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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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 75: What do negative oil prices mean? Apr 27, 2020

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In the wake of oil prices dipping into negative territory, Ryan and Sandy interview S&P Global Platts lead quantitative analyst Vito Turitto to figure out what the heck is going on. The cohosts give an update on stimulus checks and wrap things up with a conversation about private student loans and taxes on unemployment benefits.

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The Kiplinger guide to your 2020 stimulus check: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T063-C000-S001-stimulus-checks-2020-how-much-when-and-other-faqs.html; Where's my stimulus check? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C005-S001-track-your-stimulus-check-with-the-get-my-payment.html; The IRS "Get My Payment" portal: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment; Negative oil prices come to the oil market: https://alerts.kiplinger.com/2020/04/negative-prices-come-oil-market/; 10 things you must know before applying for unemployment benefits: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/insurance/T012-S001-how-to-file-for-for-unemployment-benefits/index.html; 15 states that don't tax unemployment benefits: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T055-S001-states-that-don-t-tax-unemployment-benefits/index.html; Career One Stop: https://www.careeronestop.org/; Private student loan relief: https://uspirg.org/news/usp/private-lenders-announce-they%E2%80%99ll-suspend-student-loan-payments

Episode 74: Is your state prepared for a recession? Apr 20, 2020

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Kiplinger Letter managing editor Jim Patterson joins the show to break down the ramifications for states that are ill-equipped to handle the upcoming recession. Ryan and Sandy go over bear market investing strategies and highlight their favorite deals that folks can score from home.

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How to invest in this bear market: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T038-S001-how-to-invest-in-this-bear-market/index.html; Bear market lessons from an adviser: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T047-C032-S014-5-bear-market-lessons-after-20-years-as-an-adviser.html; 7 secrets of highly successful investors: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T023-C000-S002-7-secrets-of-highly-successful-investors.html; 10 states most unprepared for the recession: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T019-S010-states-most-unprepared-for-the-next-recession/index.html; Coronavirus car insurance rebates: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/cars/T004-C011-S003-coronavirus-car-insurance-rebates.html

Episode 73: Navigating Tough Times Apr 13, 2020

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Ryan and Sandy interview CreditCards.com industry analysts about what folks can do to try to mitigate financial hardship. The cohosts break down new tax breaks for charitable giving and delve back into their inboxes to share crazy PR pitches.

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CARES Act expands tax deductions for charitable giving: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-cares-act-expands-charitable-giving-tax-deductions/index.html; Donate to charity and cut your tax bill: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T054-C000-S004-donate-to-charity-and-cut-your-tax-bill.html; Giving to charity when you're on a budget: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T007-C047-S002-giving-to-charity-when-you-re-on-a-budget.html; Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/; The pandemic gives borrowers a break on rates: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T040-C000-S002-coronavirus-pandemic-interest-rates-drop.html; 15 safe ways to earn extra crash in the age of the coronavirus: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T065-S001-ways-to-earn-extra-cash-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/index.html; Money-smart ways to spend your quarantine time: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T065-S001-money-smart-ways-to-spend-coronavirus-quarantine/index.html; 38 ways to earn extra cash with a side hustle: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T065-S001-ways-to-earn-extra-cash-with-a-cool-side-hustle/index.html; Remote jobs for the coronavirus era: https://sidehusl.com/remote-jobs-for-the-coronavirus-era/

Episode 72: FAQs About Your Stimulus Check Answered Apr 06, 2020

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Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle rejoins the show to break down everything you need to know about your stimulus check. Sandy and Ryan answer a reader question on required minimum distributions and tell you whether to act or not on booking airline tickets and paying your student loans.

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You can wait to take your RMD: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T045-C000-S004-coronavirus-stimulus-you-can-wait-to-take-your-rmd.html; Stimulus FAQs: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T063-C000-S001-stimulus-checks-2020-how-much-when-and-other-faqs.html; When will I get my stimulus check?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T054-C000-S001-when-will-i-get-my-stimulus-check-2020.html; How much stimulus money will I get?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T063-C000-S001-how-much-stimulus-check-money-will-you-get.html; Will you get a bigger check if you wait to file?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/T056-C005-S001-bigger-stimulus-check-waiting-to-file-tax-return.html; Stimulus check calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/taxes/T023-S001-stimulus-check-calculator-2020/index.php; Travel planning in the time of coronavirus: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T059-C000-S002-travel-planning-in-the-time-of-coronavirus.html; The pandemic gives borrowers a break on rates: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T040-C000-S002-coronavirus-pandemic-interest-rates-drop.html

Episode 71: Money Moves to Make Now Mar 30, 2020

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Ryan and Sandy talk to CFP and MD Carolyn McClanahan on financial strategies in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The hosts discuss smart ways to spend your stimulus check and answer questions from the listener mailbag.

