Nasdaq Sinks as Sandisk Sell-Off Continues: Stock Market Today Another day of weak price action for chip stocks weighed on the Nasdaq, but the Dow headed into the long holiday weekend at new highs. Kiplinger · Jul 2
Is Clear+ Worth It After the Price Hike? Clear just raised prices for the second year in a row. Is it time to drop your Clear+ membership? Kiplinger · Jul 2
Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program. Kiplinger · Jul 2
These Smart Upgrades Are Game-Changers if You're Living in an Older Home Transform your older home with these high-impact smart upgrades. From reinforced exterior doors to energy-saving thermostats, here is how to improve safety and value. Kiplinger · Jul 2
The Cost of Staying Put: Aging in the Neighborhood You Love Your neighbors are your friends and support system. Aging in place means you'll need to account for more than just maintenance and rising property taxes. Kiplinger · Jul 2
Investing Lessons From 'The Three Little Pigs': Ways to Help Build a Portfolio the Big Bad Wolf Can't Blow Down Is your portfolio as well built and diversified as you think? If you're worried it won't help keep you safe in retirement, it could be time to renovate. Kiplinger · Jul 2
Want to Protect Your Assets? Consider Life Insurance You Don't Have to Die to Use Millions of Americans have no protection for unexpected health costs in retirement. The answer isn't health insurance. Kiplinger · Jul 2
How to Build a Financial Plan Around a Variable Income: For Freelancers, Gig Workers and Commission-Based Earners Managing variable income is much less stressful when you build your budget around your lowest typical earnings, and use automated systems for savings and taxes. Kiplinger · Jul 2
How the Stock Market Performed in the Second Quarter of 2026: An Investment Adviser's Take Q2 2026 was defined by a disconnect between soaring market valuations and underlying economic realities. Speculative fervor is making the landscape casinolike. Kiplinger · Jul 2
Dow Closes Lower as Caterpillar Stock Slumps: Stock Market Today Sinking chip stocks dragged on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, but a big rally for Meta Platforms helped limit losses. Kiplinger · Jul 1
What Bobby Bonilla Day Can Teach You About Retirement His million-dollar July 1 paycheck isn't something most people can replicate, but the idea behind it can help you build a stronger retirement plan. Kiplinger · Jul 1
Think You Can Afford That House? Run These Numbers First The true cost of homeownership goes far beyond the mortgage payment. Here's what to consider before making an offer. Kiplinger · Jul 1
If You Put $1,000 Into an S&P 500 ETF 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns for buy-and-hold investors. Kiplinger · Jul 1
What the Supreme Court's Latest Decisions Mean for Your Money This Year Several recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could have notable financial consequences for homeowners, taxpayers, investors, and consumers. Kiplinger · Jul 1
Kiplinger · Jul 1 Apple's Price Hikes Signal Costlier Electronics for Years to Come Consumers and businesses should brace for sticker shock when buying PCs, smartphones, tablets and other electronics. Relief may have to wait until 2029.
Kiplinger · Jul 1 Is Your Financial Adviser for Retirement Worth the 1% Fee? The 1% adviser fee has been a mainstay for retirement planning. But now that AI is doing some of their work, it’s worth knowing exactly what you're paying for.
Kiplinger · Jul 1 This Changes Your Social Security Decision (Especially if You're in the 2% Club) If you have a pension and $1 million-plus saved, deciding when to take Social Security is about optimizing your taxes, legacy planning and long-term income.
Kiplinger · Jul 1 I'm a Real Estate Pro: This Is Why (and How) I'm Deferring My Taxes Until I Die Real estate investors can use 1031 exchanges and depreciation to defer taxes over a lifetime, before passing assets to heirs tax-free. Here's how it works.
Kiplinger · Jul 1 Trump Accounts Arrive Soon: Are They the Right Fit for Your Family? Trump Accounts have pros and cons, but having one could be a good way to educate your child about finances while also providing a financial safety net.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 Dow Hits More Highs as Consumers Get More Confident: Stock Market Today Everybody is enjoying the run-up to Independence Day 2026, with Papa Dow making new highs and consumers recovering from an energy shock.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 What New Supreme Court Rulings Mean for Your Money in 2026 Several recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could have notable financial consequences for homeowners, taxpayers, investors, and consumers.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 Weak June Jobs Report Quiets the Rate-Hike Conversation The June jobs report came in well below economists' estimates, but the unemployment rate ticked lower.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America Costco and other value retailers are opening new stores as demand for lower-priced groceries continues to grow.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 The Asset Location Rule: Where to Put Income Investments in Retirement? Where you hold your investments is as important as what you're investing in. Here's how to optimize your asset location for a more tax-efficient retirement.
Kiplinger · Jun 30 The 'Florida Flip' for Roth Conversions: How to Use a No-Tax State to Lower RMDs Staring down a massive RMD tax bill at age 75? Relocating to a zero-tax state for a few years could slash your Roth conversion costs. Just beware of the pitfalls.