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Kiplinger's latest forecast on inflation.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on the direction of energy prices.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on retail sales and consumer spending.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on unemployment.

Journalist and philanthropist Austin H. Kiplinger led the Kiplinger Washington Editors for decades.

You’ll get feedback more often, plus more chances to toot your own horn.

The Kiplinger Letter’s annual outlook reveals what to expect from the U.S. economy, the race for president, energy prices, the stock market and more.

A former food scientist turns to crafting artisanal confections with exotic flavors.

The Emmy-nominated actor shares how having life insurance has benefited his family, the money lessons he's teaching his kids and the best financial advice he's ever been given.

Tech and health care continue to lead the fields where jobs go wanting. Employers who need to fill those slots will have to pick up their game.

They provide the game-day sites, tents, tables, coolers and even the BBQ.

These services and apps shut down nuisance calls and texts to your home and mobile phones.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on the direction of the trade deficit.

As the year comes to a close, life isn’t all toil and strife. Let’s toast a few things going right.

Journalist and philanthropist Austin H. Kiplinger led the Kiplinger Washington Editors for decades.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on interest rates..

How a part-time exercise instructor built a business of six Pure Barre studios.

Line up family support. Get help from the experts. Expect surprises. And don't forget to have fun.

She set out to practice law, but then fame came calling.

Looking for a job? A vibrant economy in which to launch your new business? A new market for your firm's next expansion? The Kiplinger Letter's annual state ...

Kiplinger's latest forecast on housing starts and home sales.

Kiplinger's latest forecast for the GDP growth rate.

Kiplinger's latest forecast on business equipment spending.

You won't believe where robots are being put to work these days.

Employers are planning to hire more seasonal workers this year than last. For the best positions, start applying now.

Learning an in-demand language can improve you job prospects.

Your letter carrier could be delivering your breakfast cereal and bread next.

But don’t pass up a competitor’s higher salary just to get on-site dry cleaning.

With John H. Meyer’s creation, you can get paid to cover breaking news with your smartphone.

Don’t hesitate to ditch your contract, especially when it means keeping money in your pocket.

Ever reached in your pocket and wondered why you’re still carrying around pennies? Why have phone booths disappeared but not parking meters? Welcome ...

In this increasingly global economy, learning a new language, especially one less-studied by your competitors in the job market, can greatly boost your ...

From financial-planning tools to social media, it's important to invest in your firm's brand.

Start-ups focused on baby boomers and seniors strive to help keep an aging population independent and connected.

Bigger fights over the federal budget are in store amid divided Republicans in Congress.

Slightly higher loan payments and short-term market volatility are in the cards.

Picking the right field can lead to better pay and job prospects for years to come.

Web sites should be obligated to comply with requests to remove information under certain circumstances.

Emily Gould went from being a financially illiterate twentysomething to a successful and moneywise author.

Your employment prospects won't be rosy if you pursue one of these fields.

An estate-sale specialist moves her business online to link buyers and sellers.

The recently deceased are prime targets for fraudsters, so make sure to destroy any documents they could use to steal someone’s identity.

Job seekers, open your eyes—and your minds. You can find career inspiration in just about every scene of metropolitan life. Most fields employ a variety ...

Advances in artificial intelligence raise goose bumps among experts.

Upshot of the first debate: The battle between the pro-business wing and tea partyers is likely to drag on, to the delight of Democrats.

Does a falling currency signal that China’s economy is in trouble? Possibly. China’s long era of torrid GDP growth is clearly coming to an end. What ...

Add your number to the Do Not Call Registry. And if you get a robocall, just hang up.

Earn good pay and enjoy a flexible schedule by working out of your own home.

A retired entrepreneur starts a new business making baseball bats.