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Worst Places to Retire in the USThe worst places to retire tend to lag in quality of life, health care and affordability, according to WalletHub's 2025 survey. Is your state the worst?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Nasdaq Jumps 599 Points to Hit a New High: Stock Market TodayIntel, AMD and Arm stocks surged Monday on optimism over Meta's new Muse AI agent.
By Karee Venema
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What Eliminating the Social Security Tax Cap Would Mean for High EarnersTax Policy Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Making the Most of Discover’s Q4 CategoriesDiscover recently announced its 5% cash back categories for the fourth quarter, including a new category. Learn how much you can save.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Rally for Mixed Close to Volatile Week: Stock Market TodayBuyers stepped in late, but it was only enough to lift two of three main equity indexes into positive territory on Friday.
By David Dittman
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growthdividend 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
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to WatchThe most exciting upcoming IPOs include AI powerhouse Anthropic and data center infrastructure provider SB Energy.
By Tom Taulli
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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits in Six StepsTo plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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7 New Tax Brackets Proposed for High Earners: Who Would Pay More?Tax Policy Is it time to add more federal income tax brackets? A new analysis says yes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The US Confronts China’s Industrial-Scale AI TheftThe Kiplinger Letter There’s mounting evidence that China’s AI companies are stealing secrets from America’s AI leaders. Can anything be done?
By John Miley
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Frustrated With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? You’re Not AloneMedicare Advantage plans scored lower in overall satisfaction among members in 2025. Eroding trust and policy confusion drove the drop in customer satisfaction.
By Donna LeValley
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Stocks Soar as Fed Uncertainty Fades: Stock Market TodayThe main indexes finished higher Thursday thanks to easing bond yields and surging tech stocks.
By Karee Venema
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Why Are Grocery Prices Still So High? What’s Driving Your Food BillThe Fed just raised interest rates for the first time in years. Here’s what that could mean for already-high grocery prices and your food budget.
By Rachael Green
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What the SEC's Shift on Shareholder Proposals Means for InvestorsThe SEC's move to rescind Rule 14a-8 creates new hurdles for shareholders seeking to influence company policies. Here's what you need to know.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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September 2026 Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe September 2026 Fed meeting was the biggest economic event this week, with all eyes centered on what Chair Warsh & Co. decided to do with interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Falls 631 Points After Fed Hikes Rates: Stock Market TodayStocks were mixed but steady until Fed Chair Kevin Warsh started talking about today's rate hike and what comes next.
By David Dittman
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10 States With the Cheapest Car InsuranceCar insurance rates are sky-high, but not everywhere. Drivers in these 10 states pay as little as $600 per year.
By Rachael Green
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5 Financial Traps You Don't Realize You're inThese common financial traps will drain your budget and erode your wealth-building capabilities.
By Rachael Green
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Dow Loses 328 Points While Waiting for the Fed: Stock Market TodayOil prices and bond yields continue to rise, and stocks continue to struggle, as the Fed gets together to talk about inflation and interest rates.
By David Dittman
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Farmers Brace For Higher CostsThe Kiplinger Letter The war in Iran hikes prices for key agricultural inputs.
By Matthew Housiaux
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NJ ANCHOR Payments Out Now: What to Know in 2026Tax Relief The New Jersey ANCHOR benefit is hitting mailboxes this month. Here's how to track your status.
By Kate Schubel
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What a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retireee TaxesTax Law Lawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Stocks Slip on AI Safety Worries, Rising Oil Prices: Stock Market TodayStocks started the week on a negative note as several AI-related tech stocks sold off. Higher energy costs and Treasury yields didn't help.
By Karee Venema
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Apple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong SalesThe Kiplinger Letter The iPhone Duo is the biggest hardware upgrade for Apple since the original iPhone. It’s destined to be a global hit and spur excitement around foldables.
By John Miley
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Dow Soars 509 Points as Oil Prices Retreat: Stock Market Today
Wall Street snapped a four-day losing streak as falling oil prices and strong gains for several tech stocks offset inflation fears and rising rate-hike odds.
By Karee Venema
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The Best ETFs to Buy and Hold for the Long TermThe 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
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August CPI Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to KnowThe August CPI report is the last inflation update the Fed will see before next week's policy meeting. Here's what economists are saying about the data.
By Karee Venema
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Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?
By Rachael Green
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Stocks Drop as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market TodayOil prices extended their run higher Thursday, lifting Treasury yields ahead of Friday's critical inflation update and next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
