Retirees' Guide to Dos and Don’ts of Business Partnerships Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Strong Jobs Report Leaves Markets Flat: Stock Market Today Investors, traders and speculators are taking time to weigh the latest labor market data against their hopes for lower interest rates. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Is There a Downside to Switching Your Insurance Frequently? You keep finding lower rates every time you shop for insurance. Is there any reason not to take the better deal? Kiplinger · Feb 11
Is Prepaid Wireless Making a Comeback — and Can It Lower Your Phone Bill? Once seen as a budget alternative, prepaid wireless is attracting new attention as networks improve and shoppers look for flexible, lower-cost options. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market. Kiplinger · Feb 11
The High Cost of Sunshine: How Insurance and Housing Are Reshaping Snowbird Living The snowbird lifestyle is changing as insurance and housing costs climb. Here’s how retirees are adapting and where they’re choosing to go. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Dad Is a 68-Year-Old Widower, Forced to Retire. He's Wonderful, but May Need More Time Than I Can Give. My dad is fun and handsome, but reeling after so much loss. Relationship experts give their advice. Kiplinger · Feb 11
I'm a 55-Year-Old Dad. Here’s How My 28-Year-Old Daughter Showed Me That AXP Is Still a Solid Investment American Express stock is still a solid investment because management understands the value of its brand and is building a wide moat around it. Kiplinger · Feb 11
I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is Why a Second (Gray) Divorce Could Cost You Big-Time Divorce isn't any easier the second time, especially if you've remarried later in life. Rushing to settle without proper advice can have serious consequences. Kiplinger · Feb 11
A Matter of Trustees: Is Your Spouse the Best Person to Manage the Kids' Trusts? Naming your spouse as trustee can provide invaluable familial insight and continuity, but you should carefully weigh those benefits against potential risks. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Passive Muni Investors: Is Your Strategy Missing the Mark? Passive investments in municipal bonds are popular, but do they come at a cost? Two recent examples show why an active approach can be more favorable. Kiplinger · Feb 11
Dow Hits New High Ahead of January Jobs Report: Stock Market Today A weak reading on December retail sales was in focus ahead of Wednesday's delayed labor market data. Kiplinger · Feb 10
7 Bad Tax Habits to Kick Right Now Ditch these seven common habits to sidestep IRS red flags for a smoother, faster 2026 income tax filing. Kiplinger · Feb 10
The New Plan to End Surprise Taxes on Social Security 'Back Pay' Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season. Kiplinger · Feb 10
Kiplinger · Feb 10 Oval Office Legacies: The Social Security History Quiz Test your knowledge of the historical development of Social Security under various U.S. presidents from Roosevelt to Trump.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 Living in One State, Working in Another: How to Avoid a Tax Season Headache Living and working in two states can take a heavy toll on your paycheck and give you a headache come tax time. Here's what to know.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 The Best Weekly Income ETFs to Buy Weekly income ETFs are built for investors seeking yield-based products to offset uncertainty and volatility, but complexity and fees still matter.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 Hosting a Family Reunion? 10 Essentials for a Lasting Legacy Rekindle old friendships, pass down traditions and have a ball at your family reunion. We answer 10 common planning questions.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 Tied Up in Knots Over a Concentrated Stock Position? This Strategy Will Help You Unravel If you've built significant wealth through stock in one company, deciding your next move may be petrifying. Use this decision-making framework to get unstuck.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 How to Put Your IRA to Work for Change and to Help the Next Generation, Courtesy of an Investment Adviser Unhappy with the environmental and social impact of your investments? An impact fund that aligns your portfolio with your values could make all the difference.
Kiplinger · Feb 10 A Wake-Up Call and a Healthy Dose of Terror: How to Survive Your First Days in Prison This young man needed to be scared straight after his mother expressed her fear that he was on a path to prison. Hearing these eight do's and don'ts worked.
Kiplinger · Feb 9 Tech Stocks Fuel Strong Start to the Week: Stock Market Today The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its run above 50,000 on Monday and there are plenty of catalysts to keep the 30-stock index climbing.
Kiplinger · Feb 9 I'm a Financial Adviser: Here's How to Help Derisk Your Portfolio in 2026 Signs of a possible economic slowdown call for balanced derisking that locks in portfolio gains without sacrificing future upside. Here's a step-by-step guide.
Kiplinger · Feb 8 Tariffs: An Uninvited Valentine's Day Guest Expect to pay more for flowers and chocolates this year or find creative alternatives to save on Valentine's Day without looking cheap.
Kiplinger · Feb 8 Should I sell my old silverware and gold jewelry now that prices are so high? Or should I hand them down? My family silver and gold have sentimental value, but I hardly use them. Should I sell? We asked a professional metals dealer and investment adviser to weigh in.