Parnassus Investments founder and socially conscious investing pioneer Jerry Dodson talks value investing and some of his favorite stocks. Also: Which tax documents should you keep (or toss)?

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How long should you keep your tax records? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C005-S001-how-long-should-you-keep-tax-records.html; Anne Smith's profile of Parnassus: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T041-C009-S002-parnassus-investing-with-a-conscience.html; Parnassus Endeavor: https://www.morningstar.com/funds/xnas/rysex/quote.html; The pitfalls and profits of collecting cars, wine, art: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T050-C000-S002-pitfalls-and-profits-of-collecting-cars-wine-art.html; Austin's scooter study: https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Health/Epidemiology/APH_Dockless_Electric_Scooter_Study_5-2-19.pdf; Bike to Work Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/spending/T061-S001-how-much-can-i-save-biking-to-work/index.php

Sidehusl.comeditor Kathy Kristof discusses finding, vetting and profiting from side gigs. Also: Tax breaks for caregivers

— LINKS — Tax breaks for the middle class (dependent care credit): www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html; Head of household filing status: www.kiplinger.com/artic...8.html; Find your side hustle: sidehusl.com; Earn extra income with a side hustle: www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T012-C047-S002-earn-extra-income-with-a-side-hustle.html; How to make a million (see section on dividends): www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T012-C000-S002-how-to-make-a-million-dollars.html; Federal student loan repayment plans: studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/understand/plans; Smart ways to manage your student loans: www.kiplinger.com/artic...s.html

Podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey team up with Kiplinger's staff writer Brendan Pedersen to discuss how to prevent and recover from the most common forms of identity theft. The pair also break down some old school investing truisms.

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Market truisms at a glance: www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html; ID Theft – Act Now to Protect Yourself: www.kiplinger.com/artic...f.html; How to manage your passwords: www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T057-C000-S002-how-to-manage-your-passwords.html; Freeze your credit in 3 steps: www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C011-S003-freeze-your-credit-in-3-steps.html; FTC: www.ftc.gov/; ID Theft: identitytheft.gov/; BK Coffee: www.bk.com/coffeesubscription; Hungry Harvest: www.hungryharvest.net/; Imperfect Produce: www.imperfectproduce.com/; Misfits Market: www.misfitsmarket.com/

Kiplinger Retirement Report editor Rachel Sheedy joins podcast hosts Sandra Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss the changing landscape of retirement saving. The pair also share smart ways to spend your tax refund and explain all the fuss about the yield curve.

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Great ideas to spend $1,000 (2019): https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T050-S002-great-ideas-for-1-000-home-travel-gifts-fitness/index.html; Ideas from 2018: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T050-S002-12-smart-ways-to-spend-1-000/index.html; Investment portfolios built from the Kiplinger ETF 20: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T022-C000-S003-kiplinger-etf-20-portfolios-for-all-investors.html; Sandy's charity: https://www.donorschoose.org/; HSA myths: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/insurance/T027-S003-10-myths-about-health-savings-accounts/index.html; 6 ways to build a nest egg with a Roth: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T046-S004-6-ways-to-build-a-roth-retirement-nest-egg/index.html; How to handle an RMD: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T045-S004-9-smart-strategies-for-handling-rmds/index.html; Draw a paycheck from your portfolio: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T037-C000-S004-how-to-draw-a-steady-portfolio-paycheck-retirement.html; Prepare for retirement: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T047-S004-ready-to-retire-8-steps-to-a-happy-retirement/index.html

Our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block walk you through all the last-minute advice you need to file your taxes -- from common errors to avoid to filing an extension to free filing software. The pair also discuss Tax Day consumer deals and freebies you don't want to miss.

