News

President Trump extended a U.S.-Iran ceasefire even as Tehran shows no desire to discuss a peace plan.

By Karee Venema

More Americans commit insurance fraud than you might think, and many don't even know they're doing it.

By Ben Demers

See current mortgage rates and what is driving changes now.

By Carla Ayers

Boost your skills with these free (or nearly-free) online classes — perfect for knowledge-seeking retirees

By Kathryn Pomroy

Amazon is dropping support for older Kindles in May. Will you be forced to upgrade?

By Rachael Green

dividend 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

Stocks gave up early gains Tuesday on concerns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline could expire without a peace deal in place.

By Karee Venema

Tax Law Ohio residents are watching a major tax debate unfold that could reshape how local communities are funded across the state.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Autodesk, Visa and DexCom make Wall Street's list of top-rated stocks this month. Some of the other names might surprise you.

By Dan Burrows

It's going to take more than exchanges of social media posts to establish a lasting peace in a historically volatile part of the world.

By David Dittman

The Kiplinger Letter Space companies are buzzing with excitement over a series of tailwinds set to lift juggernaut SpaceX, start-ups and once-struggling legacy players.

By John Miley

Investors, traders and speculators are celebrating a Middle East peace worked out through the diplomatic channels of social media.

By David Dittman

The 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

The good news is you can earn over 4% on many CDs. However, there are 3 types of CDs I wouldn’t currently recommend.

By Sean Jackson

Crude oil was up again, and stocks were, too, as developments in the Middle East continue to command attention, but not broad price action.

By David Dittman

Medicare might not provide things entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Real Estate Taxes April's rate volatility is just the tip of the iceberg. See how your freshly filed tax return and shifting property taxes could dictate home affordability this spring.

By Kate Schubel

Tax Policy As of Tax Day 2026, most Americans say they’re paying too much in taxes, as concerns grow that wealthy individuals and corporations aren’t paying their fair share.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Markets can see beyond the war in the Middle East and are no longer moving based on still-volatile crude oil prices.

By David Dittman

Car insurance rates vary by make and model. Find out if your car is raising or lowering your premium.

By Rachael Green

The Kiplinger Letter Pent-up demand plus boost in defense business bode well for the aerospace sector, despite the challenges.

By Matthew Housiaux

The Kiplinger Letter Though Sora’s demise proves it’s not easy starting a new consumer AI app, many AI tools are seeing rapid adoption.

By John Miley

Americans are saving with new urgency. Here's how to channel that momentum into lasting change.

By Choncé Maddox

Encouraging inflation data and strong gains for mega-cap stocks sustained the market's rebound on Tuesday.

By Karee Venema

Conagra, Campbell's and Healthpeak Properties head the list of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.

By Dan Burrows

The tech-heavy index closed higher for a ninth straight day on Monday, while the S&P 500 and Dow also finished in positive territory.

By Karee Venema

If you use Samsung Messages, you may need to switch soon. Here’s what to know before the app stops working.

By Carla Ayers