(Image credit: Getty Images) When you think of natural disasters, you probably think along the lines of hurricanes on the East and Gulf Coasts, earthquakes and wildfires out West and tornadoes in the South and Midwest. But that mental map is about as current as knowing all of your neighbors by name. (And don’t pretend […]
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These days, it seems like every other TV commercial is for yet another insurance product. While consumer choice can be a good thing, not all insurance is as essential as the ads make it seem. “There’s a lot of sales and marketing based on fear that especially targets retirees,” says Jonathan Howard, a certified financial
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(Image credit: Getty Images) The stock market is hitting record highs again. Nvidia recently crossed $5 trillion. OpenAI is eyeing a $1 trillion IPO (although going public doesn’t appear to be its biggest priority). In 2025, AI and semiconductor ETFs exploded — a classic late-stage sign of market fever. But on the ground, the real
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(Image credit: Getty Images) The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a modest uptick in inflation, but the data on price growth are muddied considering October figures were not collected due to the record-long government shutdown. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, headline CPI was up 0.2% from September to November, slower than
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(Image credit: Getty Images) A belated but better-than-expected read on still-spotty consumer price data was enough to support a relief rally for the stock market on Thursday. Strong earnings and guidance from a major player in the AI revolution provided a fresh bounce for a beleaguered technology sector and elevated the risk-on mood. Core inflation
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US House passes bill to speed energy infrastructure permits despite environmental concerns
Property taxes. All homeowners pay them, but no one enjoys writing the check. That annoyance might change soon, however. Retirees in seven lucky states could see new property tax relief take effect in 2026, offering a very real chance of significantly lowering their annual tax bill. To find these opportunities, Kiplinger searched for recently proposed
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Trump Media bets on fusion energy with $6 billion TAE deal
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(Image credit: Getty Images) If you’ve been considering changing your home internet provider, Verizon is offering a limited-time deal with a nice perk. New customers who switch to Verizon home internet can choose a free Nintendo Switch, a Samsung TV or a Samsung Galaxy Tab with select plans. A free device can make switching providers
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(Image credit: Getty Images) You worked hard all year and were awarded an amazing bonus. It’s time to go on a shopping spree and treat yourself — because you only live once, so why not live it up? Let me stop you there: Don’t spend it all in one place. Of course it’s important to
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