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Should I Buy Stocks or Should I Buy Bonds Right Now?
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Will a GOP 'Big Bill' Incentive Help Donors Avoid Capital Gains Tax?
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Are These the Next Stocks to Split?
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
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Investing
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AI vs the Stock Market: How Did Alphabet, Nike and Industrial Stocks Perform in June?
AI is a new tool to help investors analyze data, but can it beat the stock market? Here's how a chatbot's stock picks fared in June.
By Karee Venema Published
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The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy
The best Vanguard ETFs all feature rock-bottom fees, large asset bases and long trading histories. Here are a few of our favorites.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Stock Market Today: A Historic Quarter Closes on High Notes
"All's well that ends well" is one way to describe the second quarter of 2025, at least from a pure price-action perspective.
By David Dittman Published
Personal Finance
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How to Buy Treasury Bills
Rates on short-term bills are generous, with no risk. Here's a look at how Treasury bills work and how to buy them.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Best Amazon Prime Day Early Deals
Check out our picks for some of the best Amazon Prime Day early deals on everything from tech to home improvement and leisure items on Amazon Prime Day 2025 from July 8-11.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Are Banks Open on July 4th?
The Fourth of July is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, July 4.
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Taxes
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Ohio Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Ohio's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Ohio compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Pennsylvania Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Pennsylvania's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Pennsylvania compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
Retirement
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What Is the Magic Number You Need to Retire Comfortably?
The dream of retiring comfortably has become a bit less expensive for most Americans, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Real Estate
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Tips for Expat Retirees, From Expat Retirees
You may enjoy a lower cost of living by moving abroad, but it requires careful planning.
By Laura Petrecca Published
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Retire in Belize for Stunning Natural Beauty and Culture
Belize offers miles of protected land and ocean, a rich mix of cultures and a chill lifestyle. Best yet — the income requirement is just $2K per month.
By Drew Limsky Published
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
Economic Forecasts
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Blue Collar Workers Add AI to Their Toolboxes
The Kiplinger Letter AI can’t fix a leak or install lighting, but more and more tradespeople are adopting artificial intelligence for back-office work and other tasks.
By John Miley Published
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Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook
Forecasts Interest rates will stay in a holding pattern, as concerns about future inflation balance fears of an economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve is also on hold.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Car Buying Splurge Comes to An End
Economic Forecasts Retail sales fall as car sales retreat. Other non-gas sales are little changed.
By David Payne Last updated
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