Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Written to help you do a better job of managing your personal and family financial affairs and to help you get more for your money. You get ideas on saving, investing, cutting taxes, making major purchases, advancing your career, buying a home, paying for education, health care and travel, plus much, much more. Special issues cover the latest information about car buying (December) and Mutual Funds (March and September).

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DON’T PAY MORE THAN NECESSARY TO PREPARE YOUR TAX RETURN • Many DIY taxpayers have access to free options, but whether you qualify depends on the fine print.

FREE HELP WITH TAX PREPARATION

PLANNING SUMMER TRAVEL? YOU’LL HAVE LOTS OF COMPANY • To save money, book your tickets well ahead of time, use technology and avoid popular destinations.

HOW TO HELP VICTIMS OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES • Recovery could take years, and victims will need assistance long after the fires have been extinguished.

APRIL 2025

TIPS FOR VETTING A CHARITY

Briefing • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

IS A ROBO ADVISER RIGHT FOR YOU? • Use our guide to assess the growing array of low-cost, computer-driven investment managers.

FIND THE BEST ROBO FOR YOU

RETIREMENT PLANNING 2025

TRY THESE TURNAROUND STOCKS • A struggling company with a strong makeover plan can pay off for intrepid investors.

MAKEOVERS WORTH MONITORING • Some overhauls are not yet ready for prime time, but they still bear watching.

CUT YOUR RISK

TEMPER THE RISK IN YOUR TECH STOCKS • A recent rout in AI stocks has some investors thinking more defensively.

How to Survive Market Mayhem • INCOME INVESTING

WHAT’S NEW WITH OUR DIVIDEND PICKS • THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE

WE ADD AN EQUAL-WEIGHT S&P 500 FUND • KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

HAS THIS FUND LOST ITS MOJO? • KIPLINGER 25 UPDATE

In Defense of Defense Stocks • STREET SMART

CAN A NEW MANAGER CURE THIS FUND? • MUTUAL FUND SPOTLIGHT

FRESHEN UP YOUR FINANCES • Along with washing your windows and vacuuming under the sofa this spring, take some time to tidy up your financial life. We’ve rounded up tips to declutter, simplify and make sure everything is in its place.

GET YOUR INBOX IN ORDER

GET CASH FOR YOUR OLD CLOTHES

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE HOUSING MARKET • Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn’t dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

SHOULD YOU RENT OR BUY?

Earn Extra Yield With a Jumbo Account

WHAT RETIREES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAXES • Take steps to avoid a surprise tax bill and underpayment penalties.

BRUSH UP ON RETIREMENT TAX RATES

Retirees Are Less Satisfied • LIVING IN RETIREMENT

FUND INVESTORS: DO A LITTLE DIGGING TO KNOW WHAT YOU OWN • PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO

A Smart Way to Empower People With Disabilities • An ABLE account can improve your loved one’s quality of life.

WHY YOU MAY NEED A MEDALLION STAMP • Transferring securities from one account to another often requires this extra step.

THE BEST REWARDS CREDIT CARDS • Whether you want simple cash-back rewards or points to put toward travel purchases, we have something for you.

TEACHING HOW TO REPAIR RATHER THAN REPLACE • Through this group’s workshops, volunteers help community members fix household items.