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Kiplinger's Personal Finance

May 01 2025
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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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WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE JOB MARKET • Especially in the most competitive fields, job seekers will need to strategize to stand out.

WATCH OUT FOR SCAMS THAT TARGET OLDER ADULTS • Cryptocurrency cons and impersonation schemes are among the most common.

PLANNING TO MOVE? TRIM YOUR COSTS • Staying on budget can reduce the stress that comes with relocating.

TRACK DOWN UNCLAIMED FUNDS

Briefing • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

WALMART WOOS WEALTHY SHOPPERS

A Cap on Overdraft Fees Faces the Axe

HOPEFUL FINDINGS FOR CAREGIVERS

THE KIPLINGER 25 SOLID RETURNS IN A REMARKABLE MARKET • Our diversified stock funds did well but lagged a highly concentrated S&P 500. Our foreign fund picks beat their benchmark, as did our bond funds.

MODEL PORTFOLIOS • Tap into these examples for ideas as you build your own portfolio, and tweak as necessary to match your tolerance for risk and investing time frame.

THE KIPLINGER 25 • Everything you need to know about our favorite actively managed, no-load mutual funds.

NEW DIVIDEND ARISTOCRATS DEBUT

ESG INVESTING NAVIGATES POLITICAL BACKLASH

VALUES INVESTING

BUFFETT’S LATEST PORTFOLIO MOVES • The Oracle of Omaha added a beverage company and said buh-bye to more bank shares.

How to Cope With Inflation

High Yield, Minimal Drama

A BROAD BET ON INNOVATION

11 WAYS TO BUILD WEALTH • By setting up a solid investment strategy, creating a budget, boosting your income and making other smart moves, you can design a blueprint to reach your goals.

STICK TO A BUDGET

BOOST YOUR INCOME

Get Back on Track After a Divorce

Make the Case for a Credit-Limit Increase

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STRATEGIES TO SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS • Many Medicare recipients are benefiting from changes that make prescriptions more affordable. But you can still make other moves to keep your costs in check.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT COVERAGE FOR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS

12 GREAT GIGS FOR RETIREES • Whether you want to earn extra cash, fill some of your free time, or both, we have ideas for you.

Medicare Tips for First-Timers

WHY YOU NEED A TRUSTED CONTACT

A Guide to Lending Money to Family Members • Put the terms in writing, and take steps to avoid tax complications.

THE LOWDOWN ON USING HSA FUNDS • Keep records of qualifying expenses, and make sure you understand the rules.

TRAVEL DEALS FOR RETIREES • Older adults can access special discounts on hotel stays, car rentals, cruises and more.

WILLING TO SPLURGE A LITTLE? TRY AN ALUMNI TRIP

PLANTING THE SEEDS TO FEED A COMMUNITY • Through gardening and educational programs, this organization is improving local access to fresh food.

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