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United joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.

By Rachael Green

Stocks opened lower Thursday on stale inflation data, but finished with notable gains as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire held for a second day.

By Karee Venema

Taxable Income When deciding where to place your 2026 World Cup bet, new data suggests you might want to avoid team favorites, especially since gambling winnings will be taxed higher this year.

By Kate Schubel

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, which sent stocks soaring and oil prices plummeting.

By Karee Venema

Tariffs As the administration pivots to a new global surcharge under Section 122, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds. Here's what's happening.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Tax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.

By Kelley R. Taylor

The "Trump always chickens out" trade faces its severest test, with the fate of an ancient culture and crude oil prices at stake.

By David Dittman

Thrift Savings Plans are retirement plans for federal employees and uniformed service members. Here's a look at how they work and what the contribution limits are.

By Kathryn Pomroy

If you plan to watch The Masters and are looking for ways to save, we'll show you several options.

By Sean Jackson

Investors, traders and speculators, as well as policymakers and regular folks, around the world are counting down to a key Tuesday night deadline.

By David Dittman

Cost of Living New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances.

By Kelley R. Taylor

"A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said.

By Alexandra Svokos

The dream of retiring comfortably remains a tough goal to hit. Do you have enough socked away?

By Kathryn Pomroy

Learn how to stream the March Madness Final Four live, including channels, apps and the best ways to watch without cable.

By Sean Jackson

Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.

By David Dittman

Retirement can be expensive, especially when you do it alone. But there are ways to maximize your retirement savings even when facing your second act without a partner.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Inflation, taxes and Social Security are the three top concerns for retirees, according to the 2025 Allianz Annual Retirement Study

By Kathryn Pomroy

Market participants will pay close attention when President Donald Trump talks to the American people about the war in the Middle East tonight.

By David Dittman

From international plans to eSIMs and Wi-Fi tricks — practical tips to stay connected abroad without the sticker shock.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Whether the worst is behind us or there's still more to come in the Middle East, the stock market reaffirmed its resilience during the first quarter of 2026.

By David Dittman

The best growth ETFs have historically beaten the market. Prudent investors will be mindful of elevated valuations and sector concentration risk.

By Tony Dong, MSc

Tax Law Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?

By Kelley R. Taylor

State Taxes North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads.

By Kate Schubel

Crude oil was up, and Papa Dow was too, but the Nasdaq fell further into correction territory amid persistent uncertainty for global financial markets.

By David Dittman

The Kiplinger Letter The Iran conflict has put the housing market recovery on hold by driving up mortgage rates and raising costs for builders.

By Rodrigo Sermeño

The Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new data-centric era of warfare. Here's an overview of AI's military uses and emerging trends.

By John Miley

RMDs April Fool's Day is an important RMD deadline for some older adults and retirees.

By Kelley R. Taylor