SPECIAL REPORT: From Retirement Planning Must-Dos to Smart Storing Extra Cash, Master Your 2024 Finances

2024 To-Do List: Five Best Financial Moves to Make | Four Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing | Three Smart Ways to Store Cash This Year Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [2024 To-Do List: Five Best Financial Moves to Make]( [2024 To-Do List: Five Best Financial Moves to Make]( (Getty Images) Most people’s New Year resolutions focus on their physical health, but it’s important to consider your financial health too. By [checking these items off your to-do list](, you can set yourself up to have an even more successful 2024 when it comes to your money. [] Successful Retirement Planning [] [Four Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing]( [Four Ways Retirement Planning In 2024 Is Changing]( (Getty Images) You can’t stick to one retirement plan for your entire life. Policies change, markets bounce and major events happen in your life. This all means you need to be flexible. Add to those things the fact that 2024 brings its own fresh set of changes for retirement planning. But the good news is [you can use these changes to your advantage](. [Have This Much Money? You May Want a Financial Advisor]( Money can't buy happiness, but research finds that if you have this much in household assets, hiring a financial advisor could help heighten your satisfaction levels. Just how much money do you need? [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Personal Finance [] [Three Smart Ways to Store Cash This Year]( [Three Smart Ways to Store Cash This Year]( (Getty Images) There are all kinds of methods to hold your money, and the ones you choose can dramatically affect your balance at the end of the year. After considering the 2024 economic forecast, [we determined the best ways to store your cash this year]( in particular, as well as the pros and cons associated with each method. [] State Taxes [] [State Tax Changes: What’s New for 2024]( [State Tax Changes: What s New for 2024]( (Getty Images) Tax laws differ from state to state, and often differ from year to year, too. Many states will see shifts in their tax codes this year, which will impact the way you want to use your money. [Here’s what you need to know about your state’s tax reform for the year](. [] Stocks [] [Expert's 10 Stock Picks for 2024]( Start the new year off right by investing in stocks that can bring you economic stability and hopefully some financial windfalls. Here, we’ve selected the best stocks for this year and why they are so appealing based on prudent financial forecasts. [Read More]( [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Working with a financial advisor can be a crucial part of retirement planning. But choosing the wrong one can wreak havoc on your investments. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when hiring a financial advisor so you can work towards a more comfortable retirement. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Credit Cards [] [Best Rewards Credit Cards January 2024]( There’s a good chance you’re using a credit card that doesn’t maximize your money to the fullest. Why don’t you change that for 2024? Consider this list of credit cards that offer the great rewards and perks you want from your spending. [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 Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger 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. [Kiplinger]( [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:kiplingertoday@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036