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How to Protect Your Home — and Wallet — From Climate Insurance HikesA top insurer warns the damage climate change causes is making it cost-prohibitive for insurers in some areas. Learn how to protect your home and lower costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Gain as Treasury Yields Fluctuate: Stock Market TodayYields on the 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest levels since 2002 Thursday on manufacturing price pressures, but retreated into the close.
By Karee Venema
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The Best Warren Buffett Dividend StocksThe best Warren Buffett dividend stocks are expected to produce impressive returns for the Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio. Here are five with healthy yields.
By Dan Burrows
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Trump $5,000 Checks and $500 ACA Rebates: What to KnowPolitics President Trump is talking a lot lately about sending checks to American taxpayers.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why More Older Adults Are Renting — Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55-plus crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
By Rachael Green
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S&P 500 Outperforms in Historically Weak Month: Stock Market TodayDespite sticky inflation and rate-hike concerns, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed resilience in September — and seasonality could keep wind at the market's back.
By Karee Venema
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The Best and Worst Airlines for Holiday Flight DelaysDon't want to risk missing your family for the holidays? Here are the airlines to choose (and the ones to avoid).
By Rachael Green
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Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your September Check Arriving?The date your September Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Stocks Grind Lower Under Interest Rate Pressure: Stock Market TodayIt's been a tough month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, but the seasonal trend for stocks looks good from a historical perspective.
By David Dittman
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Stocks Fall on Fog of War and Fear of AI: Stock Market TodayAs the war in the Middle East between the U.S. and Iran continues to drag on stocks and sentiment, a rogue OpenAI model attacks the United Nations.
By David Dittman
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IRS Is Taking a Closer Look at Trusts: What It Means for Estate PlanningTax Law A high-profile tax case is shining a light on how the IRS might view certain estate-planning strategies.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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7 Frugal Travel Habits That Aren't Worth ItYou want the best value for your money when you travel. But these seven habits likely hurt more than they help.
By Rachael Green
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Dow Rises 478 Points Under Rate Pressure: Stock Market TodayInvestors, traders and speculators see new signs of peace in the Middle East, but consumers are still feeling squeezed by the effects of war.
By David Dittman
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Stocks Struggle Against Inflation and Rate Risks: Stock Market TodayIncoming economic data indicate the economy is expanding, but that doesn't necessarily mean easy, or even good, times for all.
By David Dittman
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Married and Retiring? Here's How to Claim Thousands More in Social Security BenefitsBoth spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields, Rate-Hike Odds Rise: Stock Market Today
S&P Global's preliminary PMI readings for September showed price pressures remain a major concern.
By Karee Venema
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Nasdaq Notches Another New High: Stock Market TodaySandisk jumped on a new Buy rating, while Lennar shares popped on Berkshire's latest buy.
By Karee Venema
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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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Nasdaq Jumps 599 Points to Hit a New High: Stock Market TodayIntel, AMD and Arm stocks surged Monday on optimism over Meta's new Muse AI agent.
By Karee Venema
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What Eliminating the Social Security Tax Cap Would Mean for High EarnersTax Policy Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Making the Most of Discover’s Q4 CategoriesDiscover recently announced its 5% cash back categories for the fourth quarter, including a new category. Learn how much you can save.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Rally for Mixed Close to Volatile Week: Stock Market TodayBuyers stepped in late, but it was only enough to lift two of three main equity indexes into positive territory on Friday.
By David Dittman
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growthdividend stocks How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy? Income investors know there's no substitute for regular dividend increases over the long haul.
By Dan Burrows
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to WatchThe most exciting upcoming IPOs include AI powerhouse Anthropic and data center infrastructure provider SB Energy.
By Tom Taulli
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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits in Six StepsTo plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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7 New Tax Brackets Proposed for High Earners: Who Would Pay More?Tax Policy Is it time to add more federal income tax brackets? A new analysis says yes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The US Confronts China’s Industrial-Scale AI TheftThe Kiplinger Letter There’s mounting evidence that China’s AI companies are stealing secrets from America’s AI leaders. Can anything be done?
By John Miley
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Frustrated With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? You’re Not AloneMedicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.
By Donna LeValley
