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Finding Trustworthy Financial Advisors

Micah Hauptman, director of investor protection for the Consumer Federation of America, offers advice for ...

finding trustworthy financial advisors

September 28, 2022

How to Beat Inflation at Home

Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by ...

senior woman paying bills with smartphone and laptop. Photo by Mark Adams, Dreamstime. Rivan V. Stinson of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance suggests tips on how to beat inflation by making small but significant changes at home, from earning rewards to paying down credit card debt and more.

Two Important Updates to Credit Reports

Beginning on July 1, 2022, important updates to credit reports will begin to affect consumers’ ...

Asian woman and medical professional in hospital - photo by Imtmphoto, Dreamstime. Two important updates to credit reports affect consumers’ credit, including medical debt reporting and BNPL (buy-now-pay-later) plans.

Social Security Benefits and Unemployment

In this edition of “Ask Kip,” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance editors explain the connection between Social ...

Woman Shocked By Finances Mark Adams Dreamstime. For article, Kiplinger’s financial experts explain the connection between Social Security benefits and unemployment crises PLUS snowbirds avoiding taxes.

December 22, 2021

It Still Makes Sense to Delay Social Security Benefits

Sandra Block, senior editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, discusses whether it is still wise ...

man serious about finances Photo by Photographerlondon Dreamstime. For article on delay social security benefits and reverse mortgages for seniors.

August 18, 2020

Simple Ways to Save Money on Assisted Living Costs

You’ve decided you’ve reached the point where you don’t feel safe living alone anymore. You’re ...

Senior couple loves to save money on assisted living