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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Donating to SS Trust Funds, Trump's First 100 Days and Enrolling in Medicare Part B
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Trump's Immigration Policies and the Price of Home Healthcare: First 100 Days
President Trump's immigration policies may wallop your pocketbook if you rely on a home healthcare aide.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Extend a Quiet Winning Streak
The S&P 500 Index could actually close April with a monthly gain, which would be an extraordinary sign of market resilience.
By David Dittman Published
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Best 1-Year CD Rates
Savings If you're looking to save for a short-term goal and outpace inflation, a one-year CD can help you achieve both. See our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Amazon Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Some Products
How much will tariffs increase Amazon's prices?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Trump's First 100 Days: Retirement Savers Learn the Importance of Staying the Course
From wild stock market gyrations to emotional trading, here’s how President Trump's first 100 days have impacted retirement savers.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Trump's ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ With Trillions in Tax Cuts: July 4 Deadline
Tax Policy Is it possible to combine taxes, border security, and energy policy into a single piece of legislation to be passed by Indpendence Day?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Trump Tax Reform: Are Republicans Quietly Preparing to Raise Taxes?
Tax Reform As high-stakes tax reform talks resume on Capitol Hill, questions are swirling about what and President Trump and the GOP will do.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Get Mint Mobile Unlimited for $15 Monthly With This Deal
Mint Mobile offers their unlimited plan for $15 per month for one year. Is the deal worth it?
By Sean Jackson Published
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What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's the latest roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Have We Seen the Bottom for Stocks?
Solid first-quarter earnings suggest fundamentals remain solid, and recent price action is encouraging too.
By David Dittman Published
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States With 2025 IRS Tax Deadline Extensions
Tax Deadlines The IRS has extended tax deadlines in several states due to severe storms, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Great Power Affairs Mesmerize Markets
The U.S. and China are at least talking about talking about tariffs, and investors, traders and speculators are showing a little less fear.
By David Dittman Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar is full of key data points, including the April jobs report.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
If you're looking for a reliable way to save money and earn a little extra, a five-year CD can help you reach your savings goals. Here are our top picks.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best Apple Deals: iPhones, MacBooks, iPads & More
Shop 31 of the best Apple deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and more. Save on the iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 10, MacBooks, iPads and AirPods — while you still can.
By Kathryn Pomroy 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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Americans Worry More About Going Broke in Retirement Than Dying, Study Shows. Here's What to Do.
Inflation, taxes and Social Security are the three top concerns for retirees, according to the 2025 Allianz Annual Retirement Study
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress
‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on Good Volatility
Investors, traders and speculators continue to process the "known unknown" of global tariff-and-trade war negotiations.
By David Dittman Published
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Trader Joe’s Expansion 2025: Full List of New Store Locations
Trader Joe’s is opening 21 new stores in 2025 across 13 states and Washington, D.C. See if a location is coming to your city and what makes this beloved grocer stand out.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Despite Economic Uncertainty, Americans Remain Confident About Retirement, Survey Shows
Saving and spending is a concern but most workers and retirees think they are on track based on a new survey.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Should You Take a Loan From Your 401(k) Before Retiring?
You can take a loan from your 401(k) plan if necessary, but it runs the risk of jeopardizing your long-term retirement goals, so make sure to consider your options carefully.
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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What Is the April Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your April Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What the Capital One Discover Merger Means for Your Wallet
The Capital One Discover merger reshapes the credit card landscape and could impact your credit card rewards, interest rates and card perks.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Stock Market Today: Trump Retreats, Markets Rejoice
Stocks rally, yields soften, the dollar rises, and even beaten-down names enjoy the wages of potential trade peace.
By David Dittman Published
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In Trump’s Economy Should 401(k) Savers 'Set It and Forget It?'
It’s hard to bury your head in the sand when the markets are volatile. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published