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April Fed Meeting: Rates Remain the Same, Powell to Stick AroundThe April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.
By Karee Venema
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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed MeetingWith the rate pause at the April Fed meeting, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
By Rachael Green
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Markets Are Mixed Amid Fed Uncertainty: Stock Market TodayEarnings are still solid, crude oil is still rising, and Jerome Powell is still a member of the Federal Reserve Board until further notice.
By David Dittman
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Nasdaq Nosedives as OpenAI Is Off Target: Stock Market TodayWith the Magnificent 7 all over the earnings calendar this week, a privately held company has a lot of publicly traded stocks under the microscope.
By David Dittman
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How — and Why — to Give to Your GrandkidsA guide to giving funds and wealth to your grandchildren, including arguments for why you should.
By David Rodeck
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April 30 Deadline: If You Live in One of These 'Late States,' Your Taxes Are Due This WeekState Taxes Residents in Delaware, Iowa, Virginia, and beyond must file 2025 state income taxes soon or request an extension. Don't miss the due date.
By Kate Schubel
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Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market TodayTwo of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates.
By David Dittman
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Another State Could Eliminate Income Tax in 2026 for Higher Sales Taxes: Will More States Follow?State Tax After eliminating its state capital gains tax last year, Missouri is now considering a larger tax shift. Could this serve as a test case for other states?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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These Cities Have the Most Dangerous Drivers — and It Could Cost YouA new list shows the cities where you're most likely to encounter collisions, making them dangerous places to drive. That factor could also raise your insurance costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach New All-Time Highs: Stock Market TodayThe leader of the AI revolution helped carry two of the three main U.S. equity indexes to new highs heading into the weekend.
By David Dittman
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The Overlooked Chips Powering the AI BoomThe Kiplinger Letter Artificial intelligence is stoking demand for power semiconductors. But Chinese competition, surprise shortages and lackluster investment are looming risks.
By John Miley
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The $425 Million Capital One 360 Savings Settlement: Who’s Getting a Payout and What Happened?Capital One agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings account interest rates. Here’s what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Best Places to Visit Where the Dollar Is StrongWhere favorable exchange rates turn dream trips into surprisingly affordable getaways.
By Quincy Williamson
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Nasdaq Sinks as Software Stocks Slump: Stock Market TodayWall Street wasn't happy with earnings from IBM and ServiceNow, while Tesla's big spending boost weighed on the Mag 7 stock.
By Karee Venema
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Maryland Set to Ban This 'Predatory' Shopping TacticMaryland is set to become the first state to ban surveillance pricing. Here's what to know about it.
By Sean Jackson
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10 Cheapest Countries to Visit in 2025We find the 10 cheapest countries to visit around the world. Forget inflation and set your sights on your next vacation.
By Quincy Williamson
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S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs on Ceasefire Extension: Stock Market TodayPresident Trump extended a U.S.-Iran ceasefire even as Tehran shows no desire to discuss a peace plan.
By Karee Venema
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Are You Committing Insurance Fraud Without Realizing It?More Americans commit insurance fraud than you might think, and many don't even know they're doing it.
By Ben Demers
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Your Older Kindle Might Become Useless After May 20Amazon is dropping support for older Kindles in May. Will you be forced to upgrade?
By Rachael Green
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Stocks Turn Lower on Iran Worries: Stock Market TodayStocks gave up early gains Tuesday on concerns the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline could expire without a peace deal in place.
By Karee Venema
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Ohio Push to End Property Taxes in 2026: Who Benefits and Who Really Pays Instead?Tax Law Ohio residents are watching a major tax debate unfold that could reshape how local communities are funded across the state.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Hormuz Tension Snaps Nasdaq Win Streak: Stock Market TodayIt's going to take more than exchanges of social media posts to establish a lasting peace in a historically volatile part of the world.
By David Dittman
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The Space Sector Prepares to Blast OffThe Kiplinger Letter Space companies are buzzing with excitement over a series of tailwinds set to lift juggernaut SpaceX, start-ups and once-struggling legacy players.
By John Miley
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Dow Rises 868 Points Amid Gulf Ceasefire: Stock Market TodayInvestors, traders and speculators are celebrating a Middle East peace worked out through the diplomatic channels of social media.
By David Dittman
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I Wouldn't Use These Types of CD Accounts Right NowThe good news is you can earn over 4% on many CDs. However, there are 3 types of CDs I wouldn’t currently recommend.
By Sean Jackson
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Why the Nasdaq Extended Its Winning Streak to 12 Straight Sessions: Stock Market TodayCrude oil was up again, and stocks were, too, as developments in the Middle East continue to command attention, but not broad price action.
By David Dittman
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Mortgage Rates in 2026 Predicted to Drop: These 3 Signals Tell You It's Time to BuyReal Estate Taxes April's rate volatility is just the tip of the iceberg. See how your freshly filed tax return and shifting property taxes could dictate home affordability this spring.
By Kate Schubel
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Bigger Tax Refunds Are Here: So Why Do Most People Still Think Their Taxes Are Too High?Tax Policy As of Tax Day 2026, most Americans say they’re paying too much in taxes, as concerns grow that wealthy individuals and corporations aren’t paying their fair share.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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S&P, Nasdaq Close at New All-Time Highs: Stock Market TodayMarkets can see beyond the war in the Middle East and are no longer moving based on still-volatile crude oil prices.
By David Dittman
