people you love, rather than just saving for someday, is one of life's greatest gifts. Kiplinger · Sep 3
The CFPB Has New Rules for You to Make Complaints There are now more steps to file a complaint with the CFPB. Kiplinger · Sep 3
8 Changes Coming to Medicare in 2027 Prepare for rising Part D costs, shrinking drug plan options, and newly negotiated prescription prices before Open Enrollment begins. Kiplinger · Sep 3
What You Can Do if Your Social Security Contributions Fall Short Failing to reach Social Security's 40-credit requirement doesn't mean your tax contributions are lost. Here are some options to help you secure benefits. Kiplinger · Sep 3
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? A Checklist for Evaluating Job Benefits A higher salary doesn't equate to a better job offer. Use this checklist to calculate the value of your noncash compensation and compare the full package. Kiplinger · Sep 3
Not All Debt Is a Four-Letter Word: Are You Avoiding the Kind of Debt That Could Benefit You? Debt can be a tool for long-term financial well-being. Loans for education, business expansion or high-interest consolidation can help you build wealth. Kiplinger · Sep 3
A Step-by-Step Guide to Being an Estate Executor Whether you're planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to be the executor of an estate for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires. Kiplinger · Sep 2
Stocks Close Higher as Treasury Yields Stabilize: Stock Market Today The main market indexes finished in positive territory for the first time this week as Treasury yields took a breather. Kiplinger · Sep 2
What to Do When You're the Executor of an Estate There are many steps you have to take if you're named the executor of an estate, and each estate is different, but there are some basic steps to follow. Kiplinger · Sep 2
August Jobs Report Preview: Key Insights From Experts The August jobs report will be released Friday morning. Here's what the data are expected to show. Kiplinger · Sep 2
Do You Have a 'Good' Pension? See Your State's Average Surprise! Just over half of Americans 65 and older currently have a pension. Here is how much these guaranteed lifetime benefits pay out in all 50 states. Kiplinger · Sep 2
Why Diversification Isn't as Simple as 60/40 Anymore (and What You Can Do Instead) Traditional portfolios are becoming increasingly concentrated. Consider investing in real assets, such as commodities, infrastructure and real estate. Kiplinger · Sep 2
Kiplinger · Sep 2 Mellody Hobson Shares the No. 1 Mistake Derailing Retirement Savings Are you accidentally sabotaging your own financial security? A top financial executive explains why doing what feels "safe" might be your biggest risk.
Kiplinger · Sep 2 Should You Borrow Against Your Investment Portfolio? When It Makes Sense A securities-based line of credit can provide access to cash without requiring you to sell eligible investments. These are the opportunities and risks.
Kiplinger · Sep 2 Financial Literacy Isn't Just About Saving — It's About Protecting What You've Earned In addition to saving and investing, financial literacy should teach us how to manage 401(k) cash-outs and rollovers so we can protect our wealth.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 Dow Falls 419 Points as Bond Yields Rise: Stock Market Today The energy shock is not going away, and it's only making things worse for the bond market, as well as the stock market, over the long term.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 RSP vs SPY: Why These S&P 500 ETFs Have Such Different Returns Over the Past 20 Years Disruptive innovation has made stocks a winning asset class over time, and a top-heavy index has helped accelerate long-term wealth creation for investors.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 What Dolly Parton Taught Us About Building Wealth That Goes Beyond Financial Success The way Dolly Parton lived her life and made business decisions offers the rest of us lessons about money, purpose, resilience, generosity and courage.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 6 Tips for Women Taking the Financial Lead in Retirement Securing your future before life hands you a major transition, such as retirement or widowhood, is the best way to ensure you have clarity when it matters most.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 Defamation vs Protected Opinion: Jackie's Risky Magnetic Sign Courts Major Consequences A reader's minor vehicle dispute shows how jumping to drastic actions without checking the facts or considering the legal risks can land you in legal trouble.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 How to Turn the Complexity of Your Equity Compensation Into Opportunity Many people treat their equity compensation like it's isolated from the rest of their investment plans, but it affects everything from taxes to cash flow.
Kiplinger · Sep 1 How to Support Local Communities With Your Fixed-Income Strategy Tired of lending money to Uncle Sam? There are other ways to invest your fixed-income dollars that are secure and can help you do good while doing well.
Kiplinger · Aug 31 Stocks Lose Again as US-Iran War Heats Up: Stock Market Today The last trading week of the summer is off to a tough start, with geopolitical tensions ratcheting and interest rates rising.