Articles by Kiplinger
Tax Filing Deadline Today
10/19/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Taxes
If you requested a six-month extension because you couldn't meet
the April 18 tax-filing deadline, your time is up. The deadline for
filing your 2010 return is today.
Well, there are a few... Read >>
10 Ways to Keep Halloween Costs Under Control
10/17/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
The amount consumers are expected to spend on Halloween
costumes, candy and decorations this year is downright scary: $6.9
billion, according to the National Retail Federation. No, that's
not... Read >>
Where to Buy an iPhone 4S Online
10/17/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
If you don't want to wait in line today to be among the first
consumers to buy the new iPhone 4S, go online. And the best place
on the Web to purchase the popular phone is, not... Read >>
Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons
10/10/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
I usually spend less than $100 a week buying groceries for my
family of four. And I don't use coupons -- ever.
Yes, there are some extreme couponers out there who manage to
spend next to... Read >>
How to Use a Car-Buying Service to Find Deals on New Cars
10/10/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
Smart car buyers know they should never pay full sticker price.
But what's the right target price? And what if you weren't born
with the haggling gene? If just the thought of doing battle... Read >>
How to Skip Long Security Lines at the Airport
10/10/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
A new perk for frequent fliers is on the horizon. The
Transportation Security Administration has announced plans to
launch a trusted-traveler pilot program to allow certain members... Read >>
How Low Interest Rates Will Impact Your Mortgage, Loans and Credit Cards
10/10/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Credit and Debt
Interest rates are so low they could be fodder for a comedy
routine.
How low are they? So low they make Danny DeVito look like
LeBron James.
Or,
Take my CD rates. Please.
But it's no... Read >>
6 Things You Need to Know About Giving to Charity
10/10/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Credit and Debt
By Michael Stratford
1. Think before you text.
From the Japanese earthquake and tsunami to the Joplin, Mo.,
tornadoes, 2011 has proved to be the costliest year on record for
natural... Read >>
Guide to Open Enrollment, 2012
10/7/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
When you think about your job, you probably focus on your
salary. But don't overlook the value of your benefits package; for
the average worker, it represents about 30% of total... Read >>
Book Early for Holiday Travel Deals
10/7/2011, 9:00 am from Kiplinger in Personal Finance, Insurance
Even if you feel as if you just got back from summer vacation,
now's the time to make travel plans for your winter holiday. You'll
have more options, and you'll likely shave some dollars off... Read >>