Dan Burrows
Dan Burrows is Kiplinger's senior investing writer, having joined the publication full time in 2016.
A long-time financial journalist, Dan is a veteran of MarketWatch, CBS MoneyWatch, SmartMoney, InvestorPlace, DailyFinance and other tier 1 national publications. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Consumer Reports and his stories have appeared in the New York Daily News, the San Jose Mercury News and Investor's Business Daily, among many other outlets. As a senior writer at AOL's DailyFinance, Dan reported market news from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Once upon a time – before his days as a financial reporter and assistant financial editor at legendary fashion trade paper Women's Wear Daily – Dan worked for Spy magazine, scribbled away at Time Inc. and contributed to Maxim magazine back when lad mags were a thing. He's also written for Esquire magazine's Dubious Achievements Awards.
In his current role at Kiplinger, Dan writes about markets and macroeconomics.
Dan holds a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and a master's degree from Columbia University.
Disclosure: Dan does not trade individual stocks or securities. He is eternally long the U.S equity market, primarily through tax-advantaged accounts.
Latest articles by Dan Burrows
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The 10 'Real' Richest Counties in the US
Real Estate In America's wealthiest counties, high incomes are common, yet the cost-of-living burdens are often lower than those typically found in major metro areas.
By Dan Burrows
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What's in Store for the Stock Market in 2026?
Sponsored by Zoe Financial
Wall Street expects the bull market to keep running in the year ahead.
By Dan Burrows
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Best Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Wall Street's top-rated blue-chip dividend stocks are well positioned to generate income and deliver outperformance.
By Dan Burrows
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth
dividend stocks How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy? Income investors know there's no substitute for regular dividend increases over the long haul.
By Dan Burrows
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
LyondellBasell, Conagra and Altria head the list of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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30 Stocks That Could Rally 30% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 30% price upside over the next year or so.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Microsoft Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Microsoft Microsoft has been an astounding buy-and-hold bet for truly long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows
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How to Spot a Bubble in Stocks
These signs and signals can help investors spot a bubble in stocks.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Slower hiring and a rising unemployment rate make the outlook for interest rates uncertain.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Lowe's Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Lowe's stock has delivered disappointing returns recently, but it's been a great holding for truly patient investors.
By Dan Burrows
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The Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks
The best Warren Buffett dividend stocks are expected to produce impressive returns for the Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio. Here are five with healthy yields.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into 3M Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
MMM stock has been a pit of despair for truly long-term shareholders.
By Dan Burrows
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These Were the Hottest S&P 500 Stocks of 2025
AI winners lead the list of the S&P 500's top 25 stocks of 2025, but some of the names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Can Stocks Picked by Artificial Intelligence Beat the Market? Three Stocks to Watch
stocks An AI stock-picking platform identifying high-potential equities has been sharp in the past. Here are three of its top stocks to watch in the next few months.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into UnitedHealth Group Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
UNH stock was a massive market beater for ages — until it wasn't.
By Dan Burrows
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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.
By Dan Burrows
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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.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Nvidia Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Anyone shocked by Nvidia stock's wild ride should know that volatility has always been the price of admission to this long-time market beater.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Netflix Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Netflix Netflix stock stumbled since hitting record levels, but this volatile name has still been a terrific buy-and-hold bet.
By Dan Burrows
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15 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
A softer labor market should be supportive of another rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Amazon Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Amazon stock is lagging the broader market badly this year, but it's still been a buy-and-hold investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows
