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What Could Derail the Economy This Year?
The Letter While the outlook for the U.S. economy is mostly favorable, there are plenty of risks that bear watching.
By David Payne Published
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Three Ways President Trump Could Impact the Economy
The Letter Some of Trump's top priorities could boost economic growth, but others risk fueling inflation.
By David Payne Published
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10 Predictions for 2025 from The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter As 2025 arrives, here are our top 10 forecasts for the new year.
By Letter Editors Published
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When You Will Start Getting 2025 Social Security Payments
When Social Security recipients will start seeing 2025 checks with the COLA increase.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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How A Government Shutdown Would Affect Medicare and Other Healthcare
A look at how Medicare would be affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related healthcare.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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Can Trump Tariffs Make Childcare More Affordable?
Tariffs President Trump has suggested that tariffs can address the childcare crisis, but economists are doubtful.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Biden's Lame-Duck Agenda
The Letter President Biden rushes to tie up loose ends before Trump takes over.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Could the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) Be Back Again?
Tax Letter Millions of taxpayers could owe the AMT if Congress allows the tax breaks de-fanged in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire.
By Joy Taylor Published
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