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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Rich?
This survey sets a financial threshold for being considered rich, while also questioning the very concept of "wealth."
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) to Buy Now
The best closed-end funds will significantly boost your portfolio income and allow you to buy their underlying stocks and bonds at a discount.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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Stock Market Today: Markets Hover Near Record Highs on Powell Testimony
Stocks were little changed on light volume as the Fed chief testified before Congress.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates
Here's how to find the best 30-year mortgage rates
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Best Amazon Prime Day Early Deals
Check out these new early deals on everything from tech and clothing to household items and kitchen gadgets now before Amazon Prime Day 2024 drops.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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6 Dividend Growth ETFs to Buy
Dividend growth outperforms the market over time and helps portfolios beat inflation. These dividend growth ETFs give investors the chance to buy the strategy in bundles.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Best US Cities for Renters 2024
What are the best U.S. cities for renters? Charleston, NC, Atlanta, GA, Sarasota, FL, McKinney, TX and Scottsdale, AZ lead the pack, according to a recent RentCafe report.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?
By Erin Bendig Published
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Stock Market Today: Markets Set Fresh Highs as CPI, Earnings Loom
Stocks wavered on light volume ahead of a busy week for economic news and corporate earnings.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Walmart Deals Event Is Now — 30 Best Sales You Don't Want to Miss
Walmart Deals sales event is on now, saving you money on thousands of items from brands like Apple, Keurig, HP, Dyson, Samsung and more.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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1-Year CD Rates
Savings Many 1-year CD accounts are already offering rates of 5% or more. We look at the options on the market.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Analysts' Top S&P 500 Stocks to Buy Now
Amazon, Nvidia and Microsoft top the list of stocks scoring rare Strong Buy consensus ratings. Some of the other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deal Days: Which Is Better?
From household goods and clothing to electronics and toys, which retail giant is the clear winner? The answer may be both.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance Coverage?
Whether it's monitoring your deductible or using a health savings account, here are the best ways to maximize use of your health insurance coverage
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Kiplinger's Economic Calendar for This Week
This week's economic calendar features a pair of key inflation updates and the latest reading on consumer sentiment.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Now's a Great Time to Build a Bond Ladder
Navigating how to proceed with new or rollover money can be daunting. Here are some of the best ways to guarantee a high yield to maturity and full recovery of principal.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
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Amazon Prime Day: Get 5 Months of Amazon Music for Free
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has a free five-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited.
By Charlotte Gorbold Published
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What's the Most Popular Investment? These Investors Might Be Missing Out
The most popular investment may shock you and it has widely underperformed other asset classes. Here’s what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records as Jobs Growth Slows
An uptick in the unemployment rate amid a cooling labor market could accelerate the Fed's rate-cut timeline.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Job Growth Slowing Down
Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's latest jobs forecast. We assess the labor market, employment growth and its effect on the broader economy.
By David Payne Last updated
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Softer June Jobs Report Raises Rate-Cut Bets
Jobs Report Slower hiring and a rise in the unemployment rate up the odds of the Fed easing more than once before year-end, experts say.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema Last updated
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Seven States Where Gas Tax Increased July 1
Gas Taxes Since July has arrived, drivers in several states are facing a gas tax hike.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Insurance Stocks Do Just Fine Amid Harsh Weather
Strange as it sounds, heat waves and car accidents might be good for your portfolio.
By James K. Glassman Published
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq End at Record Highs Ahead of July 4th
Wednesday's abbreviated session was jam-packed with news, including labor market updates and Southwest Airlines' "poison pill."
By Karee Venema Published
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Four Hidden Amazon Prime Video Features To Save You Money
Amazon Prime As streaming services get more expensive, make the most of hidden Amazon Prime Video features like Prime Video Dialogue Boost, Prime Video ‘Free to Me’ feature and more.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher Ahead of Powell Speech
Tesla was the best S&P 500 stock Tuesday after the EV maker disclosed its second-quarter deliveries report.
By Karee Venema Published
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May Job Openings Top Expectations: What to Know
Job openings in May were higher than economists expected, while April's number was revised lower. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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CrowdStrike Stock Downgraded: Should Investors Be Worried?
The downgrade of CrowdStrike is a valuation call, Piper Sandler says. Here's what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published