Mark Solheim
Mark became editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine in July 2017. Prior to becoming editor, he was the Money and Living sections editor and, before that, the automotive writer. He has also been editor of Kiplinger.com as well as the magazine's managing editor, assistant managing editor and chief copy editor. Mark has also served as president of the Washington Automotive Press Association. In 1990 he was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Mark earned a B.A. from University of Virginia and an M.A. in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Mark lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, and they spend as much time as possible in their Glen Arbor, Mich., vacation home.
Latest articles by Mark Solheim
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The Fallout From Ukraine
economy Russia and Ukraine represent only a tiny portion of U.S. trade directly, but the impact of the invasion (and sanctions) is being felt by consumers here.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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Stick With Your Plan
Financial Planning Timing the market is nearly impossible. The worst thing you can do is sell stocks when prices are tumbling.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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ESG Investing Takes Off
Markets For our ESG 20, we identified 15 stocks and five funds that excel at meeting environmental, social and corporate governance challenges.
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ETFs and Mutual Funds with Todd Rosenbluth
Index Funds Which is better: ETFs or mutual funds? And how do you decide where to put your investments? CFRA fund expert Todd Rosenbluth has some answers. Also, how to take advantage of your leased car’s true value.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Complain and Be Heard
Smart Buying Getting our money back for the extended warranty and gap insurance we didn't want took patience and persistence.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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How to Get a Car Deal in a Crazy Market with Karl Brauer
Buying & Leasing a Car As used car values soar, the old rules of how to get the best price still hold. Also, in the stock market, value stocks pull a rotation move on growth.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Getting a Used Car Deal in a Tight Market
Buying & Leasing a Car Cars are scarce and prices have gone up. Use these strategies to find the best values.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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Certainty Is a Blessing
Politics The uncertainty leading up to the election was disquieting for an anxious nation, and it put our staff in limbo, too.
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Getting Good Service
Financial Planning We rated the customer service of large financial service firms for accessibility, reliability, responsiveness and knowledgeable answers.
By Mark Solheim • Published