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Why Splurging in Retirement Is Totally Worth ItSplurging on yourself is fine as long as it fits your budget, boosts your happiness, and never threatens your financial security.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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New York STAR Tax Relief Checks Being Sent Now: Who Gets $350 to $1,500Tax Relief Check your eligibility for average property tax savings ranging from $350 to $1,500 this year.
By Kate Schubel
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New California Wealth Tax Heads to the 2026 Ballot: Who Would Pay, What's at Stake and What Happens NextState Tax A proposed tax on extreme wealth in California is moving closer to voters. Here's what it means for high earners and others in the Golden State.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Stocks Rally on Middle East Peace, Apple-Intel Deal: Stock Market TodayInvestors, traders and speculators set aside their worries about interest rates to celebrate peace in the Middle East and AAPL-INTC again.
By David Dittman
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Trump Account Spinoff Launches, but Only in 23 States: Is Yours on the List?Savings Here's why a new type of child savings account for foster youth isn't available in most states — for now.
By Kate Schubel
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The 'Burger Tax'? 13 States Where Your Summer Barbecue Costs More in 2026Food Taxes Rising beef prices are making summer grilling expensive. But in some states, your backyard burger and other groceries face a double financial hit.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Best ETFs to Buy for 2026 and BeyondThe best ETFs feature structural characteristics that make them good buy-and-hold options for a wide variety of investors over the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to WatchThe most exciting upcoming IPOs include AI powerhouse Anthropic and data intelligence platform Databricks.
By Tom Taulli
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekA holiday-shortened week is highlighted by the first FOMC policy statement and press conference for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
By Karee Venema
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Weekstocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema
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6 Myths About Downsizing in RetirementDreaming of selling your home, downsizing to a smaller one, and investing the extra cash for income when you retire? The profit you pocket may be less than what you expect. Here's why.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe June Fed meeting was Kevin Warsh's first as chair, with the central bank voting to keep interest rates unchanged as high energy prices boost inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Falls 507 Points as Fed Chair Warsh Speaks of Price Stability: Stock Market TodayStocks slide as interest rates remain the same and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh starts writing a shorter song for the biggest central bank in the world.
By David Dittman
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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed MeetingNow is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
By Rachael Green
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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2026Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 through June 26, but many of the best deals are already live. Here are the Prime Day discounts worth shopping now.
By Rachael Green
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The Best Defensive Stocks to Buy in an Uncertain MarketIf you're concerned about war, inflation, interest rates and economic growth, the best defensive stocks can help protect your portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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Could Your ZIP Code Cut Your Federal Taxes? New Bill Explains HowIncome Taxes The location-based tax cut would expand federal brackets for high-cost areas in New York, California, Florida and more. Here's who would qualify.
By Kate Schubel
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Best Places to Retire in the USWhether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Worst Places to Retire in the USThe worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Florida Voters to Decide on $250,000 Property Tax Exemption This FallYour Home The proposed exemption is designed to lower annual tax bills for primary residences, but critics warn cities could hike local service fees to offset revenue losses.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Analysts' Top S&P 500 Stocks to Buy NowGE Aerospace, Smurfit WestRock and Visa make Wall Street's list of top-rated stocks this month. Some of the other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Dow Notches New High as Tech Stocks Drop: Stock Market TodayJPMorgan and Visa helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average close at its highest level ever.
By Karee Venema
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The 13 Best Things Rich Retirees DoFrom prioritizing spending and investing to using debt wisely and developing a giving attitude, rich retirees build a roadmap for a meaningful journey.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Are Banks Open on Juneteenth?Juneteenth is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, June 19.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth?Investors will enjoy a long holiday weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed in observance of Juneteenth.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Hits New High on Iran Deal: Stock Market TodayStocks kicked off Fed week on a high note as market participants celebrated news of a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
By Karee Venema
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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SpaceX IPO: Updates and CommentaryThe SpaceX IPO has come and gone, resulting in the largest offering ever. Here, Kiplinger reported on all things related to SPCX stock.
By Karee Venema
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Stocks Pop on SpaceX IPO, Hormuz Peace Plan: Stock Market TodayMarkets eased into the weekend with modest gains, as the SpaceX IPO made Elon Musk a trillionaire and Middle East peace seemed near.
By David Dittman
