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The U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026.
By David Payne
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Nasdaq Drops 172 Points on MSFT AI Spend: Stock Market Today
Microsoft, Meta Platforms and a mid-cap energy stock have a lot to say about the state of the AI revolution today.
By David Dittman
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The Best Growth ETFs to Buy
The best growth ETFs have historically beaten the market. Prudent investors will be mindful of elevated valuations and sector concentration risk.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
The Fed didn't cut rates at its January meeting, giving savers more time to secure rates as high as 4.35% APY.
By Sean Jackson
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.
By David Dittman
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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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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting
With the rate pause at the January Fed meeting, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
By Rachael Green
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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed Meeting
Now is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
By Rachael Green
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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Stocks?
A federal government shutdown doesn't spell doom for stocks.
By Dan Burrows
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S&P 500 Hits New High Before Big Tech Earnings, Fed: Stock Market Today
The tech-heavy Nasdaq also shone in Tuesday's session, while UnitedHealth dragged on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average.
By Karee Venema
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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026
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
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14 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2026
Homeowners in these 14 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works
Income Taxes Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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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
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Make This Savings Move Now or Regret It in the Spring
These are the moves to make now while rates remain higher.
By Sean Jackson
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch
The most exciting upcoming IPOs include data intelligence platform Databricks and Elon Musk's SpaceX.
By Tom Taulli
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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know
Taxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.
By Roxanne Bland
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The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance Deductible
The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.
By Rachael Green
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Dow Rises 313 Points to Begin a Big Week: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 is within 50 points of crossing 7,000 for the first time, and Papa Dow is lurking just below its own new all-time high.
By David Dittman
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Where Do I Park $50,000 Before the Fed Cuts Rates?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
By Sean Jackson
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A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID in February
Don't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport in February.
By Rachael Green
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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Humanoid Robots Are About to be Put to the Test
The Kiplinger Letter Robot makers are in a full-on sprint to take over factories, warehouses and homes, but lofty visions of rapid adoption are outpacing the technology’s reality.
By John Miley
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Nasdaq Leads Ahead of Big Tech Earnings: Stock Market Today
President Donald Trump is making markets move based on personal and political as well as financial and economic priorities.
By David Dittman
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$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare
Travel emergencies can get expensive fast. Here's how to protect your wallet from the worst-case scenario.
By Rachael Green
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS in 2026?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor
