Kiplinger - Personal Finance

Forget sifting through résumés from people you don't know. Use LinkedIn, TalentVine and other sites to engage and cultivate talented workers.

Heading out into the real world? Don't walk blindly. We show you how much life's expenses typically cost to help you anticipate your finances and build a budget.

The health-care reform law has three new rules that affect how much you can contribute to these accounts and how you can spend the money.

Savers and bond investors will suffer in the coming years as governments keep interest rates artificially low, says Carmen Reinhart, co-author of a well-received book called

Despite shrinking budgets, these 100 schools deliver a stellar education at an affordable price.

Find the best deals online for plane tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages and car rentals, both at home and abroad.

His plan for a corporate moon base isn't the only far-out policy touted by Newt Gingrich.

Our annual round-up of the top values in fuel-efficient new car models.

You can continue withdrawing from an HSA after joining Medicare, but you won't be able to make new contributions.

Patients saw steep discounts on Lipitor when manufacturer Pfizer lost its patent last year. But will other manufacturers slash prices on name-brand drugs?

Learn from two GOP candidates' tax returns.

You can get fuel economy without sacrificing style.

Retirees are required to take required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s after age 70½. Follow these guidelines to make sure you withdraw the right amount.

Waiting for the election to solve America’s fiscal problems? Guess again.

Its fund manager continues to look for large, high-quality, dividend-paying companies with growth potential.

With money and organization behind it, the campaign of the former Massachusetts governor is built for the long haul.

Even with high market volatility, these companies will provide important clues about who's really in charge, the bulls or the bears.

The veteran manager of Artisan International is loading his fund with multinational companies that benefit from growing wealth in Asia.

Intrepid investors can cash in on catastrophes like the Costa Concordia shipwreck, but Carnival's prospects remain unclear.

Don't overlook these forms or deductions when filing for self-employed income.