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The Stock Market Is Selling Off. Here's What Investors Should Do
Investors started fleeing the equities market en masse in response to the Trump administration's "jaw-dropping" tariffs. But the experts say don't panic.
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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.
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See How Trump's Tariffs Impact Your Shopping
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imported goods from a litany of countries. See how these tariffs will impact your favorite clothing line.
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Hot Upcoming IPOs to Watch
The most exciting upcoming IPOs include buy now, pay later firm Klarna and ticketing giant StubHub.
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Wall Street Is Worried About Apple Stock. Should You Be, Too?
Analysts expect Trump's sweeping tariffs to have an outsized impact on Apple stock. How concerned should investors be?
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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops Another 2,231 Points to Hit a Correction
The Nasdaq Composite, meanwhile, entered a new bear market with its latest slide.
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Labor Market Strength Surprises
Economic Forecasts Strong job growth in September and revisions to July and August indicate the labor market’s weakness was overstated.
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The Best ETFs to Buy Now
Finding the best ETFs to buy in an uncertain market environment can seem like a tall task, but these five picks are a good place to start.
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GameStop Is Closing More Stores — Here’s Where to Shop Instead
As GameStop closes more locations, here’s how to score similar deals on games, consoles and collectibles at other major retailers.
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Will Dr. Oz Push Medicare Advantage Plans as Head of CMS Now He's Confirmed?
As original Medicare faces funding shortfalls, Dr. Oz might shift to private insurance providers through Medicare Advantage. Here's what we know so far.
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Tariff Turmoil Overshadows Strong March Jobs Report: What the Experts Are Saying
The March jobs report came in stronger than expected, but the good news is being overshadowed by President Trump's trade war.
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Is Your Local Bank Closing? Why Branches Are Disappearing Nationwide
Major banks are closing branches across the U.S. Discover what's behind the trend and how it could affect your access to in-person banking.
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Why I'd Put My Tax Refund in a Money Market Account
A money market account offers you the benefits of having access to your money when you need it, while earning a rate outpacing inflation.
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Are You Making the Most Of Your Amex Card's Fine Hotels + Resorts Perks?
Three examples of hotel stays in Sydney, Vegas and Lisbon show what you get through American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Dives 1,679 Points on Trump Tariff Shock
U.S. stocks lost roughly $3.1 trillion in market cap on Thursday – the biggest one-day decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
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Stagflation: What It Is and Why Retirees Should Care
Stagflation — the economic bogeyman of the 1970's — may return to the US. Here's what it could mean to your retirement.
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What Is Common Stock?
Not many investors ever seriously address the simple question of what is common stock. You should, because it's important to know what you're buying.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Are Mixed Before Liberation Day
Markets look forward to what comes with the reordering of 80-year-old global trade relationships.
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Come to Decanter’s Exclusive NY Wine Tasting 2024 – With a Special Discount
Save 20% on June’s Fine Wine Encounter tickets with this Kiplinger promo code.
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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.
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The IRS Is Sending Up to $1,400 to One Million People: Are You Eligible?
Tax Credits A million taxpayers overlooked valuable tax relief during the pandemic and could receive an automatic payment.
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Are Mixed Before Liberation Day
Markets are getting into the freewheeling rhythm of a second Trump administration.
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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.
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New South Carolina Income Tax Cut Might Eat Your Cash
State Taxes South Carolina’s flat income tax bill could have the majority of residents paying higher income taxes. Find out how.
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Best Money Market Accounts
Savings A money market account offers you ease of access to your cash that other savings accounts don't. You'll also earn a rate outpacing inflation.
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Rises 854 Points From Its Intraday Low
If there's one thing markets hate, it's uncertainty. But uncertainty is all they're getting these days.
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?
Jobs Signs of softness in the labor market should be supportive of rate cuts.
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Six of the Best Target-Date Funds to Buy Now for Your Retirement
These six target-date funds are good set-it-and-forget-it options that are a staple of retirement plans.
