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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Costs and BenefitsThinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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18 Things Medicare Gives You for FreeMedicare might not provide everything "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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OpenAI Revenue Woes Weigh on Tech Stocks: Stock Market TodayTwo of the three main indexes finished lower again Thursday as rising oil prices and sinking tech stocks weighed on sentiment.
By Karee Venema
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Are Banks Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day?Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples' Day, is just around the corner, which has many wondering if banks are open on Monday, October 12.
By Karee Venema
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Is the Stock Market Closed on Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day?Some, but not all, investors will enjoy a three-day weekend thanks to the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays.
By Karee Venema
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Weekstocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This WeekThis week's economic calendar includes the minutes from the September Fed meeting and October sentiment survey results.
By Karee Venema
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Walmart Deals Go Head-to-Head with AmazonWalmart Deals runs October 5 through 11, giving shoppers five extra days of discounts compared to Amazon Prime Day.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Fall as Treasury Yields Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today
Bond yields notched their highest levels since 2002 Wednesday, while Webull, Caterpillar and Deere were hit with regulatory headwinds.
By Karee Venema
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Where to Find 4.30% One-Year CDs NowSavings The best one-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Tax Deadlines for October 15 You Don't Want to MissTax Deadlines Everything you need to know about the IRS Oct. 15 federal tax extension deadline and other key October tax deadlines.
By Kate Schubel
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage RatesSee today's 30-year mortgage rates, compare lenders and learn the steps that can help you lock in a better home loan.
By Carla Ayers
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S&P 500 Joins Nasdaq in All-Time-High Territory: Stock Market TodayA pullback for Treasury yields while crude oil prices continued to soften sent stocks higher again, as markets focus on AI-supported fundamentals.
By David Dittman
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Prime Day vs. Walmart Deals vs. Best Buy's Techtober: Who Has the Best Tech Deals?Amazon Prime Big Deal Days isn't the only big sale this week. See how Amazon's best tech deals compare to its rivals.
By Rachael Green
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Why Walmart Deals is Better Than Amazon Prime DayWith Walmart Deals and Amazon Prime Big Deal Days comparable in sales, one factor separates them.
By Sean Jackson
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Is Live: The Best Deals To Shop NowPrime Big Deal Days is underway, with millions of discounts across tech, home, travel and more. Here are the deals worth your money.
By Rachael Green
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Midterm Elections Tax Measures Target High Income: What to WatchTax Law Voters in several states will decide on key income tax measures during the 2026 midterm elections this November.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Nasdaq Hits New Highs on AI Boom Optimism: Stock Market TodayIt's a relatively quiet week for earnings and economic data, as markets focus on major themes such as AI and interest rates.
By David Dittman
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New Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers QualifyTax Breaks The Trump 2025 tax overhaul includes a temporary tax deduction for auto loan interest. How does it work?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Nasdaq Adds 319 Points as Rate-Hike Odds Ebb: Stock Market Today
For now, it looks like there will be no rate hike in October, though the Fed's decision remains subject to the flow of incoming economic data.
By David Dittman
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Job Gains Return to EarthEconomic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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What a Cooler-Than-Expected September Jobs Report Means for the FedThe September jobs report was released Friday morning. Here's what the data show.
By David Dittman
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7 Frugal Habits That Aren't Worth It (and What to Do Instead)Avoiding waste is important, but some frugal habits are more trouble than they're worth.
By Rachael Green
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How to Protect Your Home — and Wallet — From Climate Insurance HikesA top insurer warns the damage climate change causes is making it cost-prohibitive for insurers in some areas. Learn how to protect your home and lower costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Stocks Gain as Treasury Yields Fluctuate: Stock Market TodayYields on the 10- and 30-year Treasury bonds hit their highest levels since 2002 Thursday on manufacturing price pressures, but retreated into the close.
By Karee Venema
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The Best Warren Buffett Dividend StocksThe best Warren Buffett dividend stocks are expected to produce impressive returns for the Berkshire Hathaway equity portfolio. Here are five with healthy yields.
By Dan Burrows
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Trump $5,000 Checks and $500 ACA Rebates: What to KnowPolitics President Trump is talking a lot lately about sending checks to American taxpayers.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why More Older Adults Are Renting — Is It a Better Alternative to Downsizing?The 55-plus crowd is the fastest-growing group of renters. Here’s what to weigh if you’re considering swapping homeownership for a lease.
By Rachael Green
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S&P 500 Outperforms in Historically Weak Month: Stock Market TodayDespite sticky inflation and rate-hike concerns, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed resilience in September — and seasonality could keep wind at the market's back.
By Karee Venema