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How to get an extension: www.kiplinger.com/artic...n.html; Nine states where you can file after April 15: www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html; Eighteen red flags for IRS auditors: www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T056-S001-red-flags-for-irs-auditors/index.html; Tax-filing mistakes to avoid: www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C011-S000-tax-filing-mistakes-to-avoid.html; Top tax software: www.kiplinger.com/slide...x.html

Hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block are joined by Kiplinger Letter tech expert John Miley to discuss the ramifications of breaking up major tech companies such as Facebook and Google. The pair also delve into strategies for those who can't pay their tax bills on time

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How to get an extension: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C005-S001-how-to-get-an-extension-for-filing-your-tax-return.html; Avoid underpayment penalties: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C000-S004-4-ways-to-avoid-irs-underpayment-penalties.html; Kiplinger special report on technology: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/technology/index.html; 12 best tech stocks for a 2019 recovery: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T058-S001-the-12-best-tech-stocks-for-a-2019-recovery/index.html; Kiplinger special report on life insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/life-insurance/index.html; Should you take out a long-term car loan?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T009-C011-S001-should-you-take-out-a-long-term-car-loan.html; Buying a car? First do your homework: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/cars/T009-C000-S001-useful-car-links.html

Our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block are joined by Raising Money-Smart Kids author and Kiplinger editor-at-large Janet Bodnar to discuss how parents can help provide their children with a sound financial foundation. The pair also review common scam tactics in honor of April Fool's Day.

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Kiplinger's scams coverage: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/scams/index.html; Janet's Money-Smart Kids archive: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/archive/column/index.html?column_id=2; What you need to know about values investing: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T052-C000-S002-what-you-need-to-know-about-values-investing.html ; Funds that win with ESG investing: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T041-S002-5-mutual-funds-that-win-with-esg/index.html; Our favorite rewards cards: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/credit/T016-S003-the-best-rewards-credit-cards-2018/index.html

Professional organizer Heather Cocozza joins hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss how decluttering can save you time and money. Also, Sandy explains why you should set up an online Social Security account. The pair then wraps ups with some wacky PR pitches.

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Protect against social security fraud with an online account: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T051-C000-S002-protect-against-social-security-fraud.html; 5 steps to maximize your social security benefit: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T051-C032-S014-5-steps-to-maximize-your-social-security-benefit.html; NAPO's website: https://www.napo.net/; Heather's website: http://www.cocozzaorgdesign.com/; Can tidying up change your life? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T029-C000-S002-can-tidying-up-change-your-life.html; Decluttering in Retirement: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T021-C000-S004-decluttering-in-retirement-frees-space-and-soul.html; Money-smart ways to get rid of your stuff: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T029-C000-S002-money-smart-ways-to-get-rid-of-your-stuff.html; Child-care tax breaks: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T054-C001-S003-child-care-tax-breaks-for-working-parents.html; Kiplinger 529 plan coverage: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/529-plans/index.html; Vangaurd's college planning tools (including the 529 state deduction calculator): http://www.vanguard.com/jumppage/ecatstool/

Hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss the financial independence movement with ChooseFI founder Brad Barrett. In addition, Sandy breaks down tax breaks for the middle class, and the pair debates whether it's worth it to purchase travel insurance.

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Middle-class tax breaks: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-middle-class-tax-breaks-and-deductions/index.html; Brad's website: https://www.choosefi.com/; ChooseFI podcast: https://www.choosefi.com/podcast-episodes/; Our story on FIRE: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T047-C000-S002-young-fire-savers-race-to-retirement.html; Disaster-proof your vacation with trip insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T059-C000-S002-disaster-proof-your-vacation-with-travel-insurance.html

Kiplinger's staff writer and higher education guru Kaitlin Pitsker explains how parents and students can choose the best school that fits their financial needs. Hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block also discuss how to reclaim forgotten money, as well as the ins and outs of credit freezes.

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Track down your forgotten cash: www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T065-C000-S002-track-down-your-forgotten-cash.html Treasury Form 1048: www.treasurydirect.gov/forms/sav1048.pdf

How to Pay for College: www.kiplinger.com/article/college/T042-C000-S002-how-to-pay-for-college.html Five key financial aid considerations: www.kiplinger.com/artic...e.html Freeze your credit in 3 steps: www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C011-S003-freeze-your-credit-in-3-steps.html