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Honeywell Leads Dow Higher: Stock Market Today
Oil prices got a lift after the Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies.
By Karee Venema Published
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These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Pickleball is Causing Costly Eye Injuries. Are You Keeping Yourself Safe?
The nation’s fastest growing sport is sending more players to the ER and adding to health care costs. Here’s how to protect your eyes (and your wallet).
By Paige Cerulli Published
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10 Best Free (or Cheap) Online Classes for Seniors and Retirees
Boost your skills with these free or nearly-free online classes — perfect for knowledge seeking retirees
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Dow Beats 334-Point Retreat on Tech Bite: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators wonder whether this remains a Magnificent 7 market and how long this AI-driven bull run will last.
By David Dittman Published
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How Does the 10-Year Treasury Yield Affect Mortgage Rates?
Where the 10-year Treasury yield goes, so do mortgage rates. Learn why they're connected and how it impacts homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Wall Street's top-rated blue chip dividend stocks are well-positioned to generate income and deliver outperformance.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?
The Kiplinger Letter As the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.
By Sean Lengell 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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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We'll Be Back on December 1 for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: An Open Enrollment Period Quiz and The Medigap Trap!
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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3M, GM, Blue Chips Lead to the Upside: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 followed the Dow Jones Industrial Average into green territory, but the Nasdaq lagged the other indexes because of its tech exposure.
By David Dittman Published
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Dow Adds 516 Points on Broad Optimism: Stock Market Today
Easing trade war tensions and promise from early earnings reports has investors looking on the bright side to start the week.
By David Dittman Published
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2025 Virginia Tax Rebate Checks Are Arriving: What to Know
Tax Rebates Given a historic 2025 gubernatorial race, tax policy will remain a key issue for Virginians, while the current governor announces rebates.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs Now?
Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green Published
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Stocks Rise to End a Volatile Week: Stock Market Today
The market's fear index reached and retreated from a six-month intraday peak on Friday as stocks closed the week well.
By David Dittman Published
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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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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar and Analysis for This Week
This week's economic calendar features the release of a delayed inflation report, and we're in a "quiet period" ahead of the next Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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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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Dow Sinks 301 Points on Trade War Talk: Stock Market Today
The contentious relationship between the world's two biggest economies continues to drive global financial markets.
By David Dittman Published
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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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Top Places to Park $10K (or More) as Rates Start to Fall
With more rate cuts upcoming, here are some smart places to maximize your savings on $10,000.
By Sean Jackson Published
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The Economy on a Knife's Edge
The Letter GDP is growing, but employers have all but stopped hiring as they watch how the trade war plays out.
By David Payne Published
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How to Prevent an Emergency When Flying With Your Pet
More and more pet owners are including their pets in their travel plans. Here's how to do that safely and with as little stress as possible.
By Rachael Green Published
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Trade Uncertainty Sparks Whipsaw Session: Stock Market Today
Volatility is making a cameo here in mid-October, a generally positive month marked by its historic stock market events.
By David Dittman Published
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
