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Trump’s Latest Pitch: No Taxes If You Earn Less Than $150K?
Taxes The Trump administration reportedly wants to eliminate taxes for certain earners.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Retirement Mostly for Fortune 500 Workers, Says BlackRock CEO
Larry Fink believes that an adequately funded retirement is beyond the reach of most Americans. He has three suggestions for fixing the problem.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Analysts' Top S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now
UnitedHealth Group, Amazon.com and Nvidia are just three names making the Street's list of top-rated stocks this month.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle After Big Fed Gains
An unexpected rise in existing home sales couldn't save stocks on Thursday.
By Karee Venema Published
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Stocks With the Highest Dividend Yields in the S&P 500
Ford Motor and Dow lead the list of stocks with the highest dividend yields in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2025
Take a fresh look at budgeting and savings opportunities for where to store your cash this year, to ensure you leave no stone unturned.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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AI Tax Scams Target Middle and Older Adults: What to Know
Scams Whether you’re a retiree or Gen Z, scammers can gouge big financial losses with the help of artificial intelligence.
By Kate Schubel Published
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March Federal Reserve Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The March Fed meeting is finally here, with Wall Street anxious to see what Jerome Powell & Co. have to say on inflation and interest rates.
By Kiplinger Staff Last updated
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here are some of the best 30-year mortgage rates today as they've started slowly going down.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Enjoy a Fed Day Relief Rally
The question now is whether Jerome Powell and other policymakers can get the balance right given all the new noise.
By David Dittman Published
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How the Federal Reserve's Decision to Hold Rates Steady Affects Your Savings
Explore how the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates influences the yields on high-yield savings accounts and CDs.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Why a 5-year CD is Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting
With no rate cut at the Fed meeting in March, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
At the March Fed meeting, they decided to refrain from rate cuts, giving savers more time to earn a great rate.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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14 Things Medicare Gives You for Free
Medicare beneficiaries often pay monthly premiums, copays, annual deductibles and prescription drug costs. But what you may not know is that some services don’t cost anything at all.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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DOGE Gains More Grip on IRS Amid Leadership Reshuffle
IRS The IRS acting chief counsel was recently removed from his role, adding to the chaos at the federal tax agency. Here’s what it means for you.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Skid Into Another Risk-Off Turn
The promise of the AI revolution can't overcome flickering hopes for a "Fed put."
By David Dittman Published
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With DOGE Making Cuts at National Parks, Can You Still Use Your Senior Pass?
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 62 or older, you can still use your Senior Pass at any and all National Parks in the U.S. Here's what the Senior Pass is and how to use it.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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10 States with the Cheapest Home Insurance in 2025
Homeowners in these 10 states pay at least $1,000 less than the national average for home insurance.
By Rachael Green Published
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Loneliness a Risk When Retiring Abroad, Says New Study
More Americans want to retire abroad, but loneliness can undermine your happiness and health, even in paradise. Here's how to avoid loneliness abroad.
By Christy Bieber Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Dow Adds 353 Points Despite Soft Retail Sales
Investors and traders shake off another set of shaky economic numbers and send 10 of 11 sectors higher on Monday.
By David Dittman Published
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A Move Away From Free Trade
The Letter President Trump says long-term gain will be worth short-term pain, but the pain could be significant this year.
By David Payne Published
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Trump Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Hike Soda, Housing Prices
Tariffs The president enacted 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. Here's how it could impact you.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Best Defensive Stocks to Buy Now
Investors are concerned about tariffs, inflation, interest rates and economic growth. The best defensive stocks can protect your portfolio against these risks.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps 674 Points in Friday's Relief Rally
The gains weren't limited to stocks, though, with gold futures closing above the $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The S&P 500 Falls Into Correction Territory After Trump's 200% EU Tariff Threats
The White House said alcohol imports from the European Union could soon face tariffs of 200%.
By Karee Venema Published
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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Stocks?
A federal government shutdown doesn't spell doom for stocks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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The Explosion of New AI Tools
The Kiplinger Letter Workers and consumers soon won’t be able to escape generative AI. Does that mean societal disruption and productivity gains are right around the corner?
By John Miley Published