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 in this episode: Now You Can Own Bitcoin in 401(k)s. Should You? https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/cryptocurrency/604597/now-you-can-own-bitcoin-in-401ks-should-you

 

Trading Options for Your 401(k) https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/401ks/603514/more-choices-in-your-401k News release from the Department of Labor on cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ebsa/ebsa20220310

 

Which Tax Documents Should I Save, Which Should I Shred? https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/604270/what-to-save-and-what-to-shred How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right Insurance https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/home-improvement/602297/protect-your-home-from-natures-wrath

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 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/esg/604272/secrets-of-sustainable-investing Double Your ESG Impact With Funds Tied to Charities https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/esg/604114/double-your-esg-impact-with-funds-tied-to-charities 5 'Blue Economy' Stocks and Funds https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/esg/604278/blue-economy-stocks-funds Kiplinger ESG 20: Our Favorite Picks for ESG Investors https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/esg/603525/kiplinger-esg-20 EWG Skin Deep Database https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

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 https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/602821/secure-act-2   How the SECURE Act Will Impact Your Retirement Plan https://www.kiplinger.com/podcast/retirement/t049-c000-s002-how-secure-act-impacts-retirement-planning.html Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks: Energy Prices: https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/energy U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly update https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/supply/weekly/   Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-save-money/604390/gas-saving-tips-that-actually-work Electric Vehicles Take Charge in 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/604265/electric-vehicles-take-charge-in-2022

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 gas prices.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks: Energy Prices https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/energy How Much Will Home Prices Continue to Rise in 2022?

https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/604252/home-prices-will-continue-to-rise-in-2022

Home-Sale Prices in the 50 Largest Metro Areas

https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/buying-a-home/604280/home-sale-prices-in-the-50-largest-metro-areas

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks: Inflation https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation

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 mentioned in this episode: IRS Free File: Do your Taxes for Free

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

How to File Your Taxes for Free (Kiplinger) https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604124/how-to-file-your-taxes-for-free Extending Financial Planning’s Reach https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/604223/extending-financial-plannings-reach

About CFP Board: History https://www.cfp.net/about-cfp-board/history CFP Board: Center for Financial Planning https://www.cfp.net/the-center-for-financial-planning

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 Sandy?

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

 

Save Money With an Electric Car https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/601936/save-money-with-an-electric-car Federal Tax Credits for New All-Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml

 

What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean? https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/credit-debt/loans/credit-reports/603964/what-does-your-credit-score-really-mean Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Credit reports and scores https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/

AnnualCreditReport.com AnnualCreditReport.com

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 Membership https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/spending/604171/amazon-raising-annual-fees-for-amazon-prime-membership

 

40 Best Amazon Prime Benefits to Use in 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/spending/602399/best-amazon-prime-benefits Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate, bio page https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/our-leadership/

 

Taxpayer Advocate Service qualifier tool https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/can-tas-help-me-with-my-tax-issue/

 

How to Cut Your 2021 Tax Bill

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604122/how-to-cut-your-2021-tax-bill

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 Credit FAQs for Your 2021 Tax Return

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602431/child-tax-credit-2021-faqs

Talking With the Taxpayer Advocate: The IRS Is Under Stress

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/602438/talking-with-the-taxpayer-advocate-the-irs-is-under-stress

Take This Job, I'm Retiring

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/603931/take-this-job-im-retiring

 

Pew Research Center: Amid the pandemic, a rising share of older U.S. adults are now retired

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/11/04/amid-the-pandemic-a-rising-share-of-older-u-s-adults-are-now-retired/

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 https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/gdp Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: Inflation https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: Jobs https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/jobs Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: Interest rates https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/interest-rates

Kiplinger on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@kiplingerfinance

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. Also, did you know how the 401(k) got its start?

Links mentioned in this episode:

Meet the Architect of the 401(k) Plan

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/401ks/603971/meet-the-architect-of-the-401k-plan Kiplinger’s Investing Outlook https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplingers-investing-outlook PODCAST: Investing for Income with Jeffrey Kosnett https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/603852/podcast-investing-for-income-with-jeffrey-kosnett

James K. Glassman’s 10 Stock Market Picks for 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/603817/james-glassmans-10-stock-market-picks-for-2022 The 22 Best Stocks to Buy for 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/603893/22-best-stocks-to-buy-for-2022 5 Stocks to Sell for 2022 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/603878/5-stocks-to-sell-for-2022