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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
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Trump Dials Back Most Tariffs but Targets China
The Kiplinger Letter Wall Street hopes that higher tariffs on most countries are on hold for good. But the trade war between the U.S. and China is heating up.
By Jim Patterson Published
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Ray Dalio Is Ringing Alarm Bells About 'Something Worse Than a Recession'
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio has been sounding off about his concerns for the global economy as a result of tariffs and certain policies, as well as other factors.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Are You Ready to Pay More Taxes to Save Social Security?
Social Security Across party lines, many believe saving Social Security trumps other financial considerations.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Best Investments to Sidestep a Trade War
These ETFs are well-designed to weather rising U.S. protectionism and retaliatory tariffs.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Trump's Sweeping New Tariffs Rattle Wall Street, Main Street
The Kiplinger Letter Trump is promising that the short-term pain of steep new tariffs on imports will spark a manufacturing renaissance. But they pose major risks in the near term.
By Jim Patterson Published
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Cory Booker Highlights 2025 Tax Debate: ‘Are You Better Off Than You Were 71 Days Ago?’
Tax Policy A speech protesting Trump’s policies, including tax plans, breaks U.S. Senate records.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Taxpayer Revolt? Why More People Are Avoiding Filing Taxes This Year
Tax Season It may be tempting to skip filing due to the overwhelmed IRS, but doing so could have financial and legal consequences.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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