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Are High-Yield Savings Accounts Outpacing Inflation?Inflation can erode the value of your cash, but today’s top savings rates may help you keep pace. See how HYSAs, CDs and money market accounts compare.
By Sean Jackson
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These Cities Have the Most Dangerous Drivers — and It Could Cost YouA new Allstate report reveals where drivers face the highest collision risk — and what that could mean for your car insurance costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Traveling Soon? Add Your Passport to Google WalletLearn how to create an ID pass from your U.S. passport in Google Wallet, where you can use it and why you should still carry your physical ID.
By Laura Gariepy
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State Farm Is Sending $5 Billion Back to Customers. See If You QualifyState Farm is distributing $5 billion in dividend payments. See who qualifies, how much you could get and how payments are being sent.
By Rachael Green
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Student Loan Tax Traps to Avoid in 2026Student Loans Student loan policy and some key tax rules have changed in recent years. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Stocks Snap Losing Streak as Treasury Yields Ease: Stock Market TodayYields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries pulled back Wednesday after the Treasury Department announced new buyback levels.
By Karee Venema
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Costco’s Next Big Bulk Item: Medicare AdvantageFrom bulk goods to healthcare coverage, Costco plans its expansion into senior health plans pending government approval.
By Donna LeValley
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Nasdaq Sinks as Bond Yields Pressure Tech: Stock Market TodayUncertainty over the Middle East, inflation and the Fed has sent bond yields soaring — and created a big headache for tech stocks.
By Karee Venema
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5 Dividend Growth ETFs to BuyDividend growth ETFs offer investors a steadily growing stream of passive income and exposure to quality companies.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Stocks Struggle as Long-Term Yields Rise: Stock Market TodayFear of a Fed move to tighten monetary policy has receded, but market-based interest rates are still trending higher.
By David Dittman
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Five Questions About SpaceX’s Computer Chip AmbitionsThe Kiplinger Letter SpaceX plans to build the largest chip manufacturing facility in the world. Here are some key questions about Terafab.
By John Miley
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SALT Deduction Gets an Update for 2026 TaxesTax Changes A key homeowner tax break is higher this year. Here's what you need to know now.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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What Berkshire Hathaway Bought and Sold in the Second QuarterBerkshire was busy buying stocks in the second quarter. Here are all the stocks that Greg Abel & Co. added to the portfolio — and the ones they sold, too.
By Dan Burrows
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Weekly Win Streaks: Stock Market TodayStocks were lower on Friday as retail sales and consumer sentiment data missed the mark.
By Karee Venema
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10 Cities Hardest Hit By InflationWas your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
By Sean Jackson
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7 States with the Cheapest Home InsuranceHomeowners in these seven states pay at least $900 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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7 Best Stocks to Gift Your GrandchildrenThe best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common. Here, we let you know what those are.
By Dan Burrows
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$40,000 CD vs $40,000 High-Yield Savings AccountIf you're looking for a safe place to store $40k, here are two smart solutions to help you reach your goals and outpace inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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S&P 500 Hits a New High as Sandisk, Micron Soar: Stock Market TodayInflation, earnings and chip stocks were top of mind for investors on Thursday.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500 Rises on Mild Inflation Data, Red-Hot AI Rally: Stock Market TodayA tame July CPI report lowered odds that the Fed will hike rates in September, while strong AI earnings boosted the broad market.
By Karee Venema
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July CPI Report Lowers September Rate-Hike Odds: What to KnowThe July CPI report showed energy prices fell last month, but they remain much higher year over year. Here's what else the data had to say about inflation.
By Karee Venema
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Georgia Is Cracking Down on HOAs. Could Your State Be Next?A new Georgia law gives the state greater oversight of homeowners associations and limits what unregistered HOAs can do. Here’s what homeowners should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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Stocks Still Await Signs of Price Stability: Stock Market TodayCurrent questions about consumer prices will be answered tomorrow, and then we'll talk about producer prices.
By David Dittman
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Your Discover Card Is Moving to Capital One: 5 Things to KnowDiscover card accounts are moving to Capital One. Find out what happens to your card number, cash back rewards, autopay and credit history.
By Choncé Maddox
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The 'Mega IRA' Cap Is Back: What High Earners Should Watch in 2026Retirement Tax New rules could force high-income savers to withdraw "excess" retirement funds. Here is why the bill matters — even if it doesn't pass immediately.
By Kate Schubel
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Markets Pull Back for Incoming Inflation Data: Stock Market TodayUnease about negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted oil and yields but pressured stocks at the start of a big week for inflation data.
By David Dittman
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check? Here's What You Need to Do NowThe top Social Security payment is $5,181 if you delay until age 70. Want to lock in the biggest possible check — or at least grab the largest share you can? Start taking these steps today.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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New Bill Proposes $10,000 Home Upgrade Tax Credit for SeniorsTax News Some lawmakers want to offer homeowners over age 60 a new tax break.
By Kelley R. Taylor
