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Kiplinger delivers timely, actionable personal finance guidance to help you earn, keep, and make the most of your money. Each new episode has down-to-earth insights on saving for retirement, cutting your tax bill, investing for growth and income, maintaining good credit, and much more.

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Episode 164: The Best Tools...

09.27.2022

Retail stock investors are said to be living in a golden age when it comes to the convenience and cost of trading. But picking a broker should still be a conscious decision. We look at today’s options. Links mentioned in ...

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09.27.2022 Episode 164: The Best Tools for Investing, Stock Trading with Dan Burrows Retail stock investors are said to be living in a golden age when it comes to the convenience and cost of trading. But picking a broker should still be a conscious decision. We look at today’s options. Links mentioned in ...
09.06.2022 Episode 163: Is There a Tax Bomb in Your Retirement Portfolio? If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a surprise ...
08.23.2022 Episode 162: Tax Breaks for College Financing with Kalman Chany Kalman Chany, author of the Princeton Review’s Paying for College will help you find every bit of tax relief available. Also, the USPS raises rates for the holidays. Links mentioned in this episode: USPS to Raise Rates for "Holiday" Season ...
08.09.2022 Episode 161: Oh, the Places You (Might) Go: Picking a Retirement Destination You don’t have to be ready to retire to consider where you might go. We'll talk about how and why we make our lists of great destinations. Links mentioned in this episode: Can You Trust TikTok’s Advice? https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/cryptocurrency/603519/can-you-trust-tiktoks-advice How to ...
07.26.2022 Episode 160: Brandon Copeland on Real Estate, Recession Risk and Building a Brand “Professor Cope” – NFL player and Kiplinger editor– joins us for the latest on his ventures and videos. Also, we clarify some of the terms around Series I bonds. Links mentioned in this episode: Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds ...
07.12.2022 Investing for Income with Jeffrey Kosnett (Episode 144 rebroadcast) Steady income, moderate growth, manageable risk — those are the goals that Jeffrey Kosnett, the editor of Kiplinger’s Investing for Income, has been pursuing for decades. Also, a quick look at holiday shopping strategies. Links mentioned in this episode: Kiplinger’s ...
06.28.2022 Episode 159: Car-Buying in an Inflated Market with Jenni Newman With cars both scarce and expensive these days, what should you do if you want – or need – a new ride? Car-buying strategist Jenni Newman of cars.com shares some tips. Also, more on the magical 9% bond. Links mentioned ...
06.14.2022 Episode 158: Helping Graduates Find Jobs with Beth Hendler-Grunt College graduates looking to land that first real job will need to know how to ace the virtual interview and be prepared to do good old-fashioned research and networking. Also, gas prices are high, but try a little global perspective. ...
05.31.2022 Episode 157: Is a Recession Coming? With a lot of recession talk out there, we might just talk ourselves into one. We take that risk with Jim Patterson of the Kiplinger Letter. Also, dollar stores: deal or no deal? Links: 15 Best Things to Buy at ...
05.17.2022 Episode 156: This Couple Tackles Love and Money as a Team Fyooz Financial, the husband and wife team of Dan and Natalie Slagle have carved out a niche advising other couples with the money questions that come with pairing up. Links mentioned in this episode: Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Invest ...
05.03.2022 Episode 155: Which Documents to Keep, Which to Shred, and Which to Scan A speedy recovery from disaster can depend on your financial recordkeeping. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance writer Rivan Stinson tells us how to keep our affairs in order. Also, will you be able to invest your 401(k) money in bitcoin? Links mentioned ...
04.19.2022 Episode 154: Decoding ESG Investing with Ellen Kennedy Environmental, social and governance investing is simpler than it sounds, and has a profitable track record to boot. Links mentioned in this episode: 7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602762/money-smart-ways-to-spend-your-tax-refund Amy Domini on the Secrets of Sustainable Investing ...
04.05.2022 Episode 153: High Gas Prices with The Kiplinger Letter’s Jim Patterson Consumers are feeling the pinch at the pump; how long will prices stay high? Plus, Congress starts to fiddle with retirement-savings rules again. Links mentioned in this episode: SECURE Act 2.0: 14 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings ...
03.22.2022 Episode 152: The 2022 Real Estate Market with Daniel Bortz Daniel Bortz doesn’t just write about home sales and housing prices – he’s been in the business. He’ll share insights about the real estate outlook for 2022 and “how-to” tips for both buyers and sellers. Also, the pain of high ...
03.08.2022 Episode 151: The Future of Certified Financial Planners with Kamila Elliott Not all financial advice is the same. We talk with the chair of the CFP Board about what she’s doing to preserve her brand and extend its reach. Also, the right way to file your tax returns for free. Links ...
02.22.2022 Episode 150: Make Your Credit Score Count with Lisa Gerstner There’s no escaping your credit score, so what can you do to make it better? Kiplinger’s credit expert joins us to talk strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars are joining the market this year. Will one work for ...
