Kiplinger's Personal Finance - March 2016
[Pages:2]CONTENTS KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE // FOUNDED 1947
VOL. 70 NO. 3
INVESTING
44 MAKE MONEY AND DO GOOD, TOO
Common wisdom says to expect a modest return on your money if you invest in a socially responsible fund. But our seven fund picks produce results that rival non-SRI funds.
49 7 GREAT LOAD FUNDS WITHOUT THE
LOAD The first rule of DIY investing is never pay a sales charge. Now you can keep the faith and buy these solid funds fee-free through a discount broker.
51 FUNDS THAT LET YOU RIDE TRENDS
Managed futures funds, which trade futures contracts, can make money in down markets as well as up.
54 A LOUSY YEAR FOR STOCKS The bull appeared mortally wounded at year's end. Still, some funds bucked the trend. PLUS: The best funds in 11 categories for one, three, five and 10 years.
53 PRACTICAL INVESTING More lessons
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on selling, by Kathy Kristof.
IN EVERY ISSUE
8 FROM THE EDITOR More timely fund rankings.
10 LETTERS Social Security squeeze.
AHEAD
15 Topic A: File your return early and beat the ID thieves . . . Where to find investing opportunities in response to climate change . . . Knight Kiplinger on money and ethics.
22 OPENING SHOT My top picks for income, by James K. Glassman.
25 SUCCESS STORY His bikes will give you a boost, by Patricia Mertz Esswein.
ON THE COVER: Photograph by Bonnie Holland Stylist: Leilani Lacson. Hair and makeup: Bethany Ruck. Models: Natalie and Guillermo with CESD.
MONEY // COVER
26 RETIRE RICH Follow our six-step road map to reach a comfortable retirement. Your first move: Steer into your 401(k) account. PLUS: 401(k) alternatives and how to invest down the home stretch.
34 DEBT ISN'T ALWAYS A FOUR-LETTER
WORD Locking in low-interest loans can free up cash for investing and building an emergency fund.
37 DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR
DOCUMENTS ARE? If a vital record has gone missing, here's how to replace it.
40 ASK KIM The pros and cons of 401(k) loans.
41 MORE ABOUT YOUR MONEY Social Security survivor benefits (41). Money manners between friends (42). Joining a gym (42). How to score your financial health (43).
62 INCOME INVESTING The dangers of Fed gazing, by Jeffrey R. Kosnett.
60 MORE ABOUT INVESTING A junk-bond fund refuses to issue redemptions (60). News of the Kiplinger 25 (61).
LIVING
64 GRAB A GREAT DEAL ON A NEW CAR
Dealer showrooms are bursting with enough vehicles to feed America's crossover mania. But with continued low gasoline prices, you may get a better deal on a hybrid model or midsize sedan.
70 TECH Super tablet smackdown! by Kaitlin Pitsker.
71 THE LOWDOWN What you need to know about hotel rewards, by Miriam Cross.
72 THEN AND NOW Life after a season in the spotlight.
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03/2016 KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE
JAMES FOSTER
LOG ON & EXPLORE
8 Things Boomers Must Know About RMDs From IRAs
The first wave of boomers turns 70? in 2016. Learn the ins and outs of required minimum distributions.
5 TOP
RETIREMENT FEATURES
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Tax Breaks Brought Back to Life Take advantage of these revived credits and deductions.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU TURN 65
Kim Lankford suggests seven important financial moves for people turning
65 in 2016. Navigating Medicare is just one priority.
RETIREMENT ADVICE FOR WOMEN
Editor Janet Bodnar reveals strategies women
can implement now to improve prospects for a secure retirement.
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