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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 125: How to Invest Green in a White-Hot Market, with Anne Kates Smith Apr 13, 2021

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Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. In an era of triple-digit gains for many market favorites (it's not just Tesla), we look for value options. Also, use your tax-day delay wisely.

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Tax Day 2021: When's the Last Day to File Taxes?: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-deadline/602221/tax-day-2021-whens-the-last-day-to-file-taxes-this-year; Most U.S. Taxpayers Don't Know How Effects Of Pandemic Will Impact Their Taxes: Five Tax Myths Debunked: https://www.norc.org/NewsEventsPublications/PressReleases/Pages/most-us-taxpayers-don%E2%80%99t-know-how-effects-of-pandemic-will-impact-their-taxes-five-tax-myths-debunked.aspx; Profit With These 7 Planet-Friendly Companies: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stocks-to-buy/602282/profit-with-these-7-planet-friendly-companies; Earth-First Funds Are Soaring: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/602284/earth-first-funds-are-soaring; How Green Are Your Bonds?: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/mutual-funds/602283/how-green-are-your-bonds

Episode 124: Bitcoin: Should You Invest? Apr 06, 2021

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Pretending it's a fad that will go away didn't work for the internet, and it won't work for cryptocurrency, either. But there are still so many questions. We'll field some key ones with an expert who bridges digital currency and traditional financial advising.

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7 Reasons Why Your Third Stimulus Check Could Be Delayed or Denied: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602487/reasons-why-your-third-stimulus-check-could-be-delayed-or-denied; Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Tool to Get an Answer: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602010/where-is-my-stimulus-check-use-the-irs-get-my-payment-tool; T-Shirt Long Bitcoin, Short the Bankers: https://2020trendingtees.com/product/long-bitcoin-short-bankers-shirt/; How Much Bitcoin Should I Own? A Mathematical Answer: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602384/how-much-bitcoin-should-i-own-a-mathematical-answer; On Purpose, With Tyrone Ross (Coindesk podcast): https://www.coindesk.com/podcasts/on-purpose-with-tyrone-ross; Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/Cryptoassets-Innovative-Investors-Bitcoin-Beyond/dp/1260026671; CASEBITCOIN: Making the Case for Bitcoin Every Day: https://casebitcoin.com/ ; OnrampforAdvisors: https://www.onrampinvest.com/leadership

Episode 123: The Red-Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz Mar 30, 2021

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Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing writer Daniel Bortz has insights for you. And: Did you win your bracket? What that means for taxes.

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Home Buyers Loving the Suburbs Again: https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/selling-a-home/602120/home-buyers-loving-the-suburbs-again; 11 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/real-estate/t010-s001-home-features-that-buyers-want/index.html; 6 SPACs to Buy for 'Smart Money' Returns: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/601168/spacs-to-buy; 8 Tax Tips for Gambling Winnings and Losses: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/t056-s001-tax-tips-for-gambling-income-and-losses/index.html

Episode 122: The Gig Economy Today with Kathy Kristof Mar 23, 2021

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As with so many things, the pandemic has had big effect on side hustles and contract work. We talk with an expert in the field on finding a good gig. Also, there's a lot noise about inflation these days.

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Kiplinger's Inflation Forecast: https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation; Sidehusl: https://sidehusl.com/https://sidehusl.com/; Unemployment Tax Break: Don't Amend Your 2020 Tax Return to Claim the New Exemption: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602429/unemployment-tax-break-dont-amend-your-2020-tax-return-to-claim-exemption; 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

Episode 121: Max Out Your Stimulus Check with Rocky Mengle Mar 16, 2021

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You probably know you're getting a check, but did you know you can have an impact on its amount? Senior tax editor Rocky Mengle talks about the moves you can make to upsize your stimulus. Also, will your state raise -- or lower -- your taxes.

