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Investing
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Extend a Quiet Winning Streak
The S&P 500 Index could actually close April with a monthly gain, which would be an extraordinary sign of market resilience.
By David Dittman Published
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Don't Veer Off Course at the First Sign of a Squall in the Markets
When markets go nuts and investor sentiment drops, you can keep your sanity by trusting in and sticking with your long-term plan.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA® Published
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How Business Owners Can Prepare for a Terminal Diagnosis
The most important thing is readiness, whether the owner faces a life-changing diagnosis or an employee does.
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Best 1-Year CD Rates
Savings If you're looking to save for a short-term goal and outpace inflation, a one-year CD can help you achieve both. See our top picks.
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
The Fed meets on May 6 and 7. With a rate cut unlikely this time around, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
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Amazon Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Some Products
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Taxes
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Trump Tax Reform: Are Republicans Quietly Preparing 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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Advisers, Take Note: How 2025 Social Security Changes May Impact Your Clients
What financial advisers might need to know to help their clients navigate Social Security in 2025.
By Jake Klima Published
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Missed Tax Day? You Could Still Be Eligible for These Valuable Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds As many as one million taxpayers could be missing out on a significant tax refund.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Easing the Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Here are some strategies that can help reduce the effort and stress involved.
By Mario Hernandez Published
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How to Access Private Markets with Interval Funds
Let's explore how interval funds work — and how they're opening the doors to private market investing.
By Nicholas Pope Published
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Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide
Medical expenses aren't slowing down, and if you're not prepared, they can hit you like a ton of bricks.
By Bob Chitrathorn Published
Retirement
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Social Security Under Trump Live Updates: Donating to SS Trust Funds, Trump's First 100 Days and Enrolling in Medicare Part B
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Trump's Immigration Policies and the Price of Home Healthcare: First 100 Days
President Trump's immigration policies may wallop your pocketbook if you rely on a home healthcare aide.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Trump's First 100 Days: Retirement Savers Learn the Importance of Staying the Course
From wild stock market gyrations to emotional trading, here’s how President Trump's first 100 days have impacted retirement savers.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
Real Estate
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Five DIY Security Upgrades That Can Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
Protect your home and your wallet with these easy, affordable upgrades that may qualify you for insurance discounts.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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What It Really Takes to Buy a Home in 2025: Affordability, Income and Market Challenges
Home prices are up, mortgage rates are high and buyers are getting older. Here's what it really takes to afford a house in today's market.
By Dori Zinn Published
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Arizona Retirement: Nine Things You Must Know
retirement The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this southwestern state.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Economic Forecasts
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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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AI Heads to Washington
The Kiplinger Letter There’s big opportunity for AI tools that analyze MRIs and other medical images. But also big challenges that clinicians and companies will have to overcome.
By John Miley 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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