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10 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the USIf you live in one of these 10 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
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10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.
By Rachael Green
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Nasdaq Falls 1,121 Points on Fear of an AI Bubble: Stock Market TodayThe tech-heavy index was weighed down by significant selling pressure in the wake of AI chipmaker Broadcom's disappointing guidance.
By David Dittman
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit AmountsTax 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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May Jobs Report Comes In Hot, Keeps Fed Focused on InflationThe May jobs report was released Friday morning and came in much higher than economists expected..
By Karee Venema
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Trump Accounts vs 529 College Savings PlansA look at how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, including taxes, contribution limits and college savings benefits.
By Sean Jackson
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Broadcom Can't Cap Dow's 874-Point Bounce: Stock Market TodayTechnology was one of only two sectors not to close higher on Thursday, and it was basically all about one semiconductor stock.
By David Dittman
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Trump Account App Is Live: How to Claim Your Kid’s $1,000 in 3 Easy StepsKid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.
By Kate Schubel
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June Tax Deadlines and IRS Refund Status: What Taxpayers Need to Know This MonthDeadlines Summer is almost officially here, but so are the next big IRS tax deadlines.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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NYC Proposes $3k College Fund Plan: Does Your State Offer Aid?From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood.
By Sean Jackson
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Dow Slides 620 Points as Rally Pauses: Stock Market TodayIt was probably just one of those days for the stock market after five straight sessions of new record highs, but Middle East questions must be answered soon.
By David Dittman
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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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How to Estimate Your Social Security Benefits in Six StepsTo plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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New Microsoft Scam Targets Outlook and Microsoft 365 UsersThis phishing scam doesn't rely on a fake website. Instead, it tricks users into approving access themselves.
By Choncé Maddox
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Alphabet Sits Out Tuesday's Tech Stock Surge: Stock Market TodayMarvell Technology led the technology sector higher today after Jensen Huang praised the chipmaker.
By Karee Venema
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Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) to Buy NowThe best closed-end funds (CEFs) remain highly popular with income-seeking investors even amid the rise of exchange-traded funds.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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New York 'POWER' Utility Rebates Are Coming: Who Gets a Check?State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security?Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Despite Higher Prices, Businesses Won’t Cut These IT ProjectsThe Kiplinger Letter Rising costs and other headwinds are threatening certain segments of IT spending. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are two big exceptions.
By John Miley
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How T-Mobile's International Perks Compare to Other ProvidersSponsored
T-Mobile offers travel perks on certain plans. Are the plans worth the price compared to other options?
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Hit Highs as Trump Eases Iran Worries: Stock Market TodayNvidia sparked a rally in several tech stocks Monday after the AI bellwether debuted a new chip for PCs.
By Karee Venema
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Fewer IRS Audits Doesn't Mean It's a Tax Cheat Free-For-AllTwo things can be true at the same time. Yes, IRS is conducting fewer audits. No, it is not a free-for-all for tax cheats.
By Joy Taylor
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Why Your Cash Is At Risk in Payment Apps Like Venmo and PayPalReport suggests using PayPal, other payment apps to store excessive funds could be recipe for disaster.
By Ben Demers
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Dell Earnings Drive Tech Stocks Higher: Stock Market TodayHope for peace in the Middle East and a well-received earnings report from Dell Technologies gave bulls the upper hand on Friday.
By Karee Venema
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How Much Money Do You Really Need to Be Rich?How much money do you need to be rich? It depends on who's asking.
By Ben Demers
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IRS CP53E Letters Could Change Following Taxpayer BacklashTax Refunds Millions of taxpayers received confusing IRS refund letters this year. Could improvements be on the way?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Snowflake Keeps the Tech Stock Rally Alive: Stock Market TodayInflation data and a potential breakthrough in the Middle East were also in focus on Thursday.
By Karee Venema
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Heat Waves are Coming: Here's How to Prepare for Power OutagesPower outages happen at any time. Use these tips to keep comfortable when they occur.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Grind Higher on Good Fundamentals: Stock Market TodayThe stock market is a forward-looking mechanism, and what it sees at the bottom line carries greater weight right now than geopolitical uncertainty.
By David Dittman
