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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 135: Investing in Space: The Sky Is Not the Limit Jul 27, 2021

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Pioneering fund manager Andrew Chanin knows where investing opportunities are in space. Also: Inflation is here -- how should you adjust your investments?

Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/603178/shield-your-portfolio-from-inflation

How to Cash In on the Final Frontier

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602865/how-to-cash-in-on-the-final-frontier

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Episode 134: Get the Most from the Expanded Child Tax Credit Jul 13, 2021

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The latest government stimulus is a much-more generous child tax credit, with a new twist: The IRS is going to send you money each month, if you're eligible. Also, what marrying will do to your taxes.

Links mentioned in this episode: 2021 Child Tax Credit Calculator https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602334/2021-child-tax-credit-calculator

Child Tax Credit 2021: Who Gets $3,600? Will I Get Monthly Payments? And Other FAQs

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602431/child-tax-credit-2021-who-gets-3600-will-i-get-monthly-payments-and-other-faqs

When to Opt-Out of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/603046/when-to-opt-out-of-monthly-child-tax-credit-payments

Marriage and Taxes: What You Need to Know

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602851/marriage-and-taxes-what-you-need-to-know

Episode 133: How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer Jun 29, 2021

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As used car values soar, the old rules of how to get the best price still hold. Also, in the stock market, value stocks pull a rotation move on growth.

Keywords: Kiplinger, Your Money's Worth, used car deals, how to negotiate car prices, used car deals, Karl Brauer, iseecars, buying a used car for less, trade-in values

Kiplinger's Closing Bell newsletter https://my.kiplinger.com/generic/investing/t052-c000-s001-sign-up-for-the-closing-bell.html

The 16 Best Value Stocks for the Rest of 2021 https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/value-stocks/602945/best-value-stocks-2021

10 Best Value ETFs to Buy for Bundled Bargains https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/602795/best-value-etfs-to-buy-bundled-bargains-2021

Karl Brauer on Twitter https://twitter.com/karlbrauer

Getting a Used Car Deal in a Tight Market

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/602652/getting-a-used-car-deal-in-a-tight-market

Episode 132: Keep Your Identity Safe and the Hackers at Bay Jun 14, 2021

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Cybercriminals are in the news for targeting companies with ransomware, but they're still up for stealing your identity as well. We have the latest on protecting yourself. Also, student loan rates are going up.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/credit-debt/loans/student-loans/602114/president-biden-extends-student-loan-relief ;

Protect Yourself Against New ID-Theft Schemes: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/credit-debt/loans/credit-reports/602854/protect-yourself-against-new-id-theft;

Identity Theft Resource Center 2020 Annual Data Breach Report: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/identity-theft-resource-centers-2020-annual-data-breach-report-reveals-19-percent-decrease-in-breaches/ ;

Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/careers/unemployment/602860/pandemic-brings-new-scams-too ;

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Federal Trade Commission -- Payments and Billing: https://www.ftc.gov/consumer-protection/payments-and-billing ;

Episode 131: Marijuana Investing: High Risk, High Reward? Jun 02, 2021

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A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experience in the sector, about pot's potential. Also: unemployment insurance versus a tight labor market.

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Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/state-tax/602307/taxes-on-unemployment-benefits-a-state-by-state-guide; The Basics of Unemployment Benefits: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, How Much You'll Get: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/careers/unemployment/602484/the-basics-of-unemployment-benefits-who-qualifies-how; Job Listing: Associate Personal Finance Editor: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2557948057/; Job Listing: Associate Investing Editor, ESG: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2557969493/; 10 Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy for 2021: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/601667/best-marijuana-stocks-to-buy-for-2021; Investing in Cannabis? Beware These Red Flags: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/marijuana-stocks/602632/investing-in-cannabis-beware-these-red-flags; How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602798/how-long-should-you-keep-tax-records; 22 IRS Audit Red Flags: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-returns/602068/irs-audit-red-flags; How to Fix Your Social Security Earnings Record: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/t051-c001-s002-fix-your-social-security-earnings-record.html;

Episode 130: Is Your Home Insured Against Disaster? Better Check May 18, 2021

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We'll knock down some misconceptions about what home insurance actually covers to make sure you're not left high and dry when things get wet (or hot, or shaky). Also, inflation is here. Time to freak out?

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Kiplinger's latest forecast on inflation: https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation; How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right Insurance: https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/home-improvement/602297/protect-your-home-from-natures-wrath; Home Insurance Literacy Survey 2020: Americans are confused about coverage: https://www.policygenius.com/homeowners-insurance/home-insurance-literacy-survey-2020/; FEMA Flood Maps: https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps; PODCAST: Bitcoin Explained with Tyrone Ross: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602582/podcast-bitcoin-explained-with-tyrone-ross; Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety -- Roof Fortification: https://fortifiedhome.org/roof/; Dogecoin's a Joke. Don't Make Yourself the Punchline.: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/cryptocurrency/602738/dogecoin-joke-dont-make-yourself-punchline

Episode 129: Tap the Money Tied Up in Your Home with Keith Gumbinger May 11, 2021

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Housing prices have been on a tear, and that means home equity is up, too. Turning that value into cash in your wallet can be complicated, though. Equity expert Keith Gumbinger helps us sort it out. Also, "Sell in May and Go Away": urban legend or investing strategy?

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Sell in May and Go Away? Here We Go Again … : https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602700/sell-in-may-and-go-away-here-we-go-again; Keith Gumbinger, Vice President of HSH.com: https://www.hsh.com/press-room/author/keith-gumbinger.html; This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz: https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/602559/podcast-this-hot-housing-market-with-daniel-bortz; Black Knight mortgage data reports: https://www.blackknightinc.com/data-reports/ Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/601665/retirees-make-the-most-of-your-home-equity

Is a Fix Coming Soon for Social Security? (Ep. 112 Rebroadcast) May 04, 2021

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Managing editor of the Kiplinger Retirement Report Catherine Siskos joins us to talk about what a new administration and Congress might do to solve Social Security's looming funding problems. Also, buy now - pay later plans and what to do with a used shoe.

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Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security/601700/big-changes-likely-for-social-security-medicare-under-a-biden; What Is the Social Security COLA?: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/t051-c000-s010-what-is-the-social-security-cola.html; More Social Security information from Kiplinger: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/social-security

Episode 127: Annuities: How They Could Work for You. Apr 28, 2021

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No doubt, investing in annuities can be a tough call for the active investor. But there comes a time when relinquishing some control for reliable income can be a wise move. Also: Remembering the biggest financial fraud in history.

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How Annuities Are Taxed: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/annuities/602248/how-annuities-are-taxed; Annuities Just May Be the Broccoli of Retirement Planning: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/annuities/602199/annuities-just-may-be-the-broccoli-of-retirement-planning; Pension or Lump Sum? Compare Payouts and Options Before You Decide: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/annuities/601077/pension-or-lump-sum-compare-payouts-and-options-before-you-decide; What Life Is Like After Winning the Lottery: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/t064-c000-s002-what-life-is-like-after-winning-the-lottery.html

Episode 126: Estate-Planning Your Stuff, with T. Eric Reich Apr 20, 2021

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What to do with the house, the vacation house and the china? We talk with a financial adviser who's got some wise counsel. Also, who makes up the so-called Generation I?

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Gen I: What Investing's New Class Looks Like: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602583/gen-i-new-investors; Time to Face Reality: Your Kids Don't Want Your Stuff!: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/602507/time-to-face-reality-your-kids-dont-want-your-stuff; Selling Your Stuff: The Tax Dimension: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/t055-c032-s014-selling-your-stuff-the-tax-dimension.html

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