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 this episode: The Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms, 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/wealth-management/online-brokers/605136/the-best-online-brokers-and-trading-platforms Who Are the Best Small Online Brokers? https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/wealth-management/online-brokers/605137/who-are-the-best-small-online-brokers How a Stock Trade Actually Works https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/601905/anatomy-of-a-stock-trade

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 round of checks.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605109/is-your-retirement-portfolio-a-tax-bomb

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605146/watch-out-rmds-can-trigger-massive-medicare-means-testing

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/605135/irs-tax-refunds-for-late-filing-penalty

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/602937/you-can-appeal-a-medicare-premium-surcharge

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 Again

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/605110/usps-to-raise-rates-for-holiday-season-again Paying for College, 2023: Everything You Need to Maximize Financial Aid and Afford College https://www.amazon.com/Paying-College-2023-Everything-Admissions/dp/0593516494 Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/savings/savings-bonds/603848/fight-inflation-with-series-i-bonds IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf Grandparents: Now is the Time to Contribute to Your Grandkid's 529 Plans https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/careers/college/605082/grandparents-now-is-the-time-to-contribute-to-your

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 Shop for Life Insurance https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/t034-c000-s002-how-to-shop-for-life-insurance.html 7 Standout Places to Retire https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/604819/7-standout-places-to-retire 12 Smart Places to Retire https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/t006-s002-12-smart-places-to-retire/index.html

"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 https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/savings/savings-bonds/603848/fight-inflation-with-series-i-bonds Vladimir Ilyich Lenin: Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1916/imp-hsc/ch08.htm

Cope'ing with Money by Brandon Copeland https://www.kiplinger.com/brandon-copeland YouTube: Bry-Bry Tries! Highlight Reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV3GPe0pYxs

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 Investing for Income

https://store.kiplinger.com/kiplingers-investing-for-income.html

Don't Overlook Preferred Stocks

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/603643/dont-overlook-preferred-stocks

Stay Above the Interest Rate Fray

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/bonds/603317/stay-above-the-interest-rate-fray

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 in this episode: Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks: Inflation https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/savings/603848/fight-inflation-with-series-i-bonds TreasuryDirect: Buying Series I Savings Bonds https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/research/indepth/ibonds/res_ibonds_ibuy.htm

Cars.com: Buckle Up With Jenni Newman, Our Editor-in-Chief https://www.cars.com/articles/buckle-up-with-jenni-newman-our-editor-in-chief-1420699390000/ Electric Vehicles Take Charge in 2022

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/604265/electric-vehicles-take-charge-in-2022 Cars.com: Your Guide to EV Batteries https://www.cars.com/articles/your-guide-to-ev-batteries-premature-death-range-loss-and-preservation-446126/

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.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Gas Prices Around the World https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/604410/gas-prices-around-the-world Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-save-money/604390/gas-saving-tips-that-actually-work

Beth Hendler-Grunt https://nextgreatstep.com/about-us/

Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks: Jobs https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/jobs

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 Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included) https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-save-money/602810/best-things-to-buy-at-dollar-stores-dollar-tree 17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/spending/602750/worst-things-to-buy-at-dollar-stores

Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks: GDP https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/gdp

Why Inverted Yield Curve Panic Is Overdone https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/604484/inverted-yield-curve-stocks Kiplinger's Economic Outlooks: Fuel Prices https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/energy

How Gas Prices Are Determined https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/604688/how-gas-prices-are-determined

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 Now https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602844/midyear-investing-outlook-where-to-invest-now Sell in May and Go Away? Here We Go Again … https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602700/sell-in-may-and-go-away-2022 5 Stocks to Sell or Avoid Now https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-sell/604659/stocks-to-sell-or-avoid-now Fyooz Financial https://www.fyoozfinancial.com/

Getting Married? Don't Forget to Talk Money First https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-save-money/family-savings/604596/the-money-talk-new-couples-need