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If You'd Put $1,000 Into UnitedHealth Group Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
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Stocks Chop as the Unemployment Rate Jumps: Stock Market Today
November job growth was stronger than expected, but sharp losses in October and a rising unemployment rate are worrying market participants.
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Here's What You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 Into Sherwin-Williams 20 Years Ago
Sherwin-Williams stock has clobbered the broader market by a wide margin for a long time.
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
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Why Aren't You Investing? 5 Common Excuses
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The Delayed November Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed and Rate Cuts
The November jobs report came in higher than expected, although it still shows plenty of signs of weakness in the labor market.
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Your Year-End Tax and Estate Planning Review Just Got Urgent
Changing tax rules and falling interest rates mean financial planning is more important than ever as 2025 ends. There's still time to make these five key moves.
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Why Is My First Medicare Bill So High?
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7 Ways to Plan Now to Save on Medicare IRMAA Surcharges Later
Understand the critical two-year lookback period and why aggressive planning before you enroll in Medicare is the most effective way to minimize IRMAA.
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The 'Best of Both Worlds' Rule of Retirement Spending
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QuizDon't Let the Court Decide: Test Your Knowledge on Avoiding Probate
Test your basic understanding of why having a estate plan is crucial to avoiding probate in our quick quiz.
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Your Year-End Tax and Estate Planning Review Just Got Urgent
Changing tax rules and falling interest rates mean financial planning is more important than ever as 2025 ends. There's still time to make these five key moves.
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7 Best Stocks to Gift Your Grandchildren
The best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common. Here, we let you know what those are.
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7 Dr. Seuss Quotes Retirees Should Live By
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Tax DeductionsLaw Reversal Looming? Trump Eyes 2026 Gambling Winnings Tax Change
It's no secret that the IRS is coming after your gambling winnings in 2026. But how long will that last?
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Tax PolicyTrump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know Now
The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause.
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Your Year-End Tax and Estate Planning Review Just Got Urgent
Changing tax rules and falling interest rates mean financial planning is more important than ever as 2025 ends. There's still time to make these five key moves.
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Tax Breaks2025 Standard Deduction Changes Under New Trump Tax Bill
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Several categories of gifts don’t count toward annual gift tax limits. Here's what you need to know.
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Should You Get Walmart+ or Amazon Prime?
Walmart+ and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
It's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
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ScamsPrevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
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Four Money Habits Boomers Swore By That Millennials Are Walking Away From
Millennials are trading tradition for flexibility when it comes to building wealth.
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
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Prevent Title Fraud: Smart Steps to Protect Your Deed
Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
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How Much Income You Really Need to Afford a $500,000 Home
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
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TravelThe 10 Safest Countries to Visit
Check out where to travel safely before you book international travel.
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $930
Earn 155,000 Hilton Honors bonus points with the American Express Surpass Card.
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7 Rules Frequent Flyers Swear By
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Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion Tickets
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ForecastsKiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: Cuts Expected to Continue
Kiplinger's experts forecast what's happening and what's next for interest rates and the Federal Reserve.
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The Kiplinger LetterWhat to Expect from the Global Economy in 2026
Economic growth across the globe will be highly uneven, with some major economies accelerating while others hit the brakes.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Are Economizing, but Still Spending
Retail sales growth has downshifted after a strong summer.
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ForecastsExports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Could Drop Below $3 by Dec.
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Economic ForecastsKiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
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The LetterShoppers Hit the Brakes on EVs After Tax Credits Expire
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