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Gen X Investors: Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Bubble

Gen X Investors: Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Bubble

(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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The November CPI Report Is Out. Here’s What It Means for Rising Prices

The November CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for Rising Prices

(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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Cooler Inflation Supports a Relief Rally: Stock Market Today

Cooler Inflation Supports a Relief Rally: Stock Market Today

(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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Retirement Property Tax Relief: Older Adults Could Save $6,500 in 2026

Retirement Property Tax Relief: Older Adults Could Save $6,500 in 2026

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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Verizon Home Internet Is Offering Free Tech to New Customers

Verizon Home Internet Is Offering Free Tech to New Customers

(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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