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Best Cash Cows to Buy
These cash cow stocks and their bulletproof balance sheets are built to weather Wall Street's and Main Street's prevailing storms.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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The Real Cost of Streaming Live Sports in 2025
Streaming your favorite team keeps getting more expensive. Here’s the true cost of sports — and how to save.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Hot August CPI Report Doesn't Shift the Rate-Cut Needle: What the Experts Say
The August CPI came in higher than forecast on a monthly basis, but Wall Street still expects a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema Published
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S&P 500 Hits New High After Oracle Earnings: Stock Market Today
Another down day for Apple held the Dow Jones Industrial Average back, though.
By Karee Venema Published
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Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500
LyondellBasell, UPS and Conagra Brands lead the list of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch
The most exciting upcoming IPOs include design platform Canva and digital asset manager Grayscale Investments.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Payouts Finally Begin in $725M Facebook Settlement
You may be owed money from Meta as part of a Facebook settlement stemming from the 2016 election. Here's what you should know.
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Are Trump Tariffs Legal? Three Things to Know About the Supreme Court Case
Tax Law The outcome of this legal battle about tariffs will hit your wallet in one way or another.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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New Bill Would End Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2026: What Retirees Should Know
Tax Law Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Press Pause on Spending: Reset Your Financial Mindset with a No-Spend Challenge
Use a month-long spending freeze to break habits, reclaim control over your money and lay the groundwork for smarter, lasting financial habits.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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My Savings Strategy To Generate Sizable Gains Amid Rate Cuts
The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Why a Landmark Real Estate Commission Settlement Hasn’t Lowered Costs for Homebuyers
The 2024 NAR settlement promised commission transparency and negotiation —but one year later, average fees remain unchanged. See why change has been slow and what it means for homebuyers and sellers.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Stocks Grind Up to New All-Time Highs: Stock Market Today
UnitedHealth stock led the Dow Jones Industrial Average amid increasing signs the labor market has not been well for months.
By David Dittman Published
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You'll Kick Yourself in the Fall if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now
The Fed meets next week and is likely to make its first rate cut of the year. Does a long-term CD provide enough of a return to weather this cut?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services
IRS Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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New ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Vacation and Second Homes: Is Your Home Next?
Property Taxes An upcoming tax on luxury vacation homes is garnering attention on social media. Could a similar property tax land in your state soon?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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529 Funds and a Roth IRA: How to Use One to Jumpstart the Other
Want to boost your retirement savings? You can roll over unused funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, tax-free, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Markets Prepare for August Inflation Data: Stock Market Today
Apple CEO Tim Cook is still important, but price action this week is as much about incoming inflation data ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
By David Dittman Published
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Cruise Lines Sue to Block Hawaii’s New Climate Tourism Tax
State Tax Your vacation to the Aloha State could come at a higher price tag next year. Here’s why.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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How AI Puts Company Data at Risk
The Kiplinger Letter Cybersecurity professionals are racing to ward off AI threats while also using AI tools to shore up defenses.
By John Miley Published
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Trump's Economic Intervention
The Kiplinger Letter What to Make of Washington's Increasingly Hands-On Approach to Big Business
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in 2025
We find the 10 cheapest countries to visit around the world. Forget inflation and set your sights on your next vacation.
By Quincy Williamson Last updated
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Stocks Slip as Job Growth Stalls: Stock Market Today
The August jobs report came in much weaker than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked higher.
By Karee Venema Published
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
By David Payne Last updated
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$425 Million Google Class Action Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Payout?
Google was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
By Rachael Green Published
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Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying
The August jobs report came in much lower than expected, lifting the odds that several rate cuts will come through by year's end.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Four Hidden Amazon Prime Video Features, and One That Can Save You Money
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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S&P 500 Hits New High on Jobs Friday Eve: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 hit a new all-time closing high and most of the stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up the day before a critical jobs report.
By David Dittman Published
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41 New Trader Joe’s Stores Are Opening in 2025 — Is Your City on the List?
From coast to coast, Trader Joe’s has 41 new stores planned for 2025 — here’s where they’re opening.
By Paige Cerulli Last updated