Personal Finance News, Investing Advice, Business Forecasts (2024)

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Investing

• Rising Prices: Which Goods and Services Are Driving Inflation?Higher prices for services, gas, clothes and other items contributed to hotter-than-expected inflation in February.By Dan BurrowsLast updated 12 March 24

  Economy

• February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About InflationCPIAnother hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut.By Dan BurrowsPublished 12 March 24

  Investing

• Yes, You Can Buy Gold At Costco. Here's What To KnowYes, Costco sells gold bars, and it recently began selling silver coins as well. Here’s what to know.By Joey SolitroLast updated 12 March 24

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Personal Finance

• Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College SavingsUse the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.By Erin BendigPublished 12 March 24

  College

• Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses Worth up to $840 That Come with Free Companion Tickets.We’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $840 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.By Ellen KennedyLast updated 12 March 24

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• Southwest Credit Cards Now Come with a Bonus Offer Worth $750Earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.By Ellen KennedyLast updated 12 March 24

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Taxes

• Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains TaxThe White HousePresident Biden wants to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 12 March 24

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• President Biden Wants a Billionaire Minimum TaxWealth TaxesThe debate over how much tax billionaires and millionaires should pay is heating up again.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 11 March 24

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• How Are Bonuses Taxed?Income TaxTax withholding rules mean a portion of your bonus won’t make it into your bank account.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 11 March 24

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Kiplinger Advisor Collective

• Financing Projects Without Jeopardizing Your Financial FutureFunding large purchases should be thoughtfully planned.By Mario HernandezPublished 7 March 24
• Should I Get a Reverse Mortgage? Six Questions to Ask FirstThe secret to your retirement income could live in your home’s equity.By Kiplinger Advisor CollectivePublished 6 March 24
• Looking for the Right Tax Professional for You? Seven Factors to ConsiderThe right professional will help you more than just once a year.By Kiplinger Advisor CollectivePublished 28 February 24

Retirement

• Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and MedicareThe president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.By Keerthi VedantamPublished 11 March 24

  Politics

• UnitedHealth To Start Testing Medical Claims System Next WeekFollowing cyber hack last month, Change Healthcare parent says it expects to restore key systems during week of March 18.By Joey SolitroLast updated 11 March 24

  Health-insurance

• Wealth Transfer and Strategic Gifting Opportunities for 2024Inflation adjustments to the gift and estate tax exemptions, along with the pending sunset of some tax cuts, make 2024 the year to dig into transfer strategies.By David Weinstock, CFP®, AEP®, CPAPublished 11 March 24

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Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger Trade Outlook: Imports Grow Faster than ExportsEconomic ForecastsWith trade partners struggling, U.S. exporters are in for challenging times.By Rodrigo SermeñoLast updated 11 March 24

  Economic Forecasts

• The Robots Are Coming... But Not For a WhileThe Kiplinger LetterThere’s excitement in the tech sector over the potential of humanoid robots, but widespread adoption is likely to be years away.By John MileyPublished 10 March 24

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• Farmers Face Another Tough Year As Costs Continue to Climb: The Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger LetterFarm income is expected to decline for a second year, while costs continue to up-end farm profitability.By Matthew HousiauxPublished 10 March 24

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