02.08.2022 Episode 149: National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Wants to Help Your tax dollars are at work funding a government bureau to help you deal with the IRS. Strange but true! Also, the price of Amazon is going up. Links mentioned in this episode: Amazon Raising Annual Fees for Amazon Prime ...
01.25.2022 Episode 148: The “Gray Resignation” with Liz Windisch Pandemic pressures (and high stock and real estate values) are leading many to try to move up retirement. Plus, tax-filing season gets under way. Links mentioned in this episode: When Can You File Your Taxes This Year? https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604041/when-can-you-file-your-taxes-this-year Child Tax ...
01.11.2022 Episode 147: The Kiplinger Letter’s Top 10 Forecasts for 2022 with John Miley What to expect from the U.S. economy and an election-year Congress, as well as the outlook for cryptocurrency regulations, TikTok and more. Plus, we give the Elizabeth Holmes verdict a think. Links mentioned in this episode: Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: GDP ...
12.28.2021 Episode 146: The 2022 Stock-Market Outlook with Anne Smith and James K. Glassman Sure, measuring stock markets by calendar years is a bit artificial, but it’s still a good way to give your portfolio a checkup. Two Kiplinger investing editors join us to forecast what stocks and sectors will fare well in 2022. ...
12.14.2021 Episode 119 (Rebroadcast): Having the Money Talk with Your Parents Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse. Cameron Huddleston, a Kiplinger alumna and author of a book on having those conversations has ...
11.30.2021 Episode 144: Investing for Income with Jeffrey Kosnett Steady income, moderate growth, manageable risk — those are the goals that Jeffrey Kosnett, the editor of Kiplinger’s Investing for Income, has been pursuing for decades. Also, a quick look at holiday shopping strategies. Links mentioned in this episode: Resist ...
11.16.2021 Episode 143: Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody The National Flood Insurance Program is getting an overhaul that could send your rates up (or down). We dig into what's changing with this coverage that many have—and many more need. Also, a bond that pays over 7 percent, for ...
11.02.2021 Episode 142: Brandon Copeland on Reaching Financial Freedom Atlanta Falcons linebacker and Kiplinger contributing editor Brandon Copeland joins us to reflect on what he’s learned from working with us. Plus, billed for a COVID shot? Don’t pay. Links mentioned in this episode: Brandon Copeland Cope’ing with Money features ...
10.19.2021 Episode 141: Target Date Funds with Tony Drake The simplicity of target date funds has made them popular, particularly among 401(k) investors. But investors may be paying a price. Links mentioned in this episode: Inheriting an Annuity? Here’s a Little-Known Way to Stretch Its Tax Benefits https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/t003-c032-s014-inheriting-an-annuity-stretch-its-tax-benefits.html Retirement ...
10.05.2021 Episode 140: The Perils of Inheritance, with Tim Steffen Just because you’re in the will doesn’t mean you’re sitting pretty. Also: Does October deserve its scary reputation for stocks? Links mentioned in this episode: 18 States With Scary Death Taxes https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/601551/states-with-scary-death-taxes PODCAST: Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich ...
09.21.2021 Episode 139: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, with Todd Rosenbluth Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds -- two different but similar ways to invest. How to choose? Fund expert Todd Rosenbluth helps us sort it out. Also, if you have a leased car, don’t leave money on the table. Links mentioned ...
09.07.2021 Episode 138: Be a Better Complainer, with Emma Patch In today's customer-service environment, getting through and getting results takes determination -- and skill. We'll talk about techniques to help you get help. Links mentioned in this episode: 10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/insurance/t028-s001-10-things-to-know-about-hurricane-insurance-claims/index.html After Hurricanes, Beware ...
08.24.2021 Episode 137: Lessons from Top Investing Gurus, with Adam Shell Writer Adam Shell has distilled advice from seven Wall Street savants into guidance the individual investor can profit from. Links mentioned in this episode: https://minorleaguebaseballrelief.com/ Lessons from Top Investing Gurus https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602998/lessons-from-top-investing-gurus Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/602261/warren-buffett-stocks-ranked-the-berkshire-hathaway-portfolio ...
08.10.2021 Episode 136: The Ins and Outs of IRAs with Ed Slott, CPA Saving for retirement? Good start. But almost everyone has something to learn about optimizing their individual retirement account from IRA strategist Ed Slott. Also, the next round of retirement-planning changes Congress is eyeing. Links mentioned in this episode: SECURE Act ...
07.27.2021 Episode 135: Investing in Space: The Sky Is Not the Limit Pioneering fund manager Andrew Chanin knows where investing opportunities are in space. Also: Inflation is here -- how should you adjust your investments? Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/603178/shield-your-portfolio-from-inflation How to Cash In on the Final Frontier https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602865/how-to-cash-in-on-the-final-frontier Procure AM ...
