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Another State Rebels Against Trump’s New 2025 Tax Law: What Now?
State Taxes Even if states adopt tax policies in the so-called ‘big beautiful bill,’ lawmakers may have workarounds at their fingertips.
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Costco Offers Executive Members A New Shopping Perk
Costco executive members can utilize this shopping perk to create a more stress-free experience.
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AI Start-ups Are Rolling in Cash
The Kiplinger Letter Investors are plowing record sums of money into artificial intelligence start-ups. Even as sales grow swiftly, losses are piling up for AI firms.
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Vacation Couture: Why Wealthy Americans Are Flying to Europe to Save on Luxury
Tariffs are making high-end shopping in the U.S. pricier — so savvy travelers are heading overseas, where VAT refunds and favorable exchange rates can offset the extra cost.
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What is AI Worth to the Economy?
The Letter Spending on AI is already boosting GDP, but will the massive outlays being poured into the technology deliver faster economic growth in the long run?
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Amtrak Debuts High Speed Trains as Train Travel Enters a New Golden Age
Amtrak's new high-speed trains come with upgraded amenities, expanded schedules and more as rail travel demand surges.
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Stocks End Strong Month on a Down Note: Stock Market Today
There was likely a bit of profit-taking ahead of a historically weak September.
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Why More Seniors Are Renting – And Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?
The 55+ crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
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S&P 500 Tops 6,500 Even as Nvidia Slips: Stock Market Today
The world's most valuable company closed lower after earnings, but the S&P 500 managed to notch a new record high.
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Nvidia Earnings: Updates and Commentary August 2025
Nvidia reported solid fiscal second-quarter earnings showing that AI demand is going strong.
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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?
Social Security Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.
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Are Banks Open on Labor Day?
Labor Day is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, September 1.
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Is the Stock Market Open on Labor Day?
Investors will enjoy a long weekend, with both the stock and bond markets closed on Monday for Labor Day.
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Stocks Edge Higher With Nvidia, Fed in Focus: Stock Market Today
The AI bellwether reports earnings after today's close, while Wall Street is keeping a cautious eye on President Trump's attacks against the Fed.
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Is the ‘Pumpkin Spice Tax’ Coming for Your Fall Coffee Budget?
Food Taxes Inflation pressures, tariffs, and talk of the so-called 'pumpkin spice tax' have some wondering about rising coffee prices.
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DOGE Compromised Social Security Data, Says Whistleblower
The whistleblower accused the DOGE officials of copying over 300 million Social Security numbers.
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President Trump Makes Markets Move Again: Stock Market Today
The White House is moving ahead with plans to reshape the Federal Reserve and to buy shares in more sectors and stocks.
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What Happens To Mortgage and Savings Rates If Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governors?
The President has backed off on firing Powell. Instead, he recently announced he fired Fed Gov Lisa Cook.
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Stocks Struggle to Start Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today
Another important week for the stock market starts on a risk-off note.
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Social Security 2025: The Outdated Tax Rules Costing Retirees Money
Retirement Taxes Could the Social Security 90th anniversary be a good time to revisit old tax thresholds?
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025. If you want to receive the maximum Social Security check in 2026, or at the very least maximize the amount you receive in the future, here's what you need to do now.
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Dow Rips 846 Points to New All-Time High: Stock Market Today
Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about inflation and employment.
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Hurricane Season 2025: What Travelers Need to Know This Summer
A stormy season is brewing. NOAA is forecasting an active hurricane season. Here’s how to protect your trip and avoid costly disruptions.
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Rideshare Drivers Could Lose Thousands By Overlooking This
Being a rideshare driver can be a great way to meet people and make money. But overlooking this one thing could cost you thousands.
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cuts in His Jackson Hole Speech
In his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said current conditions "may warrant" rate cuts.
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S&P 500 Extends Losing Streak Ahead of Powell Speech: Stock Market Today
Stocks continued to struggle ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Friday morning speech at Jackson Hole.
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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?
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Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to Know
Food Benefits Veterans up to age 64 must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.
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TSA Is Making Security Screening Even Faster for CLEAR+ Members
New eGates promise to make identity verification a six second process for CLEAR+ members.
