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1 day ago | kiplinger.com | Kelley R. Taylor

For many people in the United States, working overtime is a financial lifeline, helping to cover rising grocery bills, unexpected expenses, or simply keep up with the cost of living. Data suggest that almost 25% of workers regularly work more than 40 hours a week, though some studies put that number as high as 40%. While those extra hours can mean a bigger paycheck for some, they often also mean a bigger tax bill since, at the federal level, overtime pay is taxed just like regular wages.

1 day ago | kiplinger.com | Karee Venema

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation rose less than expected in April, encouraging news for those worried about the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on price growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, headline CPI rose 0.2% month over month in April, faster than March's 0.1% decline and in line with economists' projections. However, CPI was up 2.3% year over year, slower than the 2.4% consensus estimate and the lowest reading since February 2021.

2 days ago | kiplinger.com | Karee Venema

Stocks jumped out of the gate Monday on reports of productive trade talks between the U.S. and China. The momentum lasted into the close, too, with all three indexes putting a big dent in their year-to-date deficits. Over the weekend, high-level trade negotiators from the two countries met in Geneva, Switzerland, where they agreed to a 90-day truce that drastically lowers retaliatory tariffs. The U.S. and China will continue trade talks over this period.

2 days ago | kiplinger.com | Donna Fuscaldo

Nobody wants to hear they’re becoming their parents, but as we age it's often inevitable. It’s hard to escape it when their morals, values and idiosyncrasies have been etched into our brains. Unless, however, we’re talking about retirement saving, planning and investing. When it comes to baby boomers and Gen Xers, their approaches couldn’t be more different. Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 (according to Pew Research), number 69 million strong.

2 days ago | kiplinger.com | Rachael Green

If Sam’s Club aggressive expansion plan to add 15 new locations per year is bringing a brand new location near you, it might be time to grab a membership and see what Costco’s biggest rival has to offer. Like Costco, Sam’s Club is a member’s only warehouse club promising everyday low prices and savings on gas, groceries, home goods and more. In fact, if lower prices are your top priority, Sam’s Club actually beats Costco across many staple groceries and household essentials.