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Red vs Blue: Staying the Financial Course During an Election
History shows economic uncertainty in presidential election years is often unfounded, as the markets perform well, for the most part, no matter who wins.
By Bob Peterson, J.D. Published
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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Keerthi Vedantam Published
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Biden Signs Six-Bill Spending Package In Time To Avert Shutdown
Congress at long last agreed to final funding for six of 12 appropriations bills for the president to sign off on. It now faces a March 22 deadline for the remaining bills.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader?
The Kiplinger Letter The runners and riders to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader are lining up...
By Sean Lengell Published
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
By Esther D’Amico Last updated
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Top 10 Tax Expenditures in 2024: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Costly tax breaks will likely come under scrutiny from lawmakers trying to reduce the national debt. We review the 10 largest individual tax expenditures.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Odds of Republicans Retaking the Senate Gain Momentum: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter With the Democrats facing an uphill task, all eyes are on the Republicans in the race to take the Senate.
By Sean Lengell Published
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Healthcare Costs Top Concerns For Many Voters This Election Year, Study Shows
The top financial worries for most Americans are unexpected medical expenses and healthcare costs, according to a new KFF study.
By Jamie Feldman Published
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H-1B Work Visa Rules Get a Revamp
The Kiplinger Letter H-1B visas allow employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers. Regulators have finalized new rules for this visa program following last fall's proposal.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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