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Dow Rips 846 Points to New All-Time High: Stock Market Today
Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about inflation and employment.
By David Dittman Published
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Hurricane Season 2025: What Travelers Need to Know This Summer
A stormy season is brewing. NOAA is forecasting an active hurricane season. Here’s how to protect your trip and avoid costly disruptions.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated
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Rideshare Drivers Could Lose Thousands By Overlooking This
Being a rideshare driver can be a great way to meet people and make money. But overlooking this one thing could cost you thousands.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cuts in His Jackson Hole Speech
In his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said current conditions "may warrant" rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows 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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S&P 500 Extends Losing Streak Ahead of Powell Speech: Stock Market Today
Stocks continued to struggle ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Friday morning speech at Jackson Hole.
By Karee Venema Published
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest in These States
Car insurance rates are on the rise everywhere, but it's worse in some states than others. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to Know
Food Benefits Veterans up to 64 years old must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Social Security 2025: The Outdated Tax Rules Costing Retirees Money
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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TSA Is Making Security Screening Even Faster for CLEAR+ Members
New eGates promise to make identity verification a six second process for CLEAR+ members.
By Rachael Green Published
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Here's How Much Travel Cards Can Save You on a $10,000 Trip
Travel credit cards can help you save on your trips while offering elevated perks.
By Sean Jackson Published
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today
We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.
By David Dittman Published
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How Many IRS Commissioners Have We Gone Through This Year?
IRS Who were the former IRS commissioners, and why did they resign? Find out how IRS turnover can impact your taxes.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Best Money Market Accounts - August 2025
Savings A money market account allows you to earn a rate outpacing inflation, with quick access to your cash if you need it. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Is a CD a Smart Money Move Amid Potential Rate Cuts?
Knowing what's coming can help savers prepare and maximize returns.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Dow Retreats From a Record High: Stock Market Today
Quietly rising since April, Home Depot stock was conspicuously constructive Tuesday as high-profile tech names dragged equity indexes down.
By David Dittman Published
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My car is 10 years old. Should I drop down to minimum coverage on my car insurance?
Reducing your car insurance to minimum coverage could save you thousands on premiums. But when is it worth the risk?
By Rachael Green Published
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Are You Making the Most Of Your Amex Card's Fine Hotels + Resorts Perks?
Three examples of hotel stays in Sydney, Vegas and Lisbon show what you get through American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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5 Ways to Save on Your Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
From international plans to eSIMs and Wi-Fi tricks — practical tips to stay connected abroad without the sticker shock.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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These Cities Have the Most Dangerous Drivers — And It Could Cost You
A new list shows the cities where you're most likely to encounter collisions, making it a dangerous place to drive. That factor could also raise your insurance costs.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Stay NJ Could Give You $6,500: The Deadline You Can't Miss
Property Taxes New Jersey has a new property tax relief program for 2025. But the application deadline is fast approaching.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) to Buy Now
The best closed-end funds provide discounted exposure to their underlying stocks and bonds and a meaningful boost to your portfolio income.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Amazon Now Delivers Fresh Groceries in 1,000 Cities: What You Need to Know
Amazon's expanded grocery delivery service costs less than Amazon Fresh. Is it a better deal?
By Rachael Green Published
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Stocks Struggle Ahead of Busy Fed Week: Stock Market Today
The minutes from the July Fed meeting will be released Wednesday, while Chair Powell will deliver a key speech at Jackson Hole on Friday.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Trump IRS Commissioner Billy Long Out: What's Next for the Tax Agency?
IRS An unconventional commissioner came and went amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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More Shutdown Struggles Ahead for Divided Congress
The Kiplinger Letter Failure to pass a government funding bill by September 30 would trigger a shutdown of many federal services.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar: This Week's Reports and Results
This week's economic calendar features the release of the minutes from the July Fed meeting and the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
By Karee Venema Last updated