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Will Trump's Education Dept. Order Hurt Scholarships and Key Tax Breaks?
Tax Breaks The Trump administration's efforts to abolish the Department of Education could impact tax policy, college affordability, and your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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March Federal Reserve Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The March Fed meeting is finally here, with Wall Street anxious to see what Jerome Powell & Co. have to say on inflation and interest rates.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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A Move Away From Free Trade
The Letter President Trump says long-term gain will be worth short-term pain, but the pain could be significant this year.
By David Payne Published
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President Trump's Stances on Social Security and Medicare
Social Security and Medicare programs act as lifelines for millions of Americans, especially seniors. How does Trump stand on these issues?
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Your Social Security Checks Won’t Stop If the Government Shuts Down
How Social Security would be affected by a government shutdown, including what happens to checks and what services would be paused.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Your Grocery Bill
Tariffs at the checkout: Preparing for higher grocery bills and how to manage them.
By Carla Ayers Published
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BOI Report for Small Businesses: Deadline, But Without Penalties
The BOI report, once again, has a new deadline, but there won't be fines or penalties for missing it.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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Trump’s Whirlwind Month of Crypto Moves
The Kiplinger Letter The Trump administration wants to strengthen U.S. leadership in the cryptocurrency industry by providing regulatory clarity.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Published
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Trump's Foreign Policy Overhaul
The Kiplinger Letter Trump’s return as president sees the commander in chief aiming to complete the shift to an “America first” policy that started in his first term.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
The Kiplinger Letter