Kiplinger's Personal Finance - July 2014

CONTENTS KIPLINGER'S PERSONAL FINANCE // FOUNDED 1947

VOL. 68 NO. 7

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11 Topic A: Vacation homes on sale . . . Some employers loosen limits on leave . . . Knight Kiplinger on money and ethics. PLUS: July money calendar.

18 OPENING SHOT Why I (still) hate gold, by JAMES K. GLASSMAN.

21 SUCCESS STORY Making a difference in the classroom, by PATRICIA MERTZ ESSWEIN.

INVESTING // COVER

24 WHERE TO PUT YOUR MONEY NOW At five years and counting, the bull is facing some midlife challenges. We tell you how to adjust your stock holdings to make the most of this mature market. PLUS: The outlook for foreign markets and five things that could signal the bull's demise.

32 FIVE STOCKS LATE TO THE PARTY Investors have given these companies the cold shoulder. But we think they deserve your attention.

34 BEST OF THE ONLINE INVESTMENT ADVISERS We evaluate seven low-fee firms that match fund-based portfolios to your goals. Some of them will even do the trades for you.

36 PROMISED LAND I hit a 50bagger. Now what? by ANDREW

FEINBERG.

38 CASH IN HAND The bond rally isn't over, by JEFFREY R. KOSNETT.

40 PRACTICAL INVESTING Flash! Ignore the traders, by KATHY KRISTOF.

39 MORE ABOUT INVESTING ETF Spotlight (39). Fidelity Magellan recharts its course (41). News of the Kiplinger 25 (42). Fund rankings (43) .

MONEY

LIVING

44 MAKING IT IN THE MIDDLE CLASS We profile one family juggling the costs of homeownership, raising young children and saving for retirement. PLUS: Tax breaks for the middle class.

52 FIXES FOR YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE Getting covered is only half the battle. We tell you how to meet the challenges of higher costs and shrinking networks.

64 DREAM VACATIONS Whether you crave an escape for two, a chance to do good, a family getaway or an exotic cruise, we're here to help make it real.

70 TECH The iPad goes to the office, by JEFF BERTOLUCCI.

71 THE LOWDOWN What you need to know about free e-courses, by JESSICA ANDERSON.

58 CASH IN ON THE SHARING ECONOMY Ditching pricey hotel rooms and taxi rides can save you a bundle. Or you might make money on the side as a service provider.

51 ASK KIM How to pick the best travel rewards cards.

72 3 SIMPLE STEPS Reshopping your car insurance.

IN EVERY ISSUE

6 FROM THE EDITOR Advice for the middle class.

9 LETTERS

57 MORE ABOUT YOUR MONEY Yields and rates (57). Midyear tax planning (62). Money manners (63).

ON THE COVER: Photograph by Ann Elliott Cutting. Stylist: Emerald Perkins. Hair and makeup: Shawna Clark. Model: Monica Allgeier CESD. Bull: Brad Wilson/ Getty. Bear: .

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Cheap Vacations Want to see the world on a budget? Check out these eight destinations you can afford. links/vacations

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2. Worst Jobs for the Future links/worstjobs

3. How Sharp Are Your Job-Hunting Skills? links/sharp

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5. Jobs You Can Get Without a Degree links/nodegree

QUIZ YOURSELF Are You Ready to Retire?

Test your knowledge of retirement planning to see if you're on track.

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GET GREAT STUFF FREE Love freebies? So does Cameron. She shares her latest finds online. If you have a favorite freebie,

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CAMERON HUDDLESTON

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PREPARE FOR STORM SEASON Summer can bring hail, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. Here's how to protect your home and

your finances.

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