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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?
Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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October Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street turned into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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How to Add Your Passport to Google Wallet
Travelers can now store and use their digital passport on Android for faster, more secure airport experiences.
By Laura Gariepy
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Dow, S&P 500 Slip on December Rate Cut Worries, Nvidia Boosts Nasdaq: Stock Market Today
Nvidia became the first company ever to boast a $5 trillion market cap, but it wasn't enough to lift the Dow and the S&P 500.
By Karee Venema
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Where You Choose to Stash $100k Now Comes with a Big Opportunity Cost
The Fed recently cut rates. Here's where to maximize your savings while rates remain higher.
By Sean Jackson
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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
The Fed cut rates at its September meeting for the first time in four years, with more on the way. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Kathryn Pomroy
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I'm a Government Employee and Need to Get By Until the Shutdown Ends. What Can I Do?
The second-longest shutdown in history is leaving many federal workers with bills due and no paycheck to cover them. Here's what you can do to get by.
By Rachael Green
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Stocks Hit Fresh Highs Ahead of the Fed As Earnings Pump Optimism: Stock Market Today
SHW and UNH were two of the best Dow Jones stocks Tuesday, thanks to solid earnings reports, and MSFT closed with a $4 trillion market cap.
By Karee Venema
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
As 2025 winds down, the maximum Social Security check sits at $5,108. Want the top-tier payout in 2026 — or at least the biggest check possible down the line? Act before the ball drops.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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US-China Trade Hopes Send Stocks to New Highs: Stock Market Today
Apple and Microsoft are on track to join Nvidia in the $4 trillion market cap club.
By Karee Venema
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Dow Adds 472 Points After September CPI: Stock Market Today
IBM and Advanced Micro Devices created tailwinds for the main indexes after scoring a major quantum-computing win.
By Karee Venema
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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
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The 1% Deductible Rule to Avoid Overpaying for Home Insurance
You could be overpaying for home insurance if your deductible is too low. But going too high can be just as risky. That's where the 1% deductible rule comes in.
By Rachael Green
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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
By Sean Jackson
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These Eight States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2025
If you live in one of these eight states, you're probably paying $1,000 or more above the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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Will AI Videos Disrupt Social Media?
The Kiplinger Letter With the introduction of OpenAI’s new AI social media app, Sora, the internet is about to be flooded with startling AI-generated videos.
By John Miley
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10 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2025
Homeowners in these 10 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green
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The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.
The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed.
By Karee Venema
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Starbucks Just Announced Red Cup Day and It's Sooner Than You Think
The coffee chain's annual holiday cup giveaway returns — with a twist — as the holiday beverage lineup launches early and staff investments ramp up.
By Choncé Maddox
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Honeywell Leads Dow Higher: Stock Market Today
Oil prices got a lift after the Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies.
By Karee Venema
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Pickleball is Causing Costly Eye Injuries. Are You Keeping Yourself Safe?
The nation’s fastest growing sport is sending more players to the ER and adding to health care costs. Here’s how to protect your eyes (and your wallet).
By Paige Cerulli
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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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Dow Beats 334-Point Retreat on Tech Bite: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators wonder whether this remains a Magnificent 7 market and how long this AI-driven bull run will last.
By David Dittman
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Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Wall Street's top-rated blue chip dividend stocks are well-positioned to generate income and deliver outperformance.
By Dan Burrows
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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?
The Kiplinger Letter As the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.
By Sean Lengell
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3M, GM, Blue Chips Lead to the Upside: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 followed the Dow Jones Industrial Average into green territory, but the Nasdaq lagged the other indexes because of its tech exposure.
By David Dittman
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
By Sean Jackson
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Dow Adds 516 Points on Broad Optimism: Stock Market Today
Easing trade war tensions and promise from early earnings reports has investors looking on the bright side to start the week.
By David Dittman
