David Muhlbaum
Kiplinger
Washington, DC, United States
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10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
It can cost your family thousands of dollars each year if you end up in one of the worst states for taxes after a move. → Read More
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
If a move from one state to another is in your future, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for middle-class families. → Read More
Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown: What Will It Cost You?
After threatening to limit the popular practice of password sharing for months, Netflix has outlined a plan to make it happen, starting in 2023. → Read More
The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in U.S. History
Mother Nature has certainly wreaked havoc over the years. Storms, floods, drought and fire have taken a toll, both in lives lost and property damaged. → Read More
PODCAST: Defusing the Retirement “Tax Bomb” with David McClellan
If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a surprise round of checks. → Read More
How to Score Free COVID Tests Before They Go Away
A federal program to send COVID at-home tests to your door will be suspended soon. Here’s how to get some before the deadline. → Read More
PODCAST: Tax Breaks for College Finance with Kalman Chany
Paying for (ever-pricier) college is a challenge that this consultant meets head on with highly specific guidance. → Read More
PODCAST: Car-Buying in an Inflated Market with Jenni Newman
With cars both scarce and expensive these days, what to do if you want – or need – a new ride? Car-buying strategist Jenni Newman of Cars.com shares some tips. Also, more on the magical 9% savings bond. → Read More
PODCAST: How to Find a Job After Graduation, with Beth Handler-Grunt
Today’s successful job applicants need to know how to ace the virtual interview and be prepared to do good old-fashioned research and networking. Also, gas prices are high, but try a little global perspective, → Read More
PODCAST: Is a Recession Coming?
With a lot of recession talk out there, we might just talk ourselves into one. We take that risk with Jim Patterson of The Kiplinger Letter. Also, dollar stores: deal or no deal? → Read More
PODCAST: This Couple Tackles Love and Money as a Team
Fyooz Financial, the husband and wife team of Dan and Natalie Slagle, have carved out a niche advising other couples with the money questions that come with pairing up. Also, where is this troubled stock market headed? → Read More
PODCAST: Which Documents to Keep, Which to Shred and Which to Scan
A speedy recovery from disaster can depend on your recordkeeping. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance writer Rivan Stinson tells us how to get our papers in order. → Read More
PODCAST: Decoding ESG Investing with Ellen Kennedy
Environmental, social and governance investing is simpler than it sounds, and has a profitable track record to boot. → Read More
PODCAST: High Gas Prices with The Kiplinger Letter’s Jim Patterson
Why are we paying so much more at the pump? How long will it last? What can you do? Plus: Congress is making changes to retirement-savings rules again. → Read More
PODCAST: The 2022 Real Estate Market with Daniel Bortz
Daniel Bortz doesn’t just write about home sales and housing prices – he’s been in the business. He’ll share insights about the real estate outlook for 2022 and “how-to” tips for both buyers and sellers. Also, the pain of high gas prices. → Read More
Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work
When fuel prices soar, all kinds of gas-saving schemes get floated. We separate the serious from the silly for you. → Read More
PODCAST: The Future of Certified Financial Planners with Kamila Elliott
CFPs will tell you (and we’d agree) that not all financial advice is the same. We talk with the chair of the CFP Board about what she’s doing to preserve her organization’s brand and extend its reach. Also, the right way to file your tax returns for free. → Read More
PODCAST: There’s No Escaping Your Credit Score (So Make It Count)
Kiplinger’s credit expert, Lisa Gerstner, joins us to talk credit strategy. Also, a number of new electric cars hit the market this year. Will one work for Sandy? → Read More
Electric Vehicles Take Charge in 2022
A range of new battery electric vehicles are coming for Tesla. And then there’s the electric Ford F-150, a landmark debut. → Read More
PODCAST: The Kiplinger Letter’s 2022 Forecasts
What to expect from the U.S. economy and an election-year Congress, as well as the outlook for cryptocurrency regulations, TikTok and more. Plus, we give the Elizabeth Holmes verdict a think. → Read More