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AI’s Rapid Rise Sparks New Cyber Threats
The Kiplinger Letter Cybersecurity professionals are racing to ward off AI threats while also using AI tools to shore up defenses.
By John Miley Published
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Stock Market Today: Another Quarter, More Mixed Price Action
"Up and to the right" remains the general trend despite persistent uncertainty around critical policy issues.
By David Dittman Published
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Over 100k Medicare Accounts Breached in Latest Hack: Was Yours One?
Letters are going out to 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries who may have been impacted. Here's how to protect your identity and benefits.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest in These States
Car insurance rates are on the rise everywhere, but it's worse in some states than others. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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What's Happening With the New Jersey State Budget?
State Taxes The latest New Jersey tax laws include a new ‘mansion tax’ and Stay NJ payouts. Here’s what to know.
By Kate Schubel Published
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10 Best Free (or Cheap) Online Classes for Seniors and Retirees
Check out these free or affordable online classes for retirees and grab some extra smarts.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Planning a Summer Road Trip? Here's How to Cut Costs
Drivers expect to spend about $2 per mile on average, or about $1,000 on road trips this summer, according to an Experian survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Is the July Social Security Payment Schedule?
The date your July Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Is the Magic Number You Need to Retire Comfortably?
The dream of retiring comfortably has become a bit less expensive for most Americans, study shows.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Best Amazon Prime Day Early Deals
Check out our picks for some of the best Amazon Prime Day early deals on everything from tech to home improvement and leisure items on Amazon Prime Day 2025 from July 8-11.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Stock Market Today: A Historic Quarter Closes on High Notes
"All's well that ends well" is one way to describe the second quarter of 2025, at least from a pure price-action perspective.
By David Dittman Published
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Are Banks Open on July 4th?
The Fourth of July is almost here, which has many wondering if banks are open on Friday, July 4.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Is the Stock Market Open on July 4th?
Investors will enjoy a late-week break, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Friday for the Fourth of July.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Is It Worth Getting a Free iPhone Through T-Mobile?
T-Mobile offers a free iPhone 16 Pro with select plans, including a 55+ option. Is the incentive worth the switch over?
By Sean Jackson Published
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Treasury Deal Kills Trump’s ‘Revenge Tax’ After G7 Agreement
Tax Law A retaliatory tax that would have exposed U.S. jobs and retirement savings to risk is likely to be scrapped from Trump’s megabill.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Last Call for Fortnite Refunds: Parents Can Still File a Claim
The FTC is sending $126 million in refunds to families whose kids were charged for unwanted items in Fortnite — and there’s still time to file a claim.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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The Best Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy
The best mid-cap stocks are the market's so-called "sweet spot," offering up an ideal combination of financial stability and growth potential.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing as Trump Scraps Canada Trade Talks
Despite a mid-afternoon slip, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the day at new record highs.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Trump Has Done With Medicare So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office for a second term, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting Medicare. Here's the latest roundup.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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A Meteorite May Have Hit a Home in Georgia. Would Insurance Cover the Damage?
In a rare event, a meteorite may have crashed through the roof of a Georgia homeowner. Here’s what home insurance would cover.
By Rachael Green Published
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529 to Roth IRA: Should You Rollover Unused 529 Funds?
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you can roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Near New Highs
The S&P 500 hasn't hit a new high since February. It's been since December for the Nasdaq.
By Karee Venema Published
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How Much Does Your Car Model Cost to Insure?
Car insurance rates vary by make and model. Find out if your car is raising or lowering your premium.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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The Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy
When considering the best semiconductor stocks, there's Nvidia and then there's everyone else. Here, we look at the mega-cap chipmaker and a few of its peers.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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Why I'm Keeping My Amex Gold Card Even With a Higher Annual Fee
American Express increased its Gold Card fee, but new perks are here, too. Here's the value one editor sees in the card.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance Rates
President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff on imported cars and parts made some companies raise prices. See how this impacts the cost of your car insurance.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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2025 SALT Cap Could Hurt Top 'Hidden Home Cost'
Tax Deductions The GOP tax bill could make hidden homeowner costs worse for you. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel Published
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This Savings Account Earns You More Than $4,000. Here's How
See how a jumbo CD can help you reach your savings goals quicker.
By Sean Jackson Published