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Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio | Rising Rent Issues? Not in These Four Cities | How to Save on Booking a Cruise Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 23, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio]( [Best Defensive ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio]( (Getty Images) Defensive ETFs are ideal for investors seeking safety after the S&P 500's worst year in over a decade. These [stocks may be "boring," but they are profitable and can keep growing]( even when economic conditions are rough. [Looking for a Flexible Way to Save? Consider a CD Ladder]( As the Federal Reserve attempts to rein in inflation by raising a key interest rate, the rates on CDs have also gone up. Here are 5 common questions about CD Ladders that can help you build your own and start earning better returns on your savings. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Housing [] [Rising Rent Issues? Not in These Four Cities]( [Rising Rent Issues? Not in These Four Cities]( (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) You may be shocked at how little space you can afford at today's rental prices. New research from RentCafe can help you choose where to move next - including the [cities where you get the most square footage for your money](. [] Travel [] [How to Save on Booking a Cruise]( [How to Save on Booking a Cruise]( (Getty Images) Cruises can be a great way for extended families to enjoy time together, as they offer activities for kids, adults and seniors. Kiplinger editors share [three methods for saving money on cruises](. [Your Free Impartial, Daily News Source]( Check out 1440 - the fastest way to an impartial point of view. Their team scours 100+ news sources to catch you up in a single 5 minute email. Join for free! [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Also on Kiplinger [] - Three considerations for [stashing cash after bank failures]( - Safety tips for [kids and investing]( - [Record-high HSA limit]( coming for 2024 - Failure to launch: When [young adults live with parents]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger’s Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger’s Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger’s Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036