Краткое описание: From editor: “On October 20, 2015 - 10 weeks before the end of the year-nine members of our staff sat down to plan our investing outlook for 2016. Talk about sticking our necks out. But senior editor Anne Kates Smith, who wrote our main outlook story on page 48, thought it might actually be “less dangerous” to make a prediction for 2016 than it was for 2015.”

Краткое описание: From editor: “My nominee for our annual “best list” is the staff of our magazine. With their breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise, they’re second to none in giving readers savvy and timely financial advice. At no time is that more impressive than when we compile our list of favorites among financial products and services, gadgets and what have you - everything from stocks and mutual funds to phone plans, cars and cruises”

Краткое описание: From editor:”Our special report on Medicare couldn’t be more timely. The likelihood that high-income recipients will see a major hike in their Part B premiums in 2016 is adding to the general angst and confusion that often goes along with enrolling in Medicare. Contributing editor Kim Lankford, our insurance specialist and author of our “Ask Kim” column, says she gets “tons” of mail from readers who often ask basic Medicare questions, beginning with whether to sign up or not.”

Краткое описание: From editor: “Several members of our staff recently went to an investment conference at which a hot topic was women and money, and they suggested that we do a story on the subject. The office reaction was mixed. “It sounds patronizing,” said one female colleague. For me, it was a case of déjà vu. Ten years ago, I was asked to write a book about women and money, and I had a similar discussion with my editor at the time.”

Краткое описание: From editor: ”Finding it hard to choose among the sheer volume of investment products? Bogged down by the chores, financial and otherwise, on your to-do list? Have we got an issue for you. This month we’ll simplify your financial decisions, and your life, starting with a new feature: the Kiplinger ETF 20, our picks of the top 20 exchange-traded funds among the 1,740 now available”.

Краткое описание: From editor: “Each July, we stick our necks out to come up with our best estimate of where the stock market is headed for the rest of the year. Talk about fraught with peril. Economic uncertainty has made the market particularly volatile lately. And there’s no way to account for unpredictable market shocks, such as international incidents and flash crashes”.