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Target to Stop Accepting Personal Checks, But Is the Checkbook Era Really Over?
Target won’t accept personal checks after July 15, following Aldi and Whole Foods Market in ditching the payment method. But while they're on the decline, checks still hold value for some Americans.
By Charlotte Gorbold Published
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Stock Market Today: Markets Mixed as Rising Rate-Cut Bets Boost Small Caps
A surprisingly soft inflation report sparked a rotation from mega-caps into riskier names.
By Dan Burrows 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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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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How to Find the Best Energy Stocks
Energy stocks give investors exposure to oil and gas prices, but how do you find the best ones? We answer that question here.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?
Higher prices for food, apparel and select services helped drive inflation in June.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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June CPI Report Comes in Soft: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Odds rise for a September rate cut after prices fall on a monthly basis for the first time in almost two years.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Is Delta Stock a Buy or Sell After Q2 Earnings?
Delta stock is falling after meeting expectations for its second quarter but issuing soft outlook on the third quarter. Here’s what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Costco Raises Membership Fees For First Time Since 2017
Costco is raising its membership prices for the first time in nearly seven years. Here’s what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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PepsiCo Stock Falls On Q2 Revenue Miss, Revised Outlook: What to Know
PepsiCo stock is trading lower after mixed second-quarter results and revised outlook. Here’s what you need to know.
By Joey Solitro Published
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10 Things To Know For Medicare Open Enrollment
Here are 10 key things to know for Medicare open enrollment. Plan ahead before enrollment season begins in October.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Markets Surge on Dovish Remarks From Powell
The S&P 500 topped 5,600 for the first time ever, boosted by mega-cap tech stocks.
By Dan Burrows Published
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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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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