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The September CPI report is a key inflation update the Fed will see before its next policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.

By Karee Venema

Tax Savings Claiming the standard deduction and donating this year? Here's what that means for your next tax return.

By Kate Schubel

The Kiplinger Letter The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a five-year exemption for tokenized equities, bridging traditional stock markets with blockchain.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

The S&P 500 quietly celebrated the start of the bull market's fourth year, but volatility could pick up as earnings season starts and inflation data rolls in.

By Karee Venema

The stock market closed higher on Friday even as Treasury yields and oil prices rose and consumer sentiment declined.

By Karee Venema

This week's economic calendar includes the key inflation updates and a handful of Federal Reserve speakers.

By Karee Venema

When you have private insurance through your employer, signing up for Medicare may still make sense. But beware some serious pitfalls.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Medicare might not provide everything "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Two of the three main indexes finished lower again Thursday as rising oil prices and sinking tech stocks weighed on sentiment.

By Karee Venema

Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 12.

By Karee Venema

Some, but not all, investors will enjoy a three-day weekend thanks to the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays.

By Karee Venema

Walmart Deals runs October 5 through 11, giving shoppers five extra days of discounts compared to Amazon Prime Day.

By Sean Jackson

Bond yields notched their highest levels since 2002 Wednesday, while Webull, Caterpillar and Deere were hit with regulatory headwinds.

By Karee Venema

Savings The best one-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.

By Sean Jackson

Tax Deadlines Everything you need to know about the IRS Oct. 15 federal tax extension deadline and other key October tax deadlines.

By Kate Schubel

See today's 30-year mortgage rates, compare lenders and learn the steps that can help you lock in a better home loan.

By Carla Ayers

A pullback for Treasury yields while crude oil prices continued to soften sent stocks higher again, as markets focus on AI-supported fundamentals.

By David Dittman

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days isn't the only big sale this week. See how Amazon's best tech deals compare to its rivals.

By Rachael Green

With Walmart Deals and Amazon Prime Big Deal Days comparable in sales, one factor separates them.

By Sean Jackson

Prime Big Deal Days is underway, with millions of discounts across tech, home, travel and more. Here are the deals worth your money.

By Rachael Green

Tax Law Voters in several states will decide on key income tax measures during the 2026 midterm elections this November.

By Kelley R. Taylor

It's a relatively quiet week for earnings and economic data, as markets focus on major themes such as AI and interest rates.

By David Dittman

Tax Breaks The Trump 2025 tax overhaul includes a temporary tax deduction for auto loan interest. How does it work?

By Kelley R. Taylor

For now, it looks like there will be no rate hike in October, though the Fed's decision remains subject to the flow of incoming economic data.

By David Dittman

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

The September jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the data show.

By David Dittman