Politics
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Inflation Picking Up, Even if War Is Short
Economic Forecasts February’s inflation report is likely to be the lowest for the year, even excluding energy prices.
By David Payne
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Homeowners Face Potential Capital Gains Tax Shift: What to Know Now
Capital Gains Arizona is moving to cut taxes on home sale gains, while Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott push for nationwide capital gains tax relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Could a New Billionaire Tax Plan Put $3,000 in Your Pocket?
Wealth Taxes Two prominent lawmakers are proposing to "tax the rich" and send some proceeds to taxpayers. Could it be a sign of things to come?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
By David Payne
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Special Report: The Future of American Politics
The Kiplinger Letter Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade.
By Matthew Housiaux
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Does a billionaire need a Social Security check? We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.
By Donna LeValley
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Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic.
By David Milstead
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Trump $10B IRS Lawsuit Hits an Already Chaotic 2026 Tax Season
Tax Law A new Trump lawsuit and warnings from a tax-industry watchdog point to an IRS under strain, just as millions of taxpayers begin filing their 2025 returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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4 Ways Washington Could Put Your Retirement at Risk
Legislative changes, such as shifting tax brackets or altering retirement account rules, could affect your nest egg, so it'd be prudent to prepare. Here's how.
By J. Burke "J.B." Howard