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Stimulus check calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/taxes/T023-S001-stimulus-check-calculator-2020/index.php; FAQs about your stimulus check, answered: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T063-C000-S001-stimulus-checks-2020-how-much-when-and-other-faqs.html; Money-smart ways to spend your stimulus check: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T063-S003-money-smart-ways-to-spend-your-stimulus-check/index.html; Kiplinger's coronavirus coverage: https://www.kiplinger.com/fronts/special-report/coronavirus/index.html; Sign up for Kiplinger's Step Ahead email newsletter for COVID 19 updates: https://www.kiplinger.com/generic/spending/T019-C000-S010-get-a-step-ahead-email-e-newsletters.html; What to do if you lose your insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T027-C032-S014-what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-health-insurance.html

Episode 70: Coronavirus: Are you covered? Mar 23, 2020

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Sandy and Ryan discuss what your health insurance may or may not cover during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan covers some market basics to keep in mind amid market volatility and Sandy details strategies for raising quick cash.

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Time is on your side as an investor: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T047-C047-S002-start-investing-now-uh-yeah.html; The Callen periodic table: https://www.callan.com/periodic-table/; Cut your investing fees in half: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T037-C032-S014-how-to-cut-your-investment-fees-in-half.html; Private health coverage of COVID-19: https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/issue-brief/private-health-coverage-of-covid-19-key-facts-and-issues/; Medicare and coronavirus: https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus; What to do if you lose your health insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T027-C032-S014-what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-health-insurance.html; Ways to earn extra cash: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T065-S001-ways-to-earn-extra-cash-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/index.html

Episode 69: The New FICO Score Mar 16, 2020

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Ryan and Sandy chat with credit expert Gerri Detweiler about the new scoring system that could affect your FICO score. Ryan goes over some bear market history and Sandy tells you why you need to tax-diversify your retirement accounts.

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A history of bull and bear markets: www.yardeni.com/pub/sp500corrbear.pdf; Nav blog: www.nav.com/blog/; Changes are coming to your credit score: www.kiplinger.com/article/credit/T017-C000-S002-changes-are-coming-to-your-credit-score.html; 7 habits of people with excellent credit scores: www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/credit/T017-S003-how-to-raise-your-credit-score/index.html; Diversification on the road to retirement: www.kiplinger.com/artic...t.html; How to keep more money in retirement: www.kiplinger.com/artic...t.html; Why you need a Roth: www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T046-C006-S001-why-you-need-a-roth-ira.html; Weigh a Roth conversion: www.kiplinger.com/artic...n.html

Episode 68: How to Invest Amid Coronavirus Panic Mar 09, 2020

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Sandy and Ryan chat with Kiplinger.com senior investing editor Kyle Woodley on risk-mitigating market strategies amid coronavirus panic. The cohosts highlight virus-related scams to beware of, and tell you what to do with your 401(k) when you leave your job.

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What to do with old 401(k)s and IRAs: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T001-C032-S014-what-to-do-with-all-those-old-401-k-s-and-iras.html; ETFs to battle a bear market: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T022-S001-the-12-best-etfs-to-battle-a-bear-market/index.html; Low volatility ETFs: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T022-S001-10-low-volatility-etfs-for-roller-coaster-market/index.html; The 9 worst stocks to buy right now: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T052-S001-the-9-worst-stocks-to-buy-right-now/index.html; WHO-related scams: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/02/1058381; Better Business Bureau on facemask scams: https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21482-scam-alert-preparing-for-coronavirus-that-face-mask-could-be-a-con

Episode 67: Where the Housing Market Is Headed Mar 02, 2020

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Sandy and Ryan welcome Zillow economist Jeff Tucker to the show for a discussion on the housing market outlook for 2020. The cohosts give you tips for saving at the pump and close the show with investing strategies amid coronavirus market panic.

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Gas-saving tips that actually work: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/cars/T063-S001-gas-saving-tips-that-actually-work/index.html; Housing market continues its steady improvement: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T019-C000-S003-housing-market-forecast-housing-starts-home-sales.html; Coronavirus infects global markets: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/investing/T038-C000-S002-coronavirus-infects-global-markets.html; Protips for handling a coronavirus market meltdown: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T038-S014-pro-tips-for-handling-coronavirus-market-meltdown/index.html

Episode 66: Our favorite tax software is… Feb 24, 2020

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Sandy and Ryan talk to Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle about Kiplinger's newly released tax software rankings. Ryan and Sandy discuss trip insurance in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. A new Financial Fact or Fiction segment includes advice on political donations and booking flights.

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Protect your vacation with travel insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T059-C000-S002-protect-your-vacation-fund-with-travel-insurance.html; When it pays to buy travel insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/insurance/T059-C001-S002-when-it-pays-to-buy-travel-insurance.html; Compare plans at Squaremouth: https://www.squaremouth.com/; IRS Free File: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free; Best tax software values for 2020: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T056-S001-best-tax-software-values/index.html; Political contributions aren't tax deductible: https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/filing/adjustments-and-deductions/are-political-contributions-tax-deductible/; Check out Scott Keyes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smkeyes/status/1224442857420812289?s=20

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