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Stocks Bounce But End With Big Weekly Losses: Stock Market Today
The stock market rout continued on Friday, but a late-day burst of buying power brought the main indexes off their session lows.
By Karee Venema Published
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Worried About an AI Bubble? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Kiplinger Letter With the introduction of OpenAI’s new AI social media app, Sora, the internet is about to be flooded with startling AI-generated videos.
By John Miley Last updated
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New GOP Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers Qualify
Tax Breaks Trump and the GOP are now offering a tax deduction for auto loan interest. How will it work?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Texas Property Tax Relief: How the New Law Cuts School Taxes by 'Almost 50%'
Property Tax Texas residents are getting major relief from property taxes. Here's a breakdown of the property tax cuts for 2025.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, UPS and Pfizer 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 Last updated
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Medigap vs Medicare Open Enrollment: What's the Difference?
Nearly 10,000 people in America turn 65 every day. Why is that significant? It signals Medicare eligibility and shines a light on Medicare supplement insurance, known as Medigap.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New
Capital Gains The IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds for 2026. You'll need this information to help minimize your tax burden.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Six Myths About Downsizing in Retirement
Retirees might dream of selling their home, downsizing to a smaller one, and investing the extra cash for income, but the profit they pocket is often less than what they wished.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Best Stocks to Buy Now
Our list of the best stocks to buy now reflects the lesson of the past few years: Be ready for anything.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package Passes: What's at Stake for Tesla Stock
More than 75% of Tesla shareholders voted to approve a massive pay package for CEO Elon Musk. Here's what it means for the Mag 7 stock.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Risk Is Off Again, Dow Falls 397 Points: Stock Market Today
Market participants are weighing still-solid earnings against both expectations and an increasingly opaque economic picture.
By David Dittman Published
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Best Money Market Accounts - November 2025
Savings A money market account helps you maximize returns and outpace inflation.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.15%. See our top picks.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Four Christmas Flight Booking Tips
Follow these Christmas flight booking tips from Phil Dengler, co-owner of the Vacationer.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The best 5-year CD rates earn you up to 4.15%, outpacing inflation and helping you meet long-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Are Banks Open on Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is just around the corner, which has folks many wondering if banks are open on Tuesday, November 11.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Is the Stock Market Open on Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is right around the corner, and several people are wondering if the stock market will be open on Tuesday, November 11. We answer that question here.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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The Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays and Cancellations
Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time?
By Rachael Green Published
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Stocks Rally as Investors Buy the Dip: Stock Market Today
Most sectors are "go" only a day after talk of bubbles, extended valuations and narrow breadth undermined any kind of exuberance.
By David Dittman Published
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5 Dividend Growth ETFs to Buy
Dividend growth ETFs can provide investors with a steadily growing stream of passive income and exposure to quality companies.
By Tony Dong, MSc Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Eight 401(k) Mistakes That Can Tank Your Retirement
401(k) mistakes like cashing out early and not taking advantage of an employer match can upend your retirement.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Supreme Court Takes on Trump Tariffs: Three Things to Know Now
Tax Law The outcome of this legal battle about tariffs will hit your wallet in one way or another.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Stocks Retreat as Bubble Worries Ramp Up: Stock Market Today
Valuation concerns took hold on Wall Street today, sending Palantir and its fellow tech stocks lower.
By Karee Venema Published
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When to Hire a Tax Pro: The Age Most Americans Switch to a CPA
Tax Tips Taxpayers may outsource their financial stress by a specific age. Find out when you should hire a tax preparer.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Five Easy Ways to Jumpstart Retirement Planning
Procrastinating when it comes to saving for retirement is all too common. But stalling for too long will hurt your long-term financial security. Here are five tips to break the cycle.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Amazon Surge Sends S&P 500, Nasdaq Higher to Start November: Stock Market Today
Amazon inked a $38 billion cloud deal with OpenAI, which sent the stock to the top of the Dow Jones on Monday.
By Karee Venema Published
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Trump Tariffs Update: SCOTUS, New Levies and What's Ahead
Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
