Politics
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Trump IRS Commissioner Billy Long Out: What's Next for the Tax Agency?
IRS An unconventional commissioner came and went amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.
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More Shutdown Struggles Ahead for Divided Congress
The Kiplinger Letter Failure to pass a government funding bill by September 30 would trigger a shutdown of many federal services.
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Zelle Security Lapses Cost Over $1 Billion in Fraud, Lawsuit Claims: What You Need to Know
New York's attorney general is suing Zelle for allegedly allowing "fraudsters to run rampant."
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Trump-Era Regulations Will Ease Access to Crypto
The Kiplinger Letter The president wants to make the U.S. the leader in digital assets.
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What Tariffs Mean for Your Sector Exposure
New, higher and changing tariffs will ripple through the economy and into share prices for many quarters to come.
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Does Donald Trump Claim Social Security Benefits?
Social Security is a hot topic. I thought it would be interesting to see if President Trump and previous presidents collect Social Security benefits.
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Japan Tariffs: 5 Things That Might Get More Expensive for You
President Donald Trump's trade agreement with Japan features a 15% reciprocal tariff for all imported products, which could impact the prices of these items when you shop.
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What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery Bill
The relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay.
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Big Changes Are Ahead for Higher Ed
The Kiplinger Letter A major reform of higher ed is underway. Colleges are bracing for abrupt change, financial headwinds and uncertainty.
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