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How Much Will Car Prices Go Up With Tariffs?
Tariffs could drive car prices up even higher, for new and used cars, as well as for American brands.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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2025 Tax Reform: Are Trump and the GOP Actually Planning to Raise Taxes?
Tax Reform As high-stakes tax reform talks resume on Capitol Hill, questions are swirling about what and President Trump and the GOP will do.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Will Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff Double Your Ticket Prices? What to Know
Tariffs Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films threatens global productions and your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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The IRS is in Chaos
The Tax Letter DOGE, departures, data agreements and more are creating havoc at the IRS.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Trump's Second 100 Days
The Kiplinger Letter President Trump's agenda faces legal and legislative roadblocks.
By Matthew Housiaux Last updated
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Here's How Trump's Harvard Tax Status Threat Could Impact You
Tax Law Trump's latest higher education showdown raises fundamental questions that could reach beyond Harvard's nonprofit tax status.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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80-Year Old Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, To Retire After 44 Years in Congress
‘In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,’ Senator Durbin said in a statement.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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The Economic Impact of the US-China Trade War
The Letter The US-China trade war will impact US consumers and business. The decoupling process could be messy.
By David Payne Published
The Letter