Budgeting: Save Money on Food
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average American family of four spends $8,513 per year on groceries—that’s $709...
Save Money on Entertainment
If your recent “nights out” consist of a walk to your mailbox to pick up your latest Netflix movie or...
Save Money on Credit, Debt and Banking
Make sure you aren’t paying more than you should—and that you’re getting all the benefits you deserve—with these 11 tips:...
Marriage and Money
Once upon a time, you found that special someone to spend the rest of your life with, and now the...
Make Investing a Habit
To reach your savings goals, you have to incorporate investing into your budget and financial plan. Here are some easy...
How to Handle Debt
How much debt is too much? It depends. That's not the answer you wanted, perhaps, but it's the only sensible...
Investing: Control Your Risks
The risks you are prepared to take will influence the kinds of investments you make and the return you should...
Bankruptcy, the Last Resort
When you can’t possibly pay what you owe and informal arrangements with creditors have failed, it might be time to...
Money Management: Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Kiplinger contributing editor Cameron Huddleston learned this lesson the hard way: Everybody needs an . She shares her experience here...
Personal Finance: What to Ask a Financial Adviser
Financial advisers and planners attend seminars and classes and read books so they can learn how to win your business...
Put Your Finances on Autopilot
When you lived at home, your biggest financial concern was probably how to spend your weekly allowance. Now that you're...
Need Help Meeting Financial Goals? Get a Money Buddy
In late 2006, a man we’ll call Patrick faced more than $66,000 of debt in credit cards, student loans and...
How to Pick a Financial Planner
It’s not always easy to take a dispassionate view of your own financial situation and decide on the proper mix...
Budget Planner: Nine Financial Moves for New Moms and Dads
If you’re thinking about starting a family, or a baby is already on the way, you’re probably bracing yourself for...
Save Money on Investing
Looking for a partner in wealth? Your company 401(k) is a smart choice because you defer paying taxes on your...
Personal Finances: When's It Worth Going Into Debt?
To charge or not to charge? That’s a question the editors at Kiplinger hear a lot. Is it okay to...
Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
A longstanding rule of thumb holds that monthly payments on debts (not including a home mortgage, which is really more...
Financial Management: Credit Card Smarts
Credit cards often get a bad rap. But by themselves, they are not necessarily evil. They can actually be useful...