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The best long-term investment stocks are characterized by solid financial standing, consistent dividend growth and steady buybacks of their own shares.

By Mark R. Hake, CFA

The Kiplinger Letter Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sees a future of superintelligent digital assistants. The vision will require massive amounts of spending and drastic change.

By John Miley

Maximizing cash back on everyday spending doesn't have to be complicated.

By Rachael Green

If you live in one of these 10 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.

By Rachael Green

Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.

By Rachael Green

The tech-heavy index was weighed down by significant selling pressure in the wake of AI chipmaker Broadcom's disappointing guidance.

By David Dittman

Inflation will be top of mind this week, with the May CPI and PPI among the economic reports scheduled for release.

By Karee Venema

stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

By Karee Venema

Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.

By David Payne

Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.

By Kate Schubel

The May jobs report was released Friday morning and came in much higher than economists expected..

By Karee Venema

A look at how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, including taxes, contribution limits and college savings benefits.

By Sean Jackson

Technology was one of only two sectors not to close higher on Thursday, and it was basically all about one semiconductor stock.

By David Dittman

Kid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.

By Kate Schubel

Deadlines Summer is almost officially here, but so are the next big IRS tax deadlines.

By Kelley R. Taylor

From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood.

By Sean Jackson

Tax Law The official mobile app is live as the program enters its activation phase. Here’s who is eligible and when your child could receive the $1,000.

By Kate Schubel

Savings Money market accounts offer the flexibility of checking accounts while helping you earn up to 4% APY.

By Sean Jackson

It was probably just one of those days for the stock market after five straight sessions of new record highs, but Middle East questions must be answered soon.

By David Dittman

The best stocks to give your grandchildren have certain qualities in common. Here, we let you know what those are.

By Dan Burrows

To plan smartly for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

By Kathryn Pomroy

This phishing scam doesn't rely on a fake website. Instead, it tricks users into approving access themselves.

By Choncé Maddox

Marvell Technology led the technology sector higher today after Jensen Huang praised the chipmaker.

By Karee Venema

The best closed-end funds (CEFs) remain highly popular with income-seeking investors even amid the rise of exchange-traded funds.

By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF

State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.

By Kate Schubel

Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.

By Kelley R. Taylor

The Kiplinger Letter Rising costs and other headwinds are threatening certain segments of IT spending. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are two big exceptions.

By John Miley