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How to Give Savings Bonds as Gifts

The government no longer issues paper bonds, so you'll have to open an account online.

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Kimberly Lankford

Kim Lankford answers your questions about managing money -- specifically, insurance and taxes -- twice a week.

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How Americans Rank When It Comes to Discussing Money With Kids

A recent survey shows that parents in the U.S. spend less time talking with their children about financial issues than parents in other countries do.

Money Smart Kids

Janet Bodnar

Editor Janet Bodnar tackles tricky money-management topics for parents and their children.

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Treasury Bonds: A Lousy Deal

You don't have to sell right away, but you'll do better with Ginnie Maes and junk bonds with short maturities.

Cash in Hand

Jeffrey R. Kosnett

Jeff Kosnett reports on the fixed-income side of investing.

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Get the Best Deal on a Used Car

Prices are higher than ever, but we help you get the most for your money.

Drive Time

Jessica L. Anderson

Jessica Anderson steers you toward good deals on wheels.

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9 Popular Tax Breaks You Can No Longer Count on in 2012

A number of tax breaks that might be dear to you have expired.

Tax Tips

David Muhlbaum

Our experts will count down moves to make to lower your tax bill.

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The Student Loan Rate Debate

How important is it for Congress to keep rates low on new Stafford loans? Our columnists face off with their answers.

Starting Out

Real-world advice for those starting their financial lives.

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5 Great Stock Picks and the Exchange-Traded Fund that Owns Them

A new ETF tracks the recommendations of Morningstar’s superb stock analysts -- just the thing for a nervous market.

Value Added

Steven Goldberg

Steve Goldberg delivers must-read investing insights every Tuesday.

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Our Practical Investor Fights Inflation with These 6 Investments

Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.

Stock Watch

The Kiplinger investing team identifies stocks and market trends that you and your portfolio can't ignore.

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Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund's Star Manager Returns

Joel Tillinghast is back from a three-month sabbatical, but, in his absence, his six co-managers ran the fund like he was never gone.

Fund Watch

The Kiplinger investing team tracks the latest news and trends in mutual fund investing.

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Interviewer Asking for Your Facebook Password? Be Wary

If a potential employer requests that you hand over your log-in information to social media sites during an interview, expect worse if you're hired.

On The Job

Liz Ryan

Tactics for landing your next job, keeping it and thriving in the modern workplace.

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Paying Rent on Time May Improve Your Credit Score

Experian is now giving more renters the opportunity to report the payment history.

Kip Tips

Cameron Huddleston

A daily dose of actionable insights, culled from the latest Kiplinger content and from across the web, to help you make and save more money.

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Tea Party Still Flexing Its Political Muscles

Having knocked off Senate veteran Richard Lugar, the right is now looking to battles in Wisconsin, Utah and Nebraska.

Washington Matters

A daily column delivering keen analysis and fresh reporting on the latest political developments affecting your business -- from the editors of the Kiplinger letters.

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Is It Ethical to Opt Out of Health Insurance?

The key principle of ethical living is taking responsibility for oneself and not putting a burden on others.

Money & Ethics

Knight Kiplinger

Knight Kiplinger delivers definitive answers to ethical challenges involving money at home and in the office.

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Equality on the Job

The long ascent of women workers has been hard-fought, and vestiges of male privilege remain.

My Point of View

Knight Kiplinger

Tap into the mind of Kiplinger editor-in-chief Knight Kiplinger.

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Million-Dollar Mania

You don't need a bright idea or a winning lottery ticket to amass that much cash.

From the Editor

Janet Bodnar

Straightshooting personal-finance guidance from editor Janet Bodnar.

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5 Stock Picks Among Online Retailers

Amazon.com dominates the industry, but other Web-based stores are also worth a look.

Opening Shot

James K. Glassman

James Glassman writes monthly about economic and investing trends.

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The Case for Old Technology Companies

Many investors chase hot trends, but bargain hunters seek established companies with shares that are easier to value and sell on discount.

Discovering Value

Whitney Tilson & John Heins

Whitney Tilson and John Heins share investing insights for sophisticated professional and individual investors.

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Stocks Back From the Bailout

I've made the stocks of both AIG and GM top-ten holdings because I see them as classic values.

Promised Land

Andrew Feinberg

Andrew Feinberg writes about the choices and challenges facing individual investors.

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Investors, Relax About Rising Interest Rates

Rates must go substantially higher before bonds can challenge the return on stocks.

Going Long

Jeremy J. Siegel

Jeremy Siegel writes about investing for the long run.

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One-Stop Global Funds

Most of these funds that invest in stocks and bonds from all over the worlds come with a sales charge. Here are some options to avoid that extra cost.