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The date your August Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Android backups will soon count toward your Google storage limit. Here's what the change means and how to avoid paying for extra space if you don't need it.

By Paige Cerulli

When you think about the best semiconductor stocks, you probably start with Nvidia. Let's look at the leader of the AI revolution and its chipmaking peers.

By Tom Taulli

Blue chips outperformed Tuesday on solid results from Coca-Cola and Boeing, while slumping chip stocks held the Nasdaq back.

By Karee Venema

Make the most of the American Express FHR program with early check-ins, late check-outs, room upgrades and more.

By Sean Jackson

Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.

By Sean Jackson

Tax Holiday Back-to-school shopping in Texas kicked off with the annual sales tax holiday. Here's what was included.

By Kate Schubel

Sales Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday is on the way. Here’s what you can buy tax-free.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Tax Holiday The Maryland tax-free week can help you save money on back-to-school shopping.

By Katelyn Washington

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East? Will the Magnificent 7 ever make money from AI? Investors, traders and speculators want to know right now.

By David Dittman

Capital Gains As Section 351 exchanges gain popularity, the Treasury Department is considering whether certain transactions could lead to abusive tax outcomes.

By Kelley R. Taylor

The Kiplinger Letter As business spending on artificial intelligence soars, cheaper options are hitting the market. The much-welcomed trend has a catch, though.

By John Miley

Tariffs As the administration pivots to alternative statutes for new tariffs, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Tax Holiday The annual Ohio tax-free weekend can help you save on back-to-school shopping. Here’s how to save the most money.

By Katelyn Washington

Tax Holiday Here's everything you need to know about the annual Massachusetts tax-free weekend.

By Katelyn Washington

Sales Tax Three days, no sales tax. Here’s what qualifies for Virginia’s tax-free weekend.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Tax Holiday The Tennessee back-to-school sales tax holiday helped you save on computers, tablets, clothing, and more.

By Kate Schubel

Unlock new skills and keep learning for free (or nearly free). These online classes are perfect for curious, knowledge-loving retirees!

By Kathryn Pomroy

Costco's $14 million settlement could mean a payout for eligible Washington customers. Here's who qualifies, how to file a claim and the deadline.

By Rachael Green

Volatility continued Friday as a new round of tariffs amplified inflation fears and Intel's earnings couldn't overcome a risk-off stance toward chip stocks.

By Karee Venema

The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.

By Rachael Green

Rising bond yields and worries over increased spending from mega caps Alphabet and Tesla put pressure on the broader stock market on Thursday.

By Karee Venema

The best ETFs feature structural characteristics that make them good buy-and-hold options for a wide variety of investors for the long term.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

These habits got you where you are today. Now, it's time to leave them behind.

By Rachael Green

The stock market still seems to be pretty resilient in the short term, but the bond market is starting to show some signs of long-term stress.

By David Dittman

Tax Bills It's no secret that many people feel squeezed by taxes. A new analysis shows just how much various levies add up and which state has the highest tax burden over time.

By Kelley R. Taylor

A new law requires registration, licensing and, for some riders, liability insurance. Here's what riders need to know.

By Rachael Green