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Investing
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Staying Strong
Economic Forecasts Consumer spending is still surprisingly strong as the holiday season nears.
By David Payne Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise on Strong September Retail Sales
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's earnings beat and solid outlook created tailwinds for several chip stocks.
By Karee Venema Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features a number of Federal Reserve speakers as well as the latest retail sales data.
By Karee Venema Last updated
Personal Finance
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Election Updates: What Candidates Are Saying About Your Money
The latest election updates on what candidates are saying as it concerns people's finances, along with commentary and analysis from Kiplinger experts.
By Alexandra Svokos Last updated
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Staying Strong
Economic Forecasts Consumer spending is still surprisingly strong as the holiday season nears.
By David Payne Last updated
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Apple Card Review: Should You Get One?
The Apple Card delivers up to 3% cash back and other benefits to the Apple faithful. But Apple loyalists should also consider competing cards.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
Meet Kiplinger's Experts
Taxes
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States That Offer a Child Tax Credit in 2024
Child Tax Credit Fifteen states plus the District of Columbia currently offer a child tax credit. Here’s how much you can get.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Five Ways to Minimize a Higher Capital Gains Tax Rate
With Harris’ proposal to raise the capital gains tax rate (which would require congressional approval), investors might want to consider tax-lowering options.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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W-4 Form: Tax Withholding Tips to Optimize Your Taxes This Year
Tax Forms Knowing how the W-4 form works can help with new jobs, tax refunds, and avoiding estimated tax payments.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
Kiplinger Advisor Collective
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Seven Simple Ways to Improve Your Credit Score (According to Experts)
In the world of credit, responsibility is greatly rewarded.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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It's Time to Make a Plan for Your Cash
While we are unlikely to return to the days of zero interest rate policy, cash and cash equivalents won't be the slam dunk they have been during the past two years.
By Stephen Kates Published
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Five Common Credit Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes are an often inevitable fact of life, but knowledge truly is power when it comes to financial wellness.
By Rod Griffin Published
Retirement
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Understand Your ESOP Benefit: The Diversification Option
You can sell your shares back to the company during your employment years, called diversification in ESOP terms. What are the pros and cons?
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums Paid
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Special Report: Trade Deficit Narrows in August
Forecasts After weighing on economic growth for much of the year, trade should become less of a headwind this fall.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Mixed Inflation Report Tilts Positive
Economic Forecasts Slower-rising shelter prices in the CPI should outweigh increasing prices in other services.
By David Payne Last updated
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Meta and Microsoft Highlight Big Questions for AR’s Future
The Letter As Meta shows off a flashy AR prototype, Microsoft quietly stops supporting its own AR headset. The two companies highlight the promise and peril of AR.
By John Miley Published
The Letter