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WHAT’S CHANGING FOR MEDICARE IN 2027 • Choosing the right coverage is trickier, as new rules take effect for both government-run plans and private Advantage policies.

401(K) SAVINGS HIT NEW HIGHS, BUT PROBLEMS ARE LURKING • Hardship withdrawals are growing along with balances, and women are falling behind, a Vanguard study reveals.

TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF INVESTORS • Financial services firms are courting Gen Alpha—and their parents—with new, hands-on kid accounts.

NOVEMBER 2026

HOW STATE BALLOT MEASURES COULD AFFECT YOUR TAXES • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY

WHAT’S YOUR INVESTING STYLE? • Use our guide to seven classic strategies to find the right look for your portfolio.

TRANSITION TIME FOR OUR TOP ESG PICKS • Many of our favorite stocks and funds that focus on environmental, social and corporate governance issues have struggled. But the worst may be over.

A DIVIDEND STRATEGY SHINES • KIPLINGER ETF 20 UPDATE

How to Invest for Higher Rates • STREET SMART

OUR EMERGING-MARKETS PICK LAGS • KIPLINGER 25 UPDATE

What to Make of the Bond Rout • INCOME INVESTING

A LOOK AT THE BIGGEST FUNDS • 20 LARGEST STOCK AND BOND MUTUAL FUNDS

YOUR GUIDE TO OPEN ENROLLMENT • As healthcare costs continue to climb, use these strategies to select an insurance plan with the coverage you need at a price you can afford.

Discover the wines that deserve a place in your cellar. • Join Decanter Premium to unlock exclusive daily articles written by our team of wine experts.

TAX HELP FOR DISASTER VICTIMS • The editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about breaks for victims of tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters.

Answers to Financial FAQs • MONEY SMART WOMEN

Guard Against Debit Card Fraud

DON’T LET AN INHERITANCE FRACTURE YOUR FAMILY • Conflict among adult children over their parents’ estate is all too common—and Mom and Dad’s worst nightmare. Here’s how to ensure the kids won’t fight after you’re gone.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BLENDED FAMILIES

There’s No Place Like Home • THE NEW WORLD OF RETIREMENT

THE MIDTERMS AND THE MARKETS • PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO

Benefits of a Special Needs Trust • This estate-planning tool provides financial security for a loved one who has a disability.

GET AHEAD IN THE JOB HUNT • Use these tips to stand out to prospective employers and land the right position for you.

DON’T FALL FOR A SCAM

TAX SMART STRATEGIES FOR CHARITABLE GIVING • More taxpayers are able to deduct their contributions, but some face new limits, too.

TIPS FOR VETTING A CHARITY

Winter Weather Getaways • From soaking in hot springs under the northern lights to gliding over the snow on a dogsled, these expeditions make the most of the cold.

What charitable causes do you support, and why? • Readers share their insights and advice.