Update Your Understanding Of Annuities, Ways To Winterize Your Home, Perks From Small Business Centered Credits Cards

15 Ways to Prepare Your Home Now for Winter | Considering Annuities? Here s What to Keep in Mind | Credit Card Tailored to Small Businesses Launches a Lucrative Offer Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 26, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [15 Ways to Prepare Your Home Now for Winter]( [15 Ways to Prepare Your Home Now for Winter]( (Getty Images) Now that fall is officially here, it's time to prepare your home for cold weather. In most parts of the country, the onset of winter means cold air and freezing water are back and their impact needs to be addressed. Before the cold sets in and it’s too late to prepare for winter, look over my (Kiplinger's personal finance expert Donna LeValley) [list of 15 ways you can prepare your home for winter](. Winterizing will save you money in the short and long term. [How automated tech makes investing easy]( Stay chill while your money works for you, with Betterment's tax-smart tools and automated technology. Investing involves risk. Performance not guaranteed. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement] [] ANNUITIES [] [Considering Annuities? Here’s What to Keep in Mind]( [Considering Annuities? Here s What to Keep in Mind]( (Getty Images) Annuities have a bad reputation for being complex and charging comparatively high fees. Not all criticisms are unfounded — but most are dated. Joseph Cervinka, co-founder of Kingsguard Capital, advises that [it takes time and effort to understand the many different types of annuities that are available]( and whether they’re right for you. [You can start here](. [] CREDIT CARD REWARDS [] [Credit Card Tailored to Small Businesses Launches a Lucrative Offer]( [Credit Card Tailored to Small Businesses Launches a Lucrative Offer]( (Getty Images) Small business focused credit cards offer new bonus amounts, considerable cash back and perks. These are solid [reward credit cards]( that are tailored to a small-to-medium business owner's needs. If you’re in the market for a new business credit card, this card could [line your pocket with a substantial welcome bonus, plus cash back on purchases](. [This Billion Dollar Startup Wants to Help You Retire]( This Princeton grad's startup raised $161 million to help you plan a comfortable retirement. If you're one of the whopping 110 million Americans over the age of 50, or wisely planning ahead, SmartAsset's no-cost tool can help match you with up to 3 vetted financial advisors. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Also on Kiplinger [] - Get [free]( weekly credit reports - What to do when [real estate listing photos reveal too much]( - [Save up to $250 on any Delta vacations]( flight and hotel package - Select Health [aims to offer lower drug prices]( via new partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger’s Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger’s Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger’s Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036