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Look Out for These Gold Bar Scams as Prices Surge
Fraudsters impersonating government agents are convincing victims to convert savings into gold — and handing it over in courier scams costing Americans millions.
By Paige Cerulli
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Stay NJ Program Could Give You $6,500: Payments Out Now
Property Taxes New Jersey has a new property tax relief program that's paying out for the first time in 2026. When will you get a check?
By Kate Schubel
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Dow Adds 1,206 Points to Top 50,000: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also had strong finishes to a volatile week, with beaten-down tech stocks outperforming.
By Karee Venema
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5 Dividend Growth ETFs to Buy
Dividend growth ETFs can provide investors with a steadily growing stream of passive income and exposure to quality companies.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Trump $10B IRS Lawsuit Hits an Already Chaotic 2026 Tax Season
Tax Law A new Trump lawsuit and warnings from a tax-industry watchdog point to an IRS under strain, just as millions of taxpayers begin filing their 2025 returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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7 Frugal Habits to Keep Even When You're Rich
Some frugal habits are worth it, no matter what tax bracket you're in.
By Rachael Green
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The New Reality for Entertainment
The Kiplinger Letter The entertainment industry is shifting as movie and TV companies face fierce competition, fight for attention and cope with artificial intelligence.
By John Miley
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$425 Million Google Class Action Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Payout?
Google was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
By Rachael Green
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Stocks Sink With Alphabet, Bitcoin: Stock Market Today
A dismal round of jobs data did little to lift sentiment on Thursday.
By Karee Venema
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Super Bowl Indicator Says Investors Should Root For ...
stocks The Super Bowl Indicator suggests investors should have a palpable interest in Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
By Kyle Woodley
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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026
Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 31% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
By Rachael Green
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Dow Leads in Mixed Session on Amgen Earnings: Stock Market Today
The rest of Wall Street struggled as Advanced Micro Devices earnings caused a chip-stock sell-off.
By Karee Venema
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How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Without Overpaying
Here’s how to stream the 2026 Winter Olympics live, including low-cost viewing options, Peacock access and ways to catch your favorite athletes and events from anywhere.
By Carla Ayers
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Seven Winning Moves to Land a Job After 50
To land a great job regardless of your age, follow these best practices to demonstrate your competency and eliminate biases.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Here’s How to Stream the Super Bowl for Less
We'll show you the least expensive ways to stream football's biggest event.
By Sean Jackson
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Overtime Pay Deduction: What Workers Need to Know for Tax Season
Income Tax Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Nasdaq Slides 1.4% on Big Tech Questions: Stock Market Today
Palantir Technologies proves at least one publicly traded company can spend a lot of money on AI and make a lot of money on AI.
By David Dittman
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Oregon Tax Kicker in 2026: What's Your Refund?
State Tax The Oregon kicker for 2025 state income taxes is coming. Here's how to calculate your credit and the eligibility rules.
By Kate Schubel
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Fed Vibes Lift Stocks, Dow Up 515 Points: Stock Market Today
Incoming economic data, including the January jobs report, has been delayed again by another federal government shutdown.
By David Dittman
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Stocks Close Down as Gold, Silver Spiral: Stock Market Today
A "long-overdue correction" temporarily halted a massive rally in gold and silver, while the Dow took a hit from negative reactions to blue-chip earnings.
By Karee Venema
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10 Best Free (or Cheap) Online Classes for Seniors and Retirees
Boost your skills with these free or nearly-free online classes — perfect for knowledge-seeking retirees
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Fed Chair. How Will This Impact Savers?
Here's a look at how Warsh could influence future Fed policy if he's confirmed.
By Sean Jackson
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The New Fed Chair Was Announced: What You Need to Know
President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his selection for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, who will replace Jerome Powell.
By David Dittman
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The U.S. Economy Will Gain Steam This Year
The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026.
By David Payne
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Nasdaq Drops 172 Points on MSFT AI Spend: Stock Market Today
Microsoft, Meta Platforms and a mid-cap energy stock have a lot to say about the state of the AI revolution today.
By David Dittman
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
The Fed didn't cut rates at its January meeting, giving savers more time to secure rates as high as 4.35% APY.
By Sean Jackson
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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S&P 500 Tops 7,000, Fed Pauses Rate Cuts: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.
By David Dittman
