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You'll Kick Yourself in the Fall if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now
The Fed will cut rates for a second time when it meets this week. Does a long-term CD provide enough of a return to weather this cut?
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Hiring Continuing at Reduced Levels
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
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Dow Adds 472 Points After September CPI: Stock Market Today
IBM and Advanced Micro Devices created tailwinds for the main indexes after scoring a major quantum-computing win.
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office for a second term, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's the latest roundup.
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The 1% Deductible Rule to Avoid Overpaying for Home Insurance
You could be overpaying for home insurance if your deductible is too low. But going too high can be just as risky. That's where the 1% deductible rule comes in.
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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
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These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
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Will AI Videos Disrupt Social Media?
The Kiplinger Letter With the introduction of OpenAI’s new AI social media app, Sora, the internet is about to be flooded with startling AI-generated videos.
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10 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2025
Homeowners in these 10 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
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The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.
The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed.
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Starbucks Just Announced Red Cup Day and It's Sooner Than You Think
The coffee chain's annual holiday cup giveaway returns — with a twist — as the holiday beverage lineup launches early and staff investments ramp up.
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Honeywell Leads Dow Higher: Stock Market Today
Oil prices got a lift after the Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies.
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Pickleball is Causing Costly Eye Injuries. Are You Keeping Yourself Safe?
The nation’s fastest growing sport is sending more players to the ER and adding to health care costs. Here’s how to protect your eyes (and your wallet).
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10 Best Free (or Cheap) Online Classes for Seniors and Retirees
Boost your skills with these free or nearly-free online classes — perfect for knowledge seeking retirees
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Dow Beats 334-Point Retreat on Tech Bite: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators wonder whether this remains a Magnificent 7 market and how long this AI-driven bull run will last.
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Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Wall Street's top-rated blue chip dividend stocks are well-positioned to generate income and deliver outperformance.
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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.
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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?
The Kiplinger Letter As the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: We'll Be Back on December 1 for the Final Week of Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates Medicare Open Enrollment 2026 Live Updates: An Open Enrollment Period Quiz and The Medigap Trap!
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3M, GM, Blue Chips Lead to the Upside: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 followed the Dow Jones Industrial Average into green territory, but the Nasdaq lagged the other indexes because of its tech exposure.
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
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Dow Adds 516 Points on Broad Optimism: Stock Market Today
Easing trade war tensions and promise from early earnings reports has investors looking on the bright side to start the week.
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2025 Virginia Tax Rebate Checks Are Arriving: What to Know
Tax Rebates Given a historic 2025 gubernatorial race, tax policy will remain a key issue for Virginians, while the current governor announces rebates.
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
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You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs Now?
Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
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Stocks Rise to End a Volatile Week: Stock Market Today
The market's fear index reached and retreated from a six-month intraday peak on Friday as stocks closed the week well.
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
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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.
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Dow Sinks 301 Points on Trade War Talk: Stock Market Today
The contentious relationship between the world's two biggest economies continues to drive global financial markets.
