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Columns from the experts at Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine to help manage your money.

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Investing: How the bond swoon affected the Kip 25   9/15/2013

As a group, the seven bond mutual funds in the Kiplinger 25 fared slightly better, but still suffered an average loss of 3.1 percent.

Money Power: Save time, money with smart car-buying tips   9/15/2013

Use our tips to put yourself in the driver's seat and get the best deal.

Money Power: How health-care changes affect Medicare   9/15/2013

I know that open enrollment for health insurance on the new state exchanges will run from Oct. 1 to March 31.

Money Power: Young adult coverage under Affordable Care Act   9/14/2013

Young Adults - and in many cases the parents who are subsidizing them - already got a major perk from the Affordable Care Act starting in September 2010, when they were permitted to stay on parents' policies up to their 26th birthday.

Investing: Our favorite large-company funds   9/9/2013

Small companies have been leading the performance derby lately, and that’s one reason it may be time to turn your attention to the big guys.

Save money with Internet video options   9/8/2013

The long list of cable channels that you never watch. The skyrocketing bills - and the battles with your provider's customer-service department to return them to earth.

Keep saving after retirement   9/8/2013

You'd think that at age 65 you could stop worrying about building your retirement stash and focus on preserving it.

Ask Kim: How does Obamacare affect Medicare in 2014?   9/7/2013

Q. I know that open enrollment for health insurance on the new state exchanges will run from Oct. 1 to March 31. Does that mean that open enrollment for Medicare changes this year, too? Also, can I get a health insurance subsidy to help pay for my Medicare Part D or my Medigap coverage if I meet the income requirements?

Ask Kim: What kind of annuity should I buy?   9/2/2013

I’d like to buy an immediate annuity to provide some income in retirement.

Money Power: New-car safety features to look for   9/1/2013

At Kiplinger, we think safety trumps fuel economy and reliability when picking a new car. Here's how to pick the safest vehicle and choose which protective features are worth the extra money.

Kiplinger Family Finances: Mortgage rates still relatively low   9/1/2013

Despite a recent rise to above 4 percent, mortgage rates remain historically low. So if you need a mortgage, lock in the best rate you can get, and don't worry about having missed out on the lowest-ever rates.

Money Power: Job skills for students   8/31/2013

This summer wasn't an especially productive one for working teenagers. After a strong start in May, teen employment faltered.

Retirement: Why you need a Roth IRA   8/26/2013

Like the kitchen gadgets advertised on late-night TV that can slice, dice and turn radishes into roses, the Roth individual retirement account is an amazingly versatile product.

Money Power: High home insurance deductibles can create savings   8/25/2013

How high a deductible can I get on my homeowners insurance? If I boost my deductible, how much can I save on my premiums?

Money Power: Vermont town is best-city No. 2 pick   8/25/2013

To compile our annual list of great cities this year, we started with metro areas with populations of 1 million or less.

Money Power: Plenty of ways to cash in on equity   8/24/2013

Even if you have no plans to sell or buy, you can cash in on your home. Rising home prices mean you have more equity and more options.

Insider overview: The Boeing Co.   8/19/2013

Walter James McNerney, CEO, on Aug. 8 sold 282,037 direct shares at $106.21 a share, market value $29,955,150 and the same day exercised an option for 282,032 shares at $35.57 a share, market value of $10,032,056.

Investing: What women investors want   8/19/2013

At a recent forum at the University of Virginia, hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones remarked that women traders lose focus after becoming mothers and breastfeeding their babies.

Kiplinger Money: Create a retirement budget plan in advance   8/18/2013

Creating a budget based on future circumstances can be a challenge. Still, you owe it to yourself to anticipate your income and expenses in retirement and come up with a plan before you have to depend on it.

Money Power: Little Rock tops list of best places to live   8/18/2013

What makes a city a great place to live? By Kiplinger's definition, good jobs, reasonably priced homes, decent schools, great health care and manageable size are all part of the mix.

Money power: How to assess target-date funds   8/17/2013

Before you invest in a target-date fund, look under the hood. TDFs, which are a staple of retirement plans, are only as good as their underlying holdings.

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