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15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Is a New $25,000 Health Care Tax Deduction Coming in 2026?
Tax Policy A proposal from GOP Sen. Josh Hawley adds to the chatter about health care affordability.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Costco Sues Over Trump Tariffs: What Could That Mean for Prices in 2026?
Tariffs The retailer is making headlines not just for its famous hot dog and gold bars but for suing the Trump administration over tariffs.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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UNH Sparks a 408-Point Surge for the Dow: Stock Market Today
The best available data right now confirm both a slowing employment market and a December rate cut, a tension reflected at the equity index level.
By David Dittman
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth
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
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Stocks Bounce Back With Tech-Led Gains: Stock Market Today
Earnings and guidance from tech stocks and an old-school industrial lifted all three main U.S. equity indexes back into positive territory.
By David Dittman
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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The GOP Wants to Auto-Enroll Your Child in a Trump Account for Savings
Tax Law The federal government will soon auto-enroll some children in a tax-advantaged Trump Account for kids.
By Kate Schubel
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Could Trump Accounts be the Best College Savings Option?
We compare Trump Accounts to other college savings options.
By Sean Jackson
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December Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?
The date your December Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Dow Slides 427 Points to Open December: Stock Market Today
The final month of 2025 begins on a negative note after stocks ended November with a startling rally.
By David Dittman
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A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID
Don't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport.
By Rachael Green
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Costco Cyber Monday: Deals Worth Buying Before They Are Gone
Costco's Cyber Monday Deals are here. Shop and save on holiday gifts this season before these deals disappear.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Best Walmart Cyber Monday Deals 2025
Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are here. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Amazon's Cyber Monday Deals Are Here
Amazon's Cyber Monday deals present significant opportunities to save money and discover great finds.
By Carla Ayers
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Are New Trump $2,000 Stimulus Payments Coming in 2026? What to Know Now
Tax Policy A promise of $2,000 tariff dividend checks is raising questions and fueling confusion.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New 2026 Tax Change Could Mean More for Your IRA and 401(k) Savings
Retirement Savings Here's how the new IRS inflation adjustments will increase the contribution limits for your 401(k) and IRA in the new year.
By Kate Schubel
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11 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the US
If you live in one of these 11 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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Worst Places to Retire in the US
The 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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Best Places to Retire in the US
Whether it's warmer weather, quality health care or a low tax burden, these states offer retirees a sweet spot to live in after leaving work.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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NordVPN’s Huge 77% Black Friday Discount Is One of the Top VPN Deals We’ve Seen This Year
Save up to 77% on NordVPN with this Black Friday deal, a practical choice for improving online security and streaming access.
By Carla Ayers
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Shop Target's Best Cyber Monday Deals Before They Expire
Cyber Monday deals have arrived at Target, but some of the latest doorbusters are disappearing tomorrow. Here's a list of the best deals available right now.
By Carla Ayers
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Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits are $23,500 in 2025, but will increase to $24,500 in 2026. Plus, new super catch-up limits for people ages 60-63.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Stocks Extend Win Streak on Black Friday: Stock Market Today
The main indexes notched wins in Friday's shortened session, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average closing higher on the month.
By Karee Venema
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23 Best Buy Cyber Monday Deals That Are All 50% Off or Better
In a sea of mediocre discounts, these Best Buy Cyber Monday deals slash 50% off or more on the latest tech.
By Rachael Green
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The AI Boom Will Lift IT Spending Next Year
The Kiplinger Letter 2026 will be one of strongest years for the IT industry since the PC boom and early days of the Web in the mid-1990s.
By John Miley
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Government Research Cuts Hit Older Adults
The Trump administration has slashed funding for medical research, delaying some treatments and cures for health conditions affecting retirees.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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4 Black Friday Scams to Watch Out For
The deals are heating up, but so are the scams. Here's how to spot some of the most common Black Friday scams this holiday season.
By Rachael Green
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Turkey, Tariffs and Grocery Taxes? The Real Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner 2025
Food Taxes For some who celebrate, Thanksgiving can mean a full table, family and a sense of gratitude. But in this year, it also means a focus on the bottom line.
By Kelley R. Taylor
