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Just like spring and summer always lead to fall and winter, we know winter is coming and another recession is on the horizon, we just don’t know when. If you have a leak in your roof, when’s the best time to fix that leak? Before it rains, because once the rain comes, it’s too late.… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Recession: Six Considerations for Retirees

Stocks jumped after the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that inflation cooled moderately last month, with prices rising by less than 5% on an annual basis for the first time in two years. Two of the three major benchmarks lost steam as Wednesday’s session progressed, however, as the implications of the CPI report sunk… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam After CPI Report

There are always incredible trinkets associated with a special event, and King Charles III’s coronation in the United Kingdom on May 6 was no exception. To honor the man ascending to the throne, all kinds of memorabilia has been made (opens in new tab), including beautiful ceramics, special coins, and even caped teddy bears. It’s… Continue reading The King’s Coronation Led to a Wave of Royal Memorabilia – But Is It a Good Investment?

It was a relatively quiet session for the stock market Tuesday, with investors hesitant to make any big bets ahead of tomorrow’s inflation data. But while price action in the major benchmarks was muted, several individual stocks made significant moves – including two electric vehicle (EV) stocks that sold off sharply after earnings.   The… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Churn Ahead of April CPI Report

The debt ceiling is a limit on the amount of debt Treasury can incur and influences how much money the government can borrow. The debt ceiling is one of the hottest topics of the year, so to keep you in the loop on what is going on, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will update… Continue reading Debt Ceiling Will Be Averted but It Won’t Be Easy: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Despite Friday’s impressive rally, stocks were choppy to start the new week. Regional bank stocks remained in focus following last week’s massive selloff, while investors also looked ahead to this week’s inflation data, which includes Wednesday’s release of the April consumer price index.  Last week, the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE (opens in new… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Choppy With Inflation Data on Deck

The debt ceiling is a limit on the amount of debt Treasury can incur and influences how much money the government can borrow. The debt ceiling is one of the hottest topics of the year, so to keep you in the loop on what is going on, our highly experienced Kiplinger Letter team will update… Continue reading Debt Ceiling Compromise Likely to Avert a Default: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

China is a world superpower, so the fortunes of the Chinese economy have a big impact across the world, and of course in the U.S. too.  Our hugely experienced Kiplinger Letter team will update you on all the important developments in China and what impact that has at home and for investors (Get a free… Continue reading China to Benefit from U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts