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Congress is Set for a Busy Winter
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the bills Congress will decide on this year. The government funding bill is paramount, but other issues vie for lawmakers’ attention.
By Sean Lengell
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
The holiday-shortened week is light on economic data but features a key inflation update ahead of this month's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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How the Stock Market Performed in the First Year of Trump's Second Term
Six months after President Donald Trump's inauguration, take a look at how the stock market has performed.
By David Dittman
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Looks to Stay Moderate for a While
Economic Forecasts Twelve-month inflation rates will decline in the next few months, but some of this decline will be illusory.
By David Payne
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next Move
The December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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How Worried Should Investors Be About a Jerome Powell Investigation?
The Justice Department served subpoenas on the Fed about a project to remodel the central bank's historic buildings.
By David Dittman
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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The December Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Next Fed Meeting
The December jobs report signaled a sluggish labor market, but it's not weak enough for the Fed to cut rates later this month.
By Karee Venema
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don't
People like Warren Buffett become people like Warren Buffett by following basic rules and being disciplined. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks
