Personal Finance News

How to build your wealth in your 30s

Kiplinger | Jan 20, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–You're being pulled in so many directions at this stage of life, and so is your money. To set yourself up for a successful financial future, start by defining what it is that you really value.

Don't let bad timing be your biggest retirement mistake

Kiplinger | Jan 20, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Prolonged stock market drops, especially early in retirement, can be utterly devastating. To protect yourself, break out the bucket strategy.

13 super small-cap stocks to buy for 2020 and beyond

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–Small-cap stocks lagged the S&P 500 by a wide margin last year. However, strategists say these smaller companies are set to catch up (and more) in 2020.

How the stock market performed during the Clinton impeachment

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

COLUMN–Will Donald Trump's trial disrupt the red-hot rally? History suggests it won't.

Is the stock market closed on MLK day?

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Both the stock markets and bond markets will have Monday off as the nation honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Prepare for detours in the market: Manage your plan in real-time

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–When the stock market takes a dive, retirees with resilient income allocation plans still get by swimmingly. Here's what that looks like.

Maryland governor proposes major tax cut for retirees

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Gov. Hogan hopes $1 billion in additional tax relief will make it more affordable for retirees to stay in Maryland.

One way to avoid a potential white-knuckle ride through retirement

Kiplinger | Jan 17, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–With a bull market entering its 11th year, retirees need to protect themselves from stomach-dropping volatility. Annuities can be one tool to consider.

Why I love annuities, and so should you

Kiplinger | Jan 16, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Guaranteed income is something everyone needs throughout their retirement, and the right annuity can provide that.

Four steps for a financially fit new year

Kiplinger | Jan 15, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Get your finances in shape in 2020 with these four resolutions.

The 25 best low-fee mutual funds to buy in 2020

Kiplinger | Jan 15, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

SLIDE SHOW–The Kiplinger 25 list of our favorite no-load mutual funds dates back to 2004. Here are our picks for the best 25 low-fee mutual funds as we enter 2020: what makes them tick, and what kind of returns they've delivered.

The 11 best closed-end funds (CEFs) for 2020

Kiplinger | Jan 14, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–Here are the 11 best CEFs to buy for 2020. This list of elite funds covers an array of assets and investing strategies. Each pick boasts various perks, which may include deep value, high distribution rates and strong track records.

A tale of two investors: 1 panicked and 1 didn't

Kiplinger | Jan 14, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Two clients' true stories during the last bear market reveal the pitfalls and opportunities that come with investing in uncertain times. Do you see yourself in this tale?

How to make investing more meaningful

Kiplinger | Jan 14, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Saving and investing may seem mundane to some, but there are ways to make it more fulfilling. Here are three strategies to do good things with your money, now and long after you're gone.

3 new money habits for 2020 (No. 1 is forget budgets!)

Kiplinger | Jan 13, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–It's time to set financially healthy goals for the year. You'll be glad you did.

Leverage these 5 retirement tax diversification strategies

Kiplinger | Jan 13, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

ARTICLE–Taxes can be overwhelming in retirement, eating up income that you need to live on. Learn how to minimize taxes through tax diversification.

The 7 best financial stocks for 2020

Kiplinger | Jan 13, 2020 - 9:00 AM PST

SLIDE SHOW–Here are the seven best financial stocks to buy for 2020. All of these stock picks are so overloaded with bullish opinions, in fact, that they boast a "Strong Buy" consensus rating. Take a look.

11 S&P 500 stocks that could soar 20% or more in 2020

Kiplinger | Jan 10, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–Never say never, but it's hard to see stocks follow their amazing 2019 returns for a second straight year. Here, then, are 11 of the best S&P 500 stocks you can buy for outsize gains in 2020.

How much can you contribute to the thrift savings plan for 2020?

Kiplinger | Jan 10, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

ARTICLE–Federal workers and military personnel can save more in their TSP retirement accounts in 2020.

Dogs of the Dow 2020: 10 dividend stocks to watch

Kiplinger | Jan 10, 2020 - 9:00 PM PST

SLIDE SHOW–It's that time of year when Wall Street offers up its many forecasts for the coming 52 weeks, based on anything from earnings growth to interest rates to the possibility of a coming recession - and in 2020, the incessant noise coming from Washington.