REVEALED: 25 - The Real Truth

My First $1 Million: Retired Teacher, 83, New York

"I used to sweat the small stuff, but I have learned, after my wife and I each had a bout with cancer, it's all small stuff."

Kiplinger · Jun 20

Paper Social Security Checks Are on Their Way Out: How to Help Your Aging Loved Ones Cope

Electronic Social Security payments are being touted as faster and safer than paper checks. But those who rely on them will need support to make the transition.

Kiplinger · Jun 20

I (Used to) Hate Annuities: Then I Looked at the Math

If you wrote off annuities in the past, you might be surprised to learn that higher interest rates and major product improvements have made them more effective

Kiplinger · Jun 20

What to Do With a Windfall to Avoid Permanent Financial Mistakes

Patience and good advice are the keys to avoiding making permanent financial mistakes after getting an inheritance.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

Is a 'Lost Decade' Threatening Your Retirement Savings? Here’s How to Pivot

High market valuations are triggering dot-com-era flashbacks, but panic isn't a financial strategy for retirement savers.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

I Wouldn't Lock My Money Into a 5-Year CD Right Now — Here's Why

Here's how to maximize yields on your savings after the July Fed meeting.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

The Best Nasdaq Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Upside

The best Nasdaq stocks to buy include familiar tech-related names, as well as companies with strong long-term upside potential operating in other sectors.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

I'm a Financial Adviser: If You Want to Give Money to a Child in Your Family, Some Options Are Better Than Others

Want to save for a child's future? Here's a look at the most common account types for starting their nest egg, even if you don't know what they'll need at 18.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

How Global Geopolitics Shape Oil and Gas Investing: What Investors Need to Keep in Mind

Investors should look at energy investing as a strategic asset class influenced by policy, security, infrastructure and capital discipline.

Kiplinger · Jun 19

How Today's Couples Can Bridge the Financial Planning Gap Between Modern Living and Legal Reality

Modern and LGBTQ+ partnerships are reshaping commitment, complexity and the need for more intentional financial planning structures.

Kiplinger · Jun 19