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The Best ETFs to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
These ETFs possess structural characteristics that make them good buy-and-hold options for a wide variety of investors over the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Why Your Michigan Tax Refund Might Take Longer Than Usual This Year
State Taxes If your Michigan tax refund hasn’t arrived, you’re not alone. Here’s what "pending manual review" means and how to verify your identity if needed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Laundry Habits That Are Costing You Money
You might be flushing money down the drain if you have any of these laundry habits.
By Rachael Green
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Dow Dives 521 Points as Goldman, AmEx Slide: Stock Market Today
News of Block's massive layoffs exacerbated AI worries across the financial sector.
By Karee Venema
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Can Your Car Insurance Add Strangers to Your Policy? A Florida Class Action Lawsuit Could Decide
A Florida driver says GEICO added complete strangers to her car insurance policy and jacked up premiums as a result.
By Rachael Green
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Nvidia Earnings: Updates and Commentary February 2026
Nvidia reported earnings after the closing bell on February 25, and the AI bellwether's results came in higher than expected once again.
By Karee Venema
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Big Nvidia Numbers Take Down the Nasdaq: Stock Market Today
Markets are struggling to make sense of what the AI revolution means across sectors and industries, and up and down the market-cap scale.
By David Dittman
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
By Kate Schubel
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Keep Ahead of Rising Prices with the Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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This Is the Best T-Mobile Deal for Seniors
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If you're looking to save money on your cell service, consider this T-Mobile deal for seniors.
By Sean Jackson
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: What to Know Before You Upgrade
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features and strong launch deals, but whether it’s worth upgrading depends on what you already own.
By Carla Ayers
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Nasdaq Soars Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: Stock Market Today
Wednesday's risk-on session was sparked by strong gains in tech stocks and several crypto-related names.
By Karee Venema
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Eight 401(k) Mistakes That Can Tank Your Retirement
401(k) mistakes like cashing out early and not taking advantage of an employer match can upend your retirement.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Will You Get a Trump Tariff Refund in 2026? Here's What to Know
Tax Law The Supreme Court's tariff ruling has many wondering about refund rights and how tariff refunds would work.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Dow Absorbs Disruptions, Adds 370 Points: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators will hear from President Donald Trump tonight, and then they'll listen to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tomorrow.
By David Dittman
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Paper Tax Filers Face Long Wait as IRS Digitization Effort Stalls
Tax Filing Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.
By Roxanne Bland
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How AI Chatbots Can Secretly Give Biased Advice
The Kiplinger Letter “Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.
By John Miley
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Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays in 2026
Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?
By Rachael Green
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The Most Popular Car Insurance Companies
These are the most popular car insurance companies on the market.
By Erin Bendig
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Dow Loses 821 Points to Open Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today
U.S. stock market indexes reflect global uncertainty about artificial intelligence and Trump administration trade policy.
By David Dittman
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of Trump Tariffs: What You Need to Know
Tax Law This landmark decision will reshape U.S. trade policy and could define the outer boundaries of presidential economic power for years to come.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Stocks Shrug Off Tariff Ruling, Weak GDP: Stock Market Today
Market participants had plenty of news to sift through on Friday, including updates on inflation and economic growth and a key court ruling.
By Karee Venema
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You Received a Life Insurance Payout. Here's How to Avoid an IRS Audit.
You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now?
By Rachael Green
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Best Blue Chip Stocks: 21 Hedge Fund Top Picks
Blue chip stocks dominate the list of hedge funds' most popular equity investments.
By Dan Burrows
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Farmers Brace for Another Rough Year
The Kiplinger Letter The agriculture sector has been plagued by low commodity prices and is facing an uncertain trade outlook.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Stocks Drop as Iran Worries Ramp Up: Stock Market Today
President Trump said he will decide within the next 10 days whether or not the U.S. will launch military strikes against Iran.
By Karee Venema
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New Bill Would Eliminate Taxes on Restored Social Security Benefits
Social Security Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.
Tax Law Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.
By Kate Schubel
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Nasdaq Leads a Rocky Risk-On Rally: Stock Market Today
Another worrying bout of late-session weakness couldn't take down the main equity indexes on Wednesday.
By David Dittman
