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Kiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Spending, Costs Rise
Economic Forecasts Trade deals reduce tariff uncertainty, but lock in higher costs of imports.
By David Payne Last updated
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Selling Your Business? This Powerful Insurance Option Unlocks Multigenerational Wealth
Private placement life insurance (PPLI) offers almost unbelievable investment flexibility, estate planning and tax advantages. And it's completely legit.
By Jamie Carroll Published
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Back‑to‑School Tax‑Free Deals Hit Walmart & Apple This Summer: States, Dates and Limits
Sales Tax Select states host sales tax holidays during the summer. Here’s what you can purchase.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Ready to Retire? Your Five-Year Business Exit Strategy
If you're a business owner looking to sell and retire, it can take years to complete the process. Use this five-year timeline to prepare and stay on track.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Take It From a Tax Attorney: This Is a Magic Multimillion-Dollar Tax-Saving Strategy
The qualified small business 1202 stock exemption is a $10 million exclusion that seems too good to be true and is often overlooked.
By John M. Goralka Published
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AI-Powered Smart Glasses Set to Make a Bigger Splash
The Kiplinger Letter Meta leads the way with its sleek, fashionable smart glasses, but Apple reportedly plans to join the fray by late 2026. Improved AI will lure more customers.
By John Miley Published
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Exports have held up reasonably well despite tariff disputes
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Can the U.S. Break China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals?
The Letter China is using its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?
By David Payne Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumers Came Back in June
Economic Forecasts Core retail sales beat expectations, but tariff effects may hurt later.
By David Payne Last updated
Economic Forecasts