
Dan Burrows
Dan Burrows is Kiplinger's senior investing writer, having joined the august publication full time in 2016.
A long-time financial journalist, Dan is a veteran of SmartMoney, MarketWatch, CBS MoneyWatch, InvestorPlace and DailyFinance. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Consumer Reports, Senior Executive and Boston magazine, and his stories have appeared in the New York Daily News, the San Jose Mercury News and Investor's Business Daily, among other publications. As a senior writer at AOL's DailyFinance, Dan reported market news from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and hosted a weekly video segment on equities.
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 equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities, funds, macroeconomics, demographics, real estate, cost of living indexes and more.
Dan holds a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and a master's degree from Columbia University.
Disclosure: Dan does not trade stocks or other securities. Rather, he dollar-cost averages into cheap funds and index funds and holds them forever in tax-advantaged accounts.
Latest articles by Dan Burrows
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Jobs Growth Slowed Sharply in October: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A soft jobs report keeps the Fed on track to leave interest rates unchanged next month.
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What is a Recession? 10 Facts You Need to Know
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
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Investing in Gold: 10 Facts You Need to Know
gold Gold tends to do well in times of trouble, but its long-term record isn't so shiny.
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The next Fed meeting is forecast to bring another pause in interest rate hikes.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Fed Stands Pat on Interest Rates: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Fed elected to go with a "hawkish pause" on interest rates for a second straight meeting.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Disney Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Disney Disney stock, a long-time market laggard, has shed more than $220 billion in value since its all-time high.
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10 Things You Should Know About Bonds
Investing for Income Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
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7 Stocks to Give Your Grandchildren
A pick of stocks to give your grandchildren as long-term gifts.
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September CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A stronger-than-expected reading on headline inflation supports the Fed's higher for longer stance on interest rates, experts say.
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Don't Buy the Birkenstock IPO, Expert Urges
There is no reason for Birkenstock to go public, says David Trainer, CEO of New Constructs.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Advance as Rate-Hike Fears Subside
The major benchmarks posted broad-based gains amid speculation the central bank will hold rates steady at the next Fed Meeting.
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September Jobs Report Shows Pace of Hiring Surged: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A "blockbuster" jobs report keeps the Fed's higher for longer interest policy on track.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver as Government Shutdown Looms
Rising yields, higher oil prices and Washington's march toward its first shutdown since 2019 sapped risk appetite.
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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Fed hit the pause button again but still sees rates staying higher for longer.
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Arm IPO: Should You Buy ARM Stock?
Shares of Softbank-owned Arm started trading on Thursday, September 14, but some are warning of "limited upside" to this red-hot IPO.
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Stock Market Today: Markets Close Mixed on Inflation Data
August's inflation reading keeps the Fed on course to leave interest rates unchanged at its next meeting.
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August CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Headline inflation jumped last month but the Fed remains on course to leave interest rates unchanged.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Can Stocks Picked by Artificial Intelligence Beat the Market? 3 Stocks to Watch
stocks An artificial intelligence stock-picking platform identifying high-potential equities has been sharp in the past. Here are three of its top stocks to watch over the next few months.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Lower on Downbeat Economic Data
One mega-cap tech stock stood out in an otherwise choppy session.
By Dan Burrows Published
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August Jobs Report Shows Pace of Hiring Continues to Ease: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A third straight month of slower jobs growth and an uptick in the unemployment rate keeps the Fed on track to leave interest rates unchanged.
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U.S. Dividend Growth Decelerated Once Again in Q2
American companies continued to slow their rates of dividend growth after a period of remarkable resilience during the pandemic.
By Dan Burrows Published
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AT&T, Verizon Dividends Look Safe, Analyst Says
AT&T's and Verizon's dividends appear sustainable even as worries about lead contamination costs weigh on shares.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Stock Market Today: A Mega-Cap Tech Stock Added $72 Billion in Value on Monday
The major benchmarks closed higher as a trillion-dollar tech stock soared on bullish analysis.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Mixed on Wholesale Inflation Surprise
A hot reading on producer prices led to widespread selling, but a handful of blue chip stocks carved out gains.
By Dan Burrows Published