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'Donroe Doctrine' Pumps Dow 594 Points: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 rallied but failed to turn the "Santa Claus Rally" indicator positive for 2026.
By David Dittman
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January Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?
The date your January Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Stocks Struggle for Gains to Start 2026: Stock Market Today
It's not quite the end of the world as we know it, but Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
By David Dittman
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2026: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2026 To-Do List: 7 Best Financial Moves to Make for a Happy New Year
Checklist of 7 Easy Things You Can Do In 2026 To Improve and Secure Your Finances
By Donna LeValley
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Carla Ayers
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Stocks End Volatile Year on a Down Note: Stock Market Today
After nearing bear-market territory in the spring, the main market indexes closed out the year with impressive gains.
By Karee Venema
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The Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks
The 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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How Long it Takes to Renew Your Passport: Online or By Mail
What to know about the timing of renewing your passport, so you don't mis sout on a trip.
By Becca van Sambeck
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Stocks Extend Losing Streak After Fed Minutes: Stock Market Today
The Santa Claus Rally is officially at risk after the S&P 500's third straight loss.
By Karee Venema
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What Bilt Cardholders Need to Know as Wells Fargo Exits the Program
A major shake-up in the Bilt Rewards program could affect your credit card, rent rewards and points strategy heading into 2026.
By Choncé Maddox
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Are Banks Open on New Year's Eve?
If you're wondering are banks open on New Year's Eve, you're not alone. Many folks aren't sure if it counts as a federal holiday and if banks are open or not.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Open on New Year's?
Stock traders get to enjoy a late-week break to ring in the new year, while bond traders get some extra time to celebrate.
By Karee Venema
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Best Stocks to Buy Now
When compiling our list of the best stocks to buy now, we look for high-quality companies that are poised to benefit over the next 12 months.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Santa Claus Rally at Risk as Tech Stocks Slump: Stock Market Today
The Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average led today's declines as investors took profits on high-flying tech stocks.
By Karee Venema
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Special Report: The Future of American Politics
The Kiplinger Letter The Political Trends and Challenges that Will Define the Next Decade
By Matthew Housiaux
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Gold and Silver Shine as Stocks Chop: Stock Market Today
Stocks struggled in Friday's low-volume session, but the losses weren't enough to put the Santa Claus Rally at risk.
By Karee Venema
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4 Financially Savvy Things to Do with Unwanted Gifts
Don't send that unwanted gift to the landfill. Find a way to squeeze out some of its cash value instead.
By Rachael Green
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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Carla Ayers
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The Santa Claus Rally Officially Begins: Stock Market Today
The Santa Claus Rally is officially on as of Wednesday's closing bell, and initial returns are positive.
By David Dittman
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'Humbug!' Say Consumers, Despite Hot GDP: Stock Market Today
"The stock market is not the economy," they say, but both things are up. Yet one survey says people are still feeling down in the middle of this complex season.
By David Dittman
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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
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Top 22 Gifts for Grandkids from Walmart
From PlayStations to Labubus, you'll find the hottest gifts of 2025 for your grandkids at Walmart this year. And many still arrive in time for Christmas.
By Rachael Green
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Santa Rally: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators are beginning to like the looks of a potential year-end rally.
By David Dittman
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Holiday Tax Scams 2025: 'Tis the Season to be Wary
Tax Scams Navigating tax tricks of the holiday season may be daunting, but don't let that destroy your festive spirit
By Roxanne Bland
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Law Reversal Looming? Trump Eyes 2026 Gambling Winnings Tax Change
Tax Deductions It's no secret that the IRS is coming after your gambling winnings in 2026. But how long will that last?
By Kate Schubel
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Metro by T-Mobile Is Giving Away This Samsung Galaxy A16: Which Plans Are Eligible?
Metro by T-Mobile is offering free Samsung Galaxy A16 phones on eligible plans right now. Here’s how the deal works.
By Rachael Green
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When to Expect Your First Social Security Check of 2026
Social Security payments to retirees reflecting the 2.8% COLA will start arriving January 14.
By Donna LeValley
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Nasdaq Leads as Tech Stages Late-Week Comeback: Stock Market Today
Oracle stock boosted the tech sector on Friday after the company became co-owner of TikTok's U.S. operations.
By Karee Venema
