The Last Money Magazine Print Issue Mailed to Subscribers: Midyear Investors Guide (June/July 2019)

Final Money magazine cover: Midyear Investor's Guide (June/July 2019).Since 1972, Money Magazine has been a staple among consumers around the world who desire to gain more knowledge about their financial options. With titles like The Best Funds to Invest in This Year, and Three Secrets to Save Money in the Kitchen, Money Magazine offered a little bit of something for everyone concerned with their financial well-being.

Although the print magazine issued every month to more than 400,000 subscribers was successful for more than four decades, Money has already printed its last issue: Midyear Investors Guide (June/July 2019). Here’s what you can expect as Money Magazine transitions to a digital-online email subscription experience.

What Readers Can Expect Moving Forward

Subscribers to the Money Magazine print edition received a notice informing them that the print issue would no longer be coming their way, officially ending with the June/July 2019 magazine. However, the magazine’s owners partnered with Kiplinger, a leading personal finance magazine both online and in print, to continue the subscription through the end of the year. Subscribers do not have to take any action to receive Kiplinger’s monthly print issue through the remainder of their subscription.

Readers do have the option of receiving a refund from Money if they do not want the subscription to continue with Kiplinger or if they already have a print issue subscription with the magazine. To cancel and request a refund, readers can contact Kiplinger at 1-888-419-0424 or via email at [email protected].

Money Magazine will continue to operate online, with a full line-up of the articles readers love available through its digital platform. There is no paid subscription option at this time, and readers can sign up for a daily and weekly newsletter directly through the site.

The Fall of Print Issues

The demise of print magazines has been a long time coming given the rapid influx of digital news and media outlets. In the personal finance world, there are countless options for readers (including this site) to find the information they want or need relating to their financial health and growth, many of which are offered at no cost. The rising number of free online resources has come at the cost of fading print publications, and Money Magazine was not saved from this drastic shift.

Over the last two years, however, Money Magazine has not only seen a decline in its print subscriptions but has also experienced a fall in monthly viewership on the web. The site peaked at more than 11.5 million visitors in February 2018, but the most recent data shows a dip to 5.2 million per month. That, combined with a lack of print customers, has meant the brand hasn’t had an opportunity to sell or appeal to a new buyer who may have the innovation necessary to refresh the publication.

For now, Money will remain with its current owners – Meredith – who plan to focus on building out more comprehensive articles and resources for readers.

Other Sources for Personal Finance News

Fortunately, the disappearance of Money Magazine from publication shelves doesn’t mean consumers won’t have access to up-to-date, helpful personal finance information and news. Kiplinger is a solid source of education and opinions on all things money, and new subscribers can snag huge discounts. The magazine also has a strong online presence, offering many of its resources at no cost to visitors.

Above and beyond Kiplinger, consumers can visit any of APRfinder’s educational articles, on topics ranging from debt management to personal lending. Market Watch is another popular source of personal finance opinions from both experts and everyday consumers. NerdWallet, BankRate, and Investopedia all offer countless articles on personal finance topics and calculators to help with managing one’s financial life. Any combination of these resources can help fill in the gap of disappearing print publications.

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Posted on July 10, 2019 by in Personal Finance

Comments & Discussion



2 Responses to “The Last Money Magazine Print Issue Mailed to Subscribers: Midyear Investors Guide (June/July 2019)”


  • On May 7, 2020, Wes wrote:

    Thanks for the update! My Kiplingers subscription was automatically extended, which was nice.

  • On May 7, 2020, D. Elliott wrote:

    This is not exactly correct. Kiplinger took over only one third of the Money subscriber list. Please contact Meredith Publishing to get more information about refunds.

    If you were on the Kiplinger list, you would be receiving our magazine and can contact us directly. Most subscribers, however, will not have been sent to Kiplinger.




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