Written to help you do a better job of managing your personal and family financial affairs and to help you get more for your money. You get ideas on saving, investing, cutting taxes, making major purchases, advancing your career, buying a home, paying for education, health care and travel, plus much, much more. Special issues cover the latest information about car buying (December) and Mutual Funds (March and September).
COVID-19? RECESSION?
Green-ish Investing?
Reaching for a Lifeline
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
IS THE WORST OVER FOR STOCKS? • Even if it isn’t, investors who wait for the market bottom may well miss it.
HOW THE STIMULUS PACKAGE COULD HELP YOUR FINANCES
NEW TAX DEADLINE GIVES YOU MORE TIME TO SAVE • You can still put money in 2019 tax-advantaged accounts.
Tax Strategies
STUCK AT HOME? BORED? TRY THESE NO-COST ACTIVITIES
THE ECONOMY: IN THE SOUP UNTIL THE VIRUS IS UNDER CONTROL • Look for a double-digit pop in GDP as people go back to work.
EXPECT DISCOUNTS ON AUTO INSURANCE • People are driving less, and that means fewer claims.
DON’T FALL FOR THESE VIRAL VIRUS SCAMS
CALENDAR 06/2020
Earn Up to 9% on your Money • Yields on many fixed-income investments have plunged, but turmoil in the bond market has created new opportunities.
0%–2% SHORT-TERM ACCOUNTS
2%–3% MUNICIPAL BONDS
2%–3% INVESTMENT-GRADE BONDS
3%–6% REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
4%–7% DIVIDEND STOCKS
5%–8% CLOSED-END FUNDS
5%–9% HIGH-YIELD BONDS
Higher Tech, Lower Risk
How to Handle a Bear Market
Stocks With Staying Power • Our cast of survivors are well positioned to stay afloat in troubled times.
Stocks to Avoid
Our Strategic Funds Shine
Full Faith and Extra Credit
Dealing With Dividend Cuts
Great Funds for a Down Market • These managers know how to ride out market storms.
20 LARGEST STOCK AND BOND MUTUAL FUNDS
THE BEST REWARDS CARDS FOR YOU • Our top picks offer cash back or points you can use to buy groceries and other everyday items—or add to your rainy-day fund.
Great Low-Rate Credit Cards • If you’re focused on finding a card with a minimal interest rate rather than one with stellar rewards, here are top contenders.
Top Dedicated Cards • If you’re devoted to a particular airline or hotel chain, using its credit card can help you more quickly collect miles or points to put toward future flights or stays. Check out these cards that shine. We have posted silver and bronze cards at kiplinger.com/links/cards20.
Get Help With Your Bills • Many lenders are offering breaks to borrowers hit by the coronavirus-fueled crisis.
Where to Find More Info • Check out these resources for borrowers.
You Can Still Buy and Sell a Home • But you’ll have to jump through some hoops to close the deal.
Prepare to Be Patient
Best Ways to Raise Cash • If your emergency fund is tapped out, you can probably borrow from yourself. Here are the top contenders.
Are Your Bank Deposits Insured?
How to Protect Your Portfolio • Take these steps to help your retirement savings withstand the bear.
Advice for Workers
Staying Calm in a Crisis
Bear Market Do’s and Don’ts • Follow our guide for navigating a tough market.
My First Bear Market, By the Book
Make the Most of Time at Home • Get your finances in shape while you shelter in place.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO Decluttering • Spending a lot of time at home? What better time to get organized?
TIPS FROM THE PROS
Take a Tax Deduction
Hire Help?
Best Ways to Stay Connected • We rated five video-chat...