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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Sales Keep Rising
Economic Forecasts The small August sales increase looks pretty good following July’s 1.1% rise.
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? While the stock market does have regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2024: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street Holidays
Markets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2024.
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Don’t Let Sequence of Returns Risk Cook Your Goose
Adjusting your portfolio to minimize the sequence of returns risk could help your money last well into retirement and beyond.
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Amazon’s Big Deal Days Event Is Coming! We’ve Got All the Details
Amazon Prime To kick off the holiday season with a bang, Amazon Big Deal Days runs Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9. Here’s what to expect.
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Three CDs to Check Out Before a Fed Rate Cut
Before the Fed cuts rates later this year, consider locking in rates on the following four CDs.
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Why Treasury Bills Are a Good Bet
Treasury bills, or T-bills, are short-term debt obligations backed by the U.S. Treasury Department, and even with rising rates for savings accounts, they're a good idea.
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy include UnitedHealth and Merck, while some other names that might surprise you.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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IRS Skirts TikTok Ban to Sniff Out Tax Scammers
Tax Scams Social media scams caused thousands to file inaccurate returns. What does that have to do with TikTok?
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Choosing a Corporate Trustee: The Pros and Cons
The impartiality and dependability of a corporate trustee are key benefits, but some of the disadvantages could be deal-breakers.
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The FDIC Is From the Government and Really Is Here to Help
The FDIC has spent more than nine decades in action, so let's take a look at what it does and why it's so important for consumers.
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Four Signs It's Time to Sell a Stock
There's plenty of advice out there on when to buy a particular stock, but developing a strategy for holding or selling an investment is equally important.
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: CPI Report Enough to Start Rate Cuts
Economic Forecasts The Federal Reserve should see the August inflation report as a green light to start cutting interest rates in September.
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What Is a P/E Ratio and How Do I Use It in Investing?
The price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E ratio, is one way investors can determine if they're getting a good deal on a stock. Here's how it works.
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How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
umbrella insurance Having too much liability insurance is better than having too little. Use our calculator to determine how much umbrella insurance is right for you.
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20 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco
Making Your Money Last Stretch your budget in retirement by shopping wisely for Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature store-branded products.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher-than-average APY on deposits.
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9 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy Now
mutual funds No matter your investing style, the best Fidelity mutual funds offer solid active management at relatively low costs.
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What the Fed's Rate Cut Will Mean for the Market
The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates at the conclusion of its September policy meeting, which could impact the stock market. Here's how.
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Take advantage of high savings rates before the anticipated Fed rate cut next week erodes APYs and lowers returns.
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is forecast to at long last cut interest rates at the next Fed meeting. But by how much?
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
If you don’t already have a high-yield savings account (HYSA), it’s worth considering before September's Fed meeting.
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HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums Paid
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an HSA to reimburse yourself.
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What’s the Best Medigap Plan?
Medicare The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses not covered by original Medicare.
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Could the Election Impact Interest Rates?
The election can indirectly impact interest rates, but the Federal Reserve remains in the driver's seat when it comes to borrowing costs.
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
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11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
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Is an Annuity Worth It? Tax Pros and Cons
Retirement Knowing how an annuity might impact your tax situation can be confusing. Here are some advantages and downsides to consider.