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State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Middle-Class Families: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/t055-s001-kiplinger-tax-map/index.php; Third Stimulus Check Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/third-stimulus-check-calculator/index.php; 2021 Child Tax Credit Calculator: https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-tools/taxes/third-stimulus-check-calculator/index.php; What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/taxes/t054-c005-s001-what-if-you-get-a-stimulus-check-for-a-dead-person.html

Episode 120: New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng Mar 08, 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Cheng talks about how she's helping her clients cope. Also: What dad taught us about personal finance.

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A Kiplinger Special Report: Roth Conversions: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602288/your-guide-to-roth-conversions; Your Guide to Roth Conversions: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-plans/roth-iras/601774/your-guide-to-roth-conversions; Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP®, RICP®: https://www.blueoceanglobalwealth.com/our-team.php; C. Nicole Mason: https://iwpr.org/member/c-nicole-mason-ph-d/; Kennett Lyle Block: https://www.harperfh.net/obituary/Kennett-Block

Episode 119: Having the Money Talk with Your Parents Mar 01, 2021

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Managing your parents' finances can be a difficult situation. Doing so if you haven't laid down a plan for how to do it is worse. Cameron Huddleston, a Kiplinger alumna and author of a book on having those conversations has help. Also, how to squeeze every last dollar out of the Recovery Rebate Credit.

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What's the Recovery Rebate Credit?: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602269/what-is-the-recovery-rebate-credit; Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk, by Cameron Huddleston: https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk/; 10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/t013-s001-talk-to-your-aging-parents-about-their-finances/index.html

Episode 118: Relationships and Money with Mari Adam Feb 22, 2021

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Love and money go together like, well, sometimes they don't. Financial planner Mari Adam joins Your Money's Worth to discuss how couples can work together to have a good relationship, both with each other and their finances. Also, we look at new twists for 2020 tax filing and gadgets that can help when the power goes out.

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9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/t065-s002-ways-to-raise-cash-quickly/index.html; There's Still Time to Save on 2020 Taxes: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/602127/theres-still-time-to-save-on-2020-taxes; 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; Getting Married or Moving In Together? Time to Talk About Money: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/601898/getting-married-or-moving-in-together-time-to-talk-about-money; 14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/real-estate/t065-s001-must-have-items-for-your-home-emergency-kit/index.html

Episode 117: Why Pay Money to File Your Taxes? Feb 17, 2021

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Far more people could be filing their federal returns for nothing. Sandy Block helps us figure out what's truly "free." Also, the latest from Brandon Copeland and the not-so-secret perks of stock ownership.

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Meet Brandon Copeland: NFL Linebacker, New Kiplinger Contributor: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/601580/meet-brandon-copeland-nfl-linebacker-new-kiplinger-contributor; Get Rid of Your Money Anxiety in 2021: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/602140/get-rid-of-your-money-anxiety-in-2021; Kiplinger's Best Values in Tax Software: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/602135/kiplingers-best-values-in-tax-software-2021; 5 Tips for Finding a Tax Preparer:https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602225/tips-for-finding-a-tax-preparer; File Your Federal Taxes Online for Free (IRS Free File): https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free ; Tiicker: https://www.tiicker.com/

Episode 116: Unpacking the GameStop Blowup with Kyle Woodley Feb 08, 2021

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Did the market gyrations of late January rattle your faith in the market, or did you shrug at another "short squeeze"? Senior investing editor Kyle Woodley provides his insights on the drama over GameStop. Also, how the ultimate penny-pincher car might be a used electric.

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Save Money with an Electric Car: https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/shopping/cars/601936/save-money-with-an-electric-car; and https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/evs-offer-big-savings-over-traditional-gas-powered-cars; How WSB Beat Hedge Funds at Their Own Game: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/602158/gamestop-how-wallstreetbets-wsb-beat-hedge-funds; What Exactly Is a Short Squeeze?: https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/602165/what-exactly-is-a-short-squeeze; President Biden's Tax Plans for the Next Few Years: https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/602109/president-bidens-tax-plans-for-the-next-few-years

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