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Estate Planning Strategies to Consider as Election Nears
Are big changes in tax laws coming soon? Not likely, but you might want to take advantage of higher estate and gift tax exemptions well before the end of 2025.
By David Handler, J.D. Published
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Taking Stock of the Presidential Race: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter As Trump consolidates Republicans, Biden faces pressure to drop out.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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Congress Spends Big on Closing the Digital Divide
The Kiplinger Letter A massive spending program is designed to bring high-speed internet to rural and remote locations.
By John Miley Published
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When Will Payouts Begin in $725M Facebook Settlement?
You may be owed money from Meta as part of a Facebook settlement stemming from the 2016 election. Here's what you should know.
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Future U.S. Economic Growth Hinges on Immigrants
The Kiplinger Letter With the native birthrate slipping, employers are increasingly relying on foreign-born workers to staff up.
By David Payne Published
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Biden's Plans to Impose an Income Tax on Death
The Tax Letter The president has proposed a new taxing regime that would make death an income tax realization event for wealthy decedents.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Key Tax Provisions That Are Expiring After 2025
The Tax Letter Unless Congress decides to act, lots of tax changes will take effect in 2026, including higher tax rates and lower standard deductions.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Federal Reserve Meeting: Kiplinger Analysis and Commentary
Investors of all kinds have been eagerly awaiting news from the May Federal Reserve meeting. Here are live updates and commentary from Kiplinger experts.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Social Security Changes How Overpayments are Handled
The Social Security Administration announced a change to how overpayments are handled.
By Joey Solitro Published