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 help. Also, how to squeeze every last dollar out of the Recovery Rebate Credit.

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What's the Recovery Rebate Credit?: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602269/what-is-the-recovery-rebate-credit; Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk, by Cameron Huddleston: https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk/; 10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/t013-s001-talk-to-your-aging-parents-about-their-finances/index.html

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 the Impulse to Buy These 14 Holiday Gifts https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/601753/worst-gifts-to-impulse-buy-for-the-holidays

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

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 now.

 

Links mentioned in this episode: When Savings Bonds Make Sense https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/t065-c000-s002-when-savings-bonds-make-sense.html What Grandparents Need to Know About Using Savings Bonds for a Grandchild’s Education https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/t054-c050-s002-using-savings-bonds-for-grandchild-education.html Flood Insurance May Cost You More https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/insurance/home-insurance/603640/flood-insurance-may-cost-you-more

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

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 https://www.kiplinger.com/brandon-copeland Billed for a COVID-19 Vaccine? Dot Pay https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/insurance/health-insurance/603639/billed-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-dont-pay A Champion’s Mindset: Failure is Not an Option https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/603381/a-champions-mindset-interview-wnba-renee-montgomery   Who is Brandon Copeland | Money Music Culture (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXkBzhOPh14

 

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 Ready (Tony Drake radio program) https://retirementreadyshow.com/about-us/ Is a Target Date Fund Right for You? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/t047-c032-s014-is-a-target-date-fund-right-for-you.html ICI.org: Target Date Funds Remain Popular Investment in 401(k) Plans https://www.ici.org/news-release/21_news_tdf The Disturbing Conflicts of Interest in Target Date Funds https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/602705/the-disturbing-conflicts-of-interest-in-target-date-funds

 

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

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/602721/podcast-estate-planning-your-stuff-with-t-eric-reich

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 in this episode:

iSeeCars: Best Leased Cars to Buy Back and Sell for Profit https://www.iseecars.com/best-leased-cars-to-buy-study

ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Why Investors Who Hate Fees Should Love ETFs https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/602576/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-why-investors-who-hate-fees-should-love-etfs

The 21 Best ETFs to Buy for a Prosperous 2021

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/601891/the-21-best-etfs-to-buy-for-2021

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 of Flooded Cars for Sale

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/603404/after-hurricane-beware-flooded-cars-for-sale

 

Your Tree, Your Neighbor’s Property: Whose Insurance Pays? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/t028-c001-s000-your-tree-your-neighbors-property-whose-insurance.html

 

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

 

Avoid the Summer Travel Rush; Plan a Fall Getaway

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/spending/602977/avoid-summers-rush-plan-a-fall-getaway

 

Complain and Get Results

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/603338/complain-and-get-results

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

 

PODCAST: Unpacking the GameStop Blowup with Kyle Woodley

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/602235/podcast-unpacking-the-gamestop-blowup-with-kyle-woodley

 

The secrets of successful stock investing from a veteran markets reporter

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/07/dow-stock-market-lessons-bear-markets/2480874002/

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 2.0: 10 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/602821/secure-act-2-10-ways-the-proposed-law-could-change-retirement-savings

Ed Slott & Co. LLC (irahelp.com) https://www.irahelp.com/

 

Roth IRA Basics: 11 Things You Must Know

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/roth-iras

I Inherited an IRA. Now What?

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/iras/603240/i-inherited-an-ira-now-what