Your Money's Worth

Your Money's Worth

Kiplinger delivers timely, actionable personal finance guidance to help you earn, keep, and make the most of your money. Each new episode has down-to-earth insights on saving for retirement, cutting your tax bill, investing for growth and income, maintaining good credit, and much more.

Episodes

September 27, 2022 24 mins

Retail stock investors are said to be living in a golden age when it comes to the convenience and cost of trading. But picking a broker should still be a conscious decision. We look at today’s options.

Links mentioned in this episode:

The Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms, 2022
https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/wealth-management/online-brokers/605136/the-best-online-brokers-and-trading-platforms

Who Are the Best Small ...

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If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a surprise round of checks.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605109/is-your-retirement-portfolio-a-tax-bomb

 https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/605146/watch-out-rm...

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Kalman Chany, author of the Princeton Review’s Paying for College will help you find every bit of tax relief available. Also, the USPS raises rates for the holidays.

Links mentioned in this episode:

USPS to Raise Rates for "Holiday" Season Again

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/605110/usps-to-raise-rates-for-holiday-season-again

Payi...

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You don’t have to be ready to retire to consider where you might go. We'll talk about how and why we make our lists of great destinations.

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Can You Trust TikTok’s Advice?
How to Shop for Life Insurance
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“Professor Cope” – NFL player and Kiplinger editor– joins us for the latest on his ventures and videos. Also, we clarify some of the terms around Series I bonds.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/banking/savings/savings-bonds/603848/fight-inflation-with-series-i-bonds

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin: Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism
https://www.mar...

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Steady income, moderate growth, manageable risk — those are the goals that Jeffrey Kosnett, the editor of Kiplinger’s Investing for Income, has been pursuing for decades. Also, a quick look at holiday shopping strategies.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kiplinger’s Investing for Income

https://store.kiplinger.com/kiplingers-investing-for-income.html

Don’t Overlook Preferred Stock...

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With cars both scarce and expensive these days, what should you do if you want – or need – a new ride? Car-buying strategist Jenni Newman of cars.com shares some tips. Also, more on the magical 9% bond.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks: Inflation
https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation

Fight Inflation with Series I Bonds
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/bankin...

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College graduates looking to land that first real job will need to know how to ace the virtual interview and be prepared to do good old-fashioned research and networking. Also, gas prices are high, but try a little global perspective.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

Gas Prices Around the World
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/604410/gas-prices-around-the-world

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May 31, 2022 33 mins

With a lot of recession talk out there, we might just talk ourselves into one. We take that risk with Jim Patterson of the Kiplinger Letter. Also, dollar stores: deal or no deal?

 

Links:

15 Best Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-save-money/602810/best-things-to-buy-at-dollar-stores-dollar-tree

17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree ...

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Fyooz Financial, the husband and wife team of Dan and Natalie Slagle have carved out a niche advising other couples with the money questions that come with pairing up.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Midyear Investing Outlook: Where to Invest Now
https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602844/midyear-investing-outlook-where-to-invest-now

Sell in May and Go Away? Here We Go Again …
https://www.kip...

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A speedy recovery from disaster can depend on your financial recordkeeping. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance writer Rivan Stinson tells us how to keep our affairs in order. Also, will you be able to invest your 401(k) money in bitcoin?

Links mentioned in this episode:

Now You Can Own Bitcoin in 401(k)s. Should You?
https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/cryptocurrency/604597/now-you-can-own-bitcoin-in-401ks-should-you

 

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Environmental, social and governance investing is simpler than it sounds, and has a profitable track record to boot.

Links mentioned in this episode:

7 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-refunds/602762/money-smart-ways-to-spend-your-tax-refund

Amy Domini on the Secrets of Sustainable Investing
https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/esg/604272/secrets-of-sustainable-investing

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Consumers are feeling the pinch at the pump; how long will prices stay high? Plus, Congress starts to fiddle with retirement-savings rules again.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

SECURE Act 2.0: 14 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/602821/secure-act-2
 
How the SECURE Act Will Impact Your Retirement Plan
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Daniel Bortz doesn’t just write about home sales and housing prices – he’s been in the business. He’ll share insights about the real estate outlook for 2022 and “how-to” tips for both buyers and sellers. Also, the pain of high gas prices.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlooks: Energy Prices
https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/energy

How Much Will Home Prices Continue to R...

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Not all financial advice is the same. We talk with the chair of the CFP Board about what she’s doing to preserve her brand and extend its reach. Also, the right way to file your tax returns for free.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

IRS Free File: Do your Taxes for Free

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free


How to File Your Taxes for Free (Kiplinger)
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There’s no escaping your credit score, so what can you do to make it better? Kiplinger’s credit expert joins us to talk strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars are joining the market this year. Will one work for Sandy?

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

 

Save Money With an Electric Car
https://www.kiplinger.com/persona...

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Your tax dollars are at work funding a government bureau to help you deal with the IRS. Strange but true! Also, the price of Amazon is going up.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Amazon Raising Annual Fees for Amazon Prime Membership
https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/spending/604171/amazon-raising-annual-fees-for-amazon-prime-membership

 

40 Best Amazon Prime Benefits to Use in 2022
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Pandemic pressures (and high stock and real estate values) are leading many to try to move up retirement. Plus, tax-filing season gets under way.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

When Can You File Your Taxes This Year?
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/604041/when-can-you-file-your-taxes-this-year

 

Child Tax Credit FAQs for Your 2021 Tax Return

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What to expect from the U.S. economy and an election-year Congress, as well as the outlook for cryptocurrency regulations, TikTok and more. Plus, we give the Elizabeth Holmes verdict a think.

Links mentioned in this episode:

 

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: GDP
https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/gdp

Kiplinger’s Economic Outlook: Inflation
https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/...

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Sure, measuring stock markets by calendar years is a bit artificial, but it’s still a good way to give your portfolio a checkup. Two Kiplinger investing editors join us to forecast what stocks and sectors will fare well in 2022. Also, did you know how the 401(k) got its start?

Links mentioned in this episode:

Meet the Architect of the 401(k) Plan

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retireme...

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