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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
By Sean Jackson
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Kiplinger News Quiz, Sept 12 — What is the Taylor Swift Tax?
Quiz A multi-million-dollar Google lawsuit and "Taylor Swift tax" made Kiplinger headlines this week — but why? Test your knowledge of this week's financial news.
By Kiplinger Staff
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Back to Golf School — for Adults and Retirees
Elevate your game at these golf schools around the country. You'll learn from pros on top golf courses and with the latest tech. You may even make a new friend.
By Michael Croley
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I'm an Investment Strategist: This Is How the Fed's Next Rate Move Could Impact Your Wallet
Interest rate cuts might be coming, which could affect everything from your credit card debt to your mortgage. It's smart to prepare now — here's how.
By Bradley Thompson, CFA®
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Cuts Expected to Continue
Forecasts Kiplinger's experts forecast what's happening and what's next for interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
By David Payne
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What to Do If Your Credit Card Is Closed
Making Your Money Last If your credit card is closed, here's why that might have happened and what to do next.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Seven Surprising Reasons Retirees Are Going Back to Work
Sure, money is a big reason to come out of retirement, but it's not the only reason retirees are doing it.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in September?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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US Increasing ESTA Fee to Nearly Double Starting in September
New fee structure hikes ESTA from $21 to $40, adding a new layer to visitor costs under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
By Choncé Maddox