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What Does the Federal Reserve Actually Do?The Federal Reserve has been a major plotline in the economy in recent years. So, how does the Federal Reserve work?
By Kim Clark
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Surprise Good News May Not LastEconomic Forecasts Energy prices are headed up again. Will core inflation follow?
By David Payne
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What the June CPI Report ShowedThe June CPI shows inflation cooled as energy prices declined, and the data give the Federal Reserve breathing room on interest rates.
By Dan Burrows
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Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social SecuritySocial Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
By Kate Schubel
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Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?The Kiplinger Letter If nothing is done, Social Security benefits will need to be cut by 22% in 2033.
By David Payne
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?The Social Security Act of 1983 brought the president and vice president under the Social Security program. We investigate which presidents are on the payroll.
By Donna LeValley
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How Much a Trump Account Could Be WorthThe new tax-advantaged vehicles can give kids a leg up on savings, but they're not the best option for everyone.
By Beth Braverman
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Iran and the Global Oil Industry: A Kiplinger Special ReportThe Kiplinger Letter Even after the war ends, oil producers and importers will be racing to lessen their reliance on oil shipments through the Persian Gulf.
By Jim Patterson
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You Might Get to Vote on Who OKs Your Insurance HikesCheck the record of your state's insurance commissioner and then vote in their next election (or on the governor, depending on how your commissioner is chosen).
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
