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This list of red flags can help you identify potentially pricey problems. You can use your observations to winnow your choices when you negotiate price with the seller. More>>
Forget the mall. Save money -- and your sanity -- this Thanksgiving weekend with these money-minded alternatives to shopping frenzy. More>>
The amazing holiday travel deals you scored at the 11th hour in 2008 won’t be so easy to find this year. But don’t lose hope. You can still afford to head home this holiday season. More>>
If you’re like most people, you’re more than happy to buy green-as long as it also saves greenbacks. Here are five green myths and the truth behind them-plus how much money you may be burning by buying into them. More>>
If you're 65 or older, Medicare covers the bulk of your medical expenses. But it still leaves some big gaps, and it doesn't cover prescription drugs. Decide whether or not to stick with Uncle Sam or enroll in a private plan for 2010. More>>
Whether you are looking to save money by buying a used car or just save on gas, these are Kiplinger's best cars for the price. More>>
To select the top credit cards of 2009, Kiplinger calculated how much a consumer would spend each month and then calculated how much they'd receive in cash rebates. More>>
Kiplinger's top 100 schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education and keep the financial aid flowing. More>>
Professor Thomas Sowell take on how we got into this sorry mess is an insightful -- and unsparing -- account of the boom and bust of the housing market. More>>
Savvy investors put a high premium on disciplined reviews of their gaffes. To that end, Kiplinger has compiled six important lessons from the recent market meltdown. More>>
What, exactly, do crash-test results mean? And if small cars get pummeled in two-vehicle collisions, should you buy one? More>>
There's much more to the rating of a corporate- or municipal-bond issuer than a mere letter grade. More>>
Has a pay cut sliced your salary? Twiddling your thumbs on a furlough? Those are setbacks, but neither has to ruin you financially. More>>
To beat the bum economy, many people are finding creative ways to swap for the stuff they need and want. Here's a primer on bartering in the twenty-first century. More>>
Now is a great time to upgrade your house to use less energy -- and maybe even generate your own. More>>
Whether you're perusing your employer's open-season packet or weighing your options after getting a pink slip, you may be facing some critical decisions about health coverage. More>>
Parents offer tips to help students get through that difficult first year of college without breaking the bank. More>>
You know you shouldn't crack your nest egg until it's time to retire, but these are extraordinary times. If you must tap your retirement funds, the key is to minimize taxes. More>>
Worried that your portfolio may have become a financial hazard? If you find yourself heavily invested in any of these strategies you may want to rethink your portfolio. More>>
From tax boogeymen to phantom credit card charges, if you face one of these scary situations, use Kiplinger's tricks to protect your pocketbook. More>>
Amid heated protests and marathon negotiations, U.S. lawmakers vow to change health care as we know it. Here's what the new system might look like. More>>
How to avoid angst when your grown kids return home to wait out the recession. More>>
Looking to improve your customer service? Kiplinger sat down with an industrial psychologist who shared her strategies for getting help from that voice over the phone. More>>
Pimco, already considered a bond king, is hiring new managers and contemplating launching new stock funds as part of a plan to become royalty in all regions of the market. More>>
For senior citizens, all states are not created equal. So if you're thinking about relocating in retirement, it pays to assess the overall tax burden of your future home. This guide will get you started. More>>
Finding the right people is getting harder all the time. However, small-business managers who don't focus on the process could easily end up with a hire who will plague their firm until the end of days. More>>
As open-enrollment season arrives, resist the urge to default to last year's selections, especially when it comes to health insurance. More>>
Funds that merely mimic the market did better than expected during the downturn. They're also attracting gobs of cash. More>>
Before you strike out on your own, make a game plan, get your finances in order, and get as much advice as you can from other entrepreneurs in the field. More>>
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