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Medicare 2027 Projections: How Much Your Premiums Are Expected to RiseIn 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.
By Donna LeValley
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Connecticut Tax-Free Week 2026: What to Know Before You ShopSales Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday is on the way. Here’s what you can buy tax-free.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Maryland Tax-Free Week 2026: What to Know Before You ShopTax Holiday The Maryland tax-free week can help you save money on back-to-school shopping.
By Katelyn Washington
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.
By Jeff Reeves
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The Best Banks for Travelers, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for travelers.
By Mallika Mitra
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The Best Banks for High-Net-Worth Clients, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for high-net-worth clients.
By Mallika Mitra
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. How do they work?
By David Dittman
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The Best Banks for Retirees, 2026We studied interest rates, fees, premium services and other account features. These banks rose to the top for retirees.
By Mallika Mitra
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AI Giants Face New Price CompetitionThe Kiplinger Letter As business spending on artificial intelligence soars, cheaper options are hitting the market. The much-welcomed trend has a catch, though.
By John Miley
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