How to Battle Increased Rent, Gen X – What You Need to Know About Aging Parents, 7 ETFs to Build a Solid Low-Cost Portfolio

What Gen X Needs to Know About Their Aging Parents' Finances | Best SPDR ETFs to Buy and Hold | Time to Book a Trip These Prices Are Lower Than Ever Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top story [] [What Gen X Needs to Know About Their Aging Parents' Finances]( [What Gen X Needs to Know About Their Aging Parents' Finances]( (Getty Images) Financial planner Sara Stanich shares [six steps to help future caregivers]( know where aging parents stand financially, as well as tips to help Gen Xers avoid surprises that could imperil their retirement. [] ETFs [] [Best SPDR ETFs to Buy and Hold]( [Best SPDR ETFs to Buy and Hold]( (Getty Images) While there are many challenges facing markets right now, [these seven SPDR ETFs]( give investors options to build a solid, low-cost portfolio. [Want To Hedge Your Investments With Real Estate?]( With continued market volatility, high inflation and a recession knocking at the door, you might be asking - how can I ensure my portfolio is diversified to weather these headwinds? The answer is simple: commercial real estate. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] In Case You Missed It [] [Time to Book a Trip – These Prices Are Lower Than Ever]( [Time to Book a Trip These Prices Are Lower Than Ever]( (Getty Images) Vacation rental home prices are lower as travelers opt for hotels over Airbnbs. Here's how to take advantage of the shifting travel market to [find surprising vacation rental deals]( for your summer getaway. [] Personal Finance [] [What to Do When Your Rent is Too High]( [What to Do When Your Rent is Too High]( (Getty Images) If your rent is too high, options for consumers are limited, but there are some things you can do if you're facing a rent increase. From which cities have the highest rent to rental assistance, [we’ve got you covered here](. [Invest Where People Live, Work, & Shop]( We invest in necessity. In the midst of uncertain times, People Will Always Need Groceries & a Place to Live. And there's no better time to OWN that real estate. If you seek diversification, outsized returns, and a 100% passive white-glove investment experience, you should take a close look at FNRP. [Get Started]( ADVERTISEMENT Featured Content Sponsored Content from Kiplinger Advisor Collective [Join The Kiplinger Advisor Collective]( The newly launched Kiplinger Advisor Collective is a criteria-based membership for business leaders who share a commitment to shaping the future of finance. [READ MORE]( [] State Tax [] [The NBA Finals and the 'Jock Tax'?]( The so-called 'jock tax' means that the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. [Read More]( [] Financial Planning [] [Making the Most of Your Bonus (and Other Variable Income)]( Putting your focus on meeting your savings goals first can set you up to use the rest of your bonus or other variable income however you’d like, without guilt or worry, writes financial planner Eric Roberge. [Read More]( 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](mailto:mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036