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kiplinger. com > retirement > retirement-planning > inflation-isnt-the-real-problem-having-no-plan-for-it-is

Inflation Isn't the Real Problem: Having No Plan to Account for It Is

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (972+ words) One of the biggest mistakes you can make in retirement is buying an "inflation protection" investment instead of reviewing your financial plan to make sure it can withstand rising costs. Economists, Federal Reserve watchers, market strategists and all of Wall…...

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kiplinger. com > personal-finance > savings > what-to-do-when-lower-interest-rates-make-it-harder-to-save

Don't Stop Saving When Interest Rates Drop " Just Switch Up the Game a Bit

1+ hour, 32+ min ago  (434+ words) While borrowers reap the benefits of lower interest rates, savers are seeing their savings earning less. What are your options if you're disillusioned? When interest rates fall, as they did toward the end of 2025, borrowers across the country breathe a…...

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kiplinger. com > investing > stocks > stocks-struggle-with-spiking-bond-yields-stock-market-today

Stocks Struggle With Spiking Bond Yields: Stock Market Today

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (690+ words) The war in the Middle East doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. On the other hand, Nvidia will report earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Stocks opened lower and drifted higher through the middle of the trading…...

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kiplinger. com > retirement > social-security > social-security-cola-2027

Inflation Drives Surge in 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (517+ words) Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3. 9% " a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2. 8%. In April 2026, the average Social Security benefit for retired workers stood at $2, 081. 16, according to the…...

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kiplinger. com > taxes > how-a-new-fed-chair-could-affect-what-you-owe-the-irs-in-2026-without-changing-tax-law

How a New Fed Chair Could Affect What You Owe the IRS in 2026 Without Changing Tax Law

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (755+ words) As Kevin Warsh prepares to lead the Federal Reserve, interest rate policy could shape household earnings and taxable income. After months of scrutiny around the Federal Reserve and its leadership, President Donald Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, is set to become…...

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kiplinger. com > personal-finance > savings-accounts > warsh-nomination-fed-impact-on-savers

What the New Fed Chair Means for Savers

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (768+ words) Here's a look at how Kevin Warsh could influence future Fed policy " and what that means for you. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former governor of the Federal Reserve, to be the next head of the Fed back…...

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kiplinger. com > investing > etfs > etfs-to-hedge-your-inflation-risk

I'm an Investing Expert. Here Are 5 ETFs You Can Use to Hedge Your Inflation Risk

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1685+ words) Investors looking to preserve the purchasing power of their portfolio may find these inflation-hedging ETFs useful. In a modern economic system, some level of inflation is expected and largely unavoidable. Population growth increases demand. Fiscal spending injects money into the…...

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kiplinger. com > investing > direct-energy-investing-high-earner-tax-advantages

Direct Energy Investing: Tax Advantages and Other Wins For High Earners

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1115+ words) Direct energy investing offers unique tax benefits, such as current-year deductions and potential asset growth through private oil and gas ventures, but high-income households should carefully evaluate its risks, not just its tax treatment. For many high-income households, tax planning…...

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kiplinger. com > retirement > happy-retirement > questions-to-ensure-your-retirement-is-inflation-proof

3 Questions to Ask to See if Inflation is Quietly Draining Your Nest Egg

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (845+ words) The price of everything from food to gas is rising, but that doesn't have to derail your retirement plans. Ask yourself these three questions to make sure you are still on the right track. From gas to health care, prices…...

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kiplinger. com > personal-finance > rewards-credit-cards > wireless-network-value-everyday-spending-t-mobile-visa

When Your Wireless Network and Rewards Card Work Together

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (1119+ words) Sponsor Content Created With T-Mobile Turning everyday spending into wireless rewards. Wireless service has become a necessity in modern life, with 91% of Americans owning a smartphone in 2025, according to Pew Research. Wireless service helps people work, navigate, stream, and stay…...

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