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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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Slower hiring and a rising unemployment rate make the outlook for interest rates uncertain.
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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 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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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
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Apple Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Apple stock is back at record highs, but then it's been a buy-and-hold beast for the ages.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Procter & Gamble Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Procter & Gamble stock is a dependable dividend grower, but a disappointing long-term holding.
By Dan Burrows
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Here's What You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 Into Coca-Cola Stock 20 Years Ago
Even with its reliable dividend growth and generous stock buybacks, Coca-Cola has underperformed the broad market in the long term.
By Dan Burrows
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Here's What You'd Have If You Invested $1,000 Into Qualcomm Stock 20 Years Ago
Qualcomm stock has been a big disappointment for truly long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows
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3 Buy-Rated Bargain Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season
Feature Investors can find bargain stocks in this raging bull market if they know where to look.
By Dan Burrows
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What Is Preferred Stock?
investing Thinking of adding preferred stock to your portfolio? Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons to buying preferred shares.
By Dan Burrows
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Why Is Warren Buffett Selling So Much Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway is dumping equities, hoarding cash and making market participants nervous.
By Dan Burrows
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Dividend Increases: 3 Stocks With Rising Payouts
While dividend growth has been slowing, certain stocks have raised their dividend payouts. These are some selections.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Berkshire Hathaway Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Berkshire Hathaway is a long-time market beater, but the easy money in BRK.B has already been made.
By Dan Burrows
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Home Depot Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Home Depot stock has been a buy-and-hold banger for truly long-term investors.
By Dan Burrows
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Is Investing In Gold Worth It? How Gold Prices Have Changed
gold Gold can do well in times of trouble but its long-term record isn't so lustrous.
By Dan Burrows
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Targa Resources, Take-Two Interactive, Boston Scientific: Why Experts Rate These Stocks at Strong Buy
Wall Street is highly bullish on these three high-quality stocks.
By Dan Burrows
