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These 8 States Have the Most Expensive Home Insurance in 2026

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

14 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2026

Homeowners in these 14 states pay at least $1,100 less than the national average for home insurance.

By Rachael Green

No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works

Income Taxes Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it.

By Kelley R. Taylor

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

Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch

The most exciting upcoming IPOs include data intelligence platform Databricks and Elon Musk's SpaceX.

By Tom Taulli

Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know

Taxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.

By Roxanne Bland

The 1-Month Rule for Setting Your Car Insurance Deductible

The ideal car insurance deductible balances risk and savings. Here's how to find it.

By Rachael Green

Dow Rises 313 Points to Begin a Big Week: Stock Market Today

The S&P 500 is within 50 points of crossing 7,000 for the first time, and Papa Dow is lurking just below its own new all-time high.

By David Dittman

A New TSA Fee Is Coming for Travelers With No REAL ID in February

Don't have a REAL ID yet? You might get hit with a fee to go through security at the airport in February.

By Rachael Green

What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.

By Dan Burrows

Humanoid Robots Are About to be Put to the Test

The Kiplinger Letter Robot makers are in a full-on sprint to take over factories, warehouses and homes, but lofty visions of rapid adoption are outpacing the technology’s reality.

By John Miley

10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates

Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.

By Sean Jackson

Nasdaq Leads Ahead of Big Tech Earnings: Stock Market Today

President Donald Trump is making markets move based on personal and political as well as financial and economic priorities.

By David Dittman

$100,000 Travel Emergencies You Don’t See Coming and How to Prepare

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By Rachael Green

What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS in 2026?

IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.

By Kelley R. Taylor

The 13 Best Things Rich Retirees Do

From prioritizing spending and investing to using debt wisely and developing a giving attitude, rich retirees build a roadmap for a meaningful journey.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Nasdaq Adds 211 Points as Greenland Tensions Ease: Stock Market Today

Wall Street continues to cheer easing geopolitical tensions and President Trump's assurances that there will be no new tariffs on Europe.

By Karee Venema

How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners

Exchange-traded funds are ideal for those just beginning to invest. Here's how to get your portfolio up and running with ETFs.

By Will Ashworth

Do You Pay Property Taxes in Tennessee? What You Need to Know in 2026

Property Taxes State lawmakers are moving to ban state property taxes, but can they stop the local rate spike? Here's how 2026 could lower your Tennessee property tax bill.

By Kate Schubel

Dow Soars 588 Points as Trump Retreats: Stock Market Today

Another up and down day ends on high notes for investors, traders, speculators and Greenland.

By David Dittman

Dow Dives 870 Points on Overseas Affairs: Stock Market Today

Fiscal policy in the Far East and foreign policy in the near west send markets all over the world into a selling frenzy.

By David Dittman

What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far

Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions. Here's a roundup.

By Kathryn Pomroy

New California Wealth Tax for 2026? Here's What's Happening Now

State Taxes California has considered taxing wealth before, but the latest proposal seems to be different.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Trump Reshapes Foreign Policy

The Kiplinger Letter The President starts the new year by putting allies and adversaries on notice.

By Matthew Housiaux

Congress is Set for a Busy Winter

The Kiplinger Letter The Letter editors review the bills Congress will decide on this year. The government funding bill is paramount, but other issues vie for lawmakers’ attention.

By Sean Lengell

Georgia Tax Rebate And Income Elimination? What 2026 Could Mean For You

State Tax We break down how lawmakers aim to axe the state income tax and how much you could get in a Georgia tax refund in 2026.

By Kate Schubel

Does Your Car Insurer Need to Know All Your Kids? Michigan Cases Raise Question

Who you list on your policy matters more than most drivers realize, especially when it comes to who lives in your home.

By Paige Cerulli