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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HOW TO FIGHT THE ANNOYANCE ECONOMY • Hidden fees, customer service snafus and other financial hassles cost Americans an estimated $165 billion a year.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR HEALTH INSURER SAYS NO • One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal.

TAKE THESE STEPS TO TAME YOUR TAXES IN RETIREMENT • Worried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.

AUGUST 2026

PROPERTY TAX BILLS ARE ON THE RISE • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

HIT YOUR GOAL WITH A TARGET-DATE FUND • Use our guide to help you choose among these popular retirement-saving options.

HIGHER RATES ON THE HORIZON? • Bond market “vigilantes” are telling the Fed to focus on fighting inflation.

READING THE STOCK MARKET’S TEA LEAVES • Technical analysis searches for clues in price patterns and historical data. Take a look at what these indicators are saying now.

The Sweet Spot for Interest • INCOME INVESTING

Double-Digit Returns? Meh • THE KIPLINGER DIVIDEND 15 UPDATE

WITH FOREIGN STOCK RETURNS, STYLE MATTERS • KIPLINGER 25 UPDATE

Pets Are Loved. Pet Stocks Aren’t • STREET SMART

TECH IS THE FUEL FOR THIS DIVIDEND FUND • KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

SAME FUND WITH A DIFFERENT NAME • FUND TRENDS

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CAN YOU TRUST AI’s FINANCIAL ADVICE? • We put chatbots to the test. Here’s what the technology is good at, what humans do better and how you can use them together to make smarter money decisions.

WHAT TRIGGERS A TAX AUDIT • The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about the chances the IRS will take a closer look at their return.

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MAKE YOUR DREAM RETIREMENT ABROAD A REALITY • Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas—but you have to nail the practical details first.

7 GREAT PLACES TO RETIRE ABROAD

Your Advice on Long-Term Care • LIVING IN RETIREMENT

SHOULD YOU BUY INDIVIDUAL BONDS? • PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO

Consider an Adult Day Center • These facilities provide care and companionship for those with dementia or other health conditions.

KEEP AN EYE ON I BONDS • When inflation heats up, these savings bonds take the spotlight.

GRAB THESE GREAT DEALS • Treat yourself for less with bargains we’ve rounded up in tech, travel, wine and more.

CONSIDER A COSTCO VACATION

Where have you chosen to live in retirement, and why? • Readers share their insights and advice.