Your Money's Worth

Dec 28, 2021

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?

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Dec 14, 2021

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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Nov 30, 2021

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.

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Resist the Impulse to Buy These 14 Holiday Gifts

Nov 16, 2021

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.

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When Savings Bonds Make Sense

Nov 2, 2021

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.