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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.
By John Miley
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Are Buffett and Berkshire About to Bail on Kraft Heinz Stock?
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway own a lot of Kraft Heinz stock, so what happens when they decide to sell KHC?
By Jeff Reeves
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Trump 2.0's Performance So Far, According to the Stock Market
Six months after President Donald Trump's inauguration, take a look at how the stock market has performed.
By David Dittman
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GM Not Planning to Raise Car Prices Despite Tariff Hit, CFO Says
Car Prices GM stock's second-quarter earnings said the company took a $1 billion hit from tariffs, but the CFO said they won't raise prices on cars.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
By David Payne
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Final Blog Post — for Now
Social Security Blog Social Security has undergone big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
By Joy Taylor
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Will State Laws Hurt AI’s Future?
The Kiplinger Letter Republicans in Congress are considering a moratorium on state AI laws. But it’s likely a growing patchwork of state AI regulations will be here for a while.
By John Miley
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Ask the Editor — Reader Questions on Gifts, Estate Tax
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on gifts, the estate tax and stepped-up basis upon death.
By Joy Taylor