07.13.2021 Episode 134: Get the Most from the Expanded Child Tax Credit The latest government stimulus is a much-more generous child tax credit, with a new twist: The IRS is going to send you money each month, if you're eligible. Also, what marrying will do to your taxes. Links mentioned in this ...
06.29.2021 Episode 133: How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer As used car values soar, the old rules of how to get the best price still hold. Also, in the stock market, value stocks pull a rotation move on growth. Keywords: Kiplinger, Your Money's Worth, used car deals, how to ...
06.14.2021 Episode 132: Keep Your Identity Safe and the Hackers at Bay Cybercriminals are in the news for targeting companies with ransomware, but they're still up for stealing your identity as well. We have the latest on protecting yourself. Also, student loan rates are going up. Links mentioned in this episode: Biden ...
06.02.2021 Episode 131: Marijuana Investing: High Risk, High Reward? A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experience in the sector, about pot's potential. Also: unemployment insurance versus a tight labor market. --LINKS-- Taxes ...
05.18.2021 Episode 130: Is Your Home Insured Against Disaster? Better Check We'll knock down some misconceptions about what home insurance actually covers to make sure you're not left high and dry when things get wet (or hot, or shaky). Also, inflation is here. Time to freak out? --LINKS-- Kiplinger’s latest forecast ...
05.11.2021 Episode 129: Tap the Money Tied Up in Your Home with Keith Gumbinger Housing prices have been on a tear, and that means home equity is up, too. Turning that value into cash in your wallet can be complicated, though. Equity expert Keith Gumbinger helps us sort it out. Also, "Sell in May ...
05.04.2021 Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security? (Ep. 112 Rebroadcast) Managing editor of the Kiplinger Retirement Report Catherine Siskos joins us to talk about what a new administration and Congress might do to solve Social Security's looming funding problems. Also, buy now - pay later plans and what to do ...
04.28.2021 Episode 127: Annuities: How They Could Work for You. No doubt, investing in annuities can be a tough call for the active investor. But there comes a time when relinquishing some control for reliable income can be a wise move. Also: Remembering the biggest financial fraud in history. --LINKS-- ...
04.20.2021 Episode 126: Estate-Planning Your Stuff, with T. Eric Reich What to do with the house, the vacation house and the china? We talk with a financial adviser who's got some wise counsel. Also, who makes up the so-called Generation I? --LINKS-- Gen I: What Investing's New Class Looks Like: ...
04.13.2021 Episode 125: How to Invest Green in a White-Hot Market, with Anne Kates Smith Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. In an era of triple-digit gains for many market favorites (it's not just Tesla), we look for value options. Also, use your tax-day delay wisely. --LINKS-- Tax Day 2021: When's the Last Day to File ...
04.06.2021 Episode 124: Bitcoin: Should You Invest? Pretending it's a fad that will go away didn't work for the internet, and it won't work for cryptocurrency, either. But there are still so many questions. We'll field some key ones with an expert who bridges digital currency and ...
03.30.2021 Episode 123: The Red-Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing writer Daniel Bortz has insights for you. And: Did you win your bracket? ...
03.23.2021 Episode 122: The Gig Economy Today with Kathy Kristof As with so many things, the pandemic has had big effect on side hustles and contract work. We talk with an expert in the field on finding a good gig. Also, there's a lot noise about inflation these days. --LINKS-- ...
03.16.2021 Episode 121: Max Out Your Stimulus Check with Rocky Mengle You probably know you're getting a check, but did you know you can have an impact on its amount? Senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about the moves you can make to upsize your stimulus. Also, will your state raise ...
03.08.2021 Episode 120: New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Cheng talks about how she's helping her clients cope. Also: What dad taught us about personal finance. --LINKS-- A Kiplinger ...
03.01.2021 Episode 119: Having the Money Talk with Your Parents Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse. Cameron Huddleston, a Kiplinger alumna and author of a book on having those conversations has ...
02.22.2021 Episode 118: Relationships and Money with Mari Adam Love and money go together like, well, sometimes they don't. Financial planner Mari Adam joins Your Money's Worth to discuss how couples can work together to have a good relationship, both with each other and their finances. Also, we look ...
02.17.2021 Episode 117: Why Pay Money to File Your Taxes? Far more people could be filing their federal returns for nothing. Sandy Block helps us figure out what's truly “free.” Also, the latest from Brandon Copeland and the not-so-secret perks of stock ownership. --LINKS-- Meet Brandon Copeland: NFL Linebacker, New ...
02.08.2021 Episode 116: Unpacking the GameStop Blowup with Kyle Woodley Did the market gyrations of late January rattle your faith in the market, or did you shrug at another "short squeeze"? Senior investing editor Kyle Woodley provides his insights on the drama over GameStop. Also, how the ultimate penny-pincher car ...

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