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Some analysts see ample opportunity now that the U.S. plans to allow chip sales to China again, but others worry about further geopolitical roadblocks.

Airport lounges can offer a quiet break from the crowded terminal, giving you space to relax, enjoy a meal or squeeze in some work before your flight. They’re designed to be calmer and more comfortable than the gate area, which makes them especially appealing during busy travel seasons.Lounge access has also become more common. Many of the top travel credit cards include it as a perk, and certain tickets or elite statuses also offer entry. If you’re flying this holiday season, you might find yourself using a lounge for the first time.Before you step inside, it helps to know what…

This 26 piece Tupperware set is on sale for $7.97 right now.  I think that is a fantastic deal – especially if you will have a lot of holiday leftovers or if you might want to get into meal prep in the New Year.   You can choose from blue lids or red lids and you can get 13 pieces in total in varying sizes and 13 matching lids.  This style has a vent button on the lid so they can be placed in the microwave. Click here to take a look.

In This Article Let’s be honest: You probably started your short-term rental journey to make more money. You wanted extra cash flow and maybe a path to financial freedom, not another stressful part-time job that barely breaks even. But is your pricing strategy actually helping you reach that goal, or is it quietly choking your revenue? If your honest answer is “I don’t know” or “not really,” your pricing is not just a minor problem. It is probably one of the main reasons your property is underperforming. That is why I sat down with one of the most obsessive minds…

Many Americans might have more than one reason to celebrate the New Year. Tax refunds in 2026 are projected to be the “largest ever,” according to an analysis cited by the Republican-led Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.The projected increase is expected to boost the average federal tax refund amount by around $1,000 for taxpayers.However, that benefit is not universal: The size of your tax refund, if any, will ultimately depend on tax break eligibility requirements and other factors (like your filing status, taxable income, etc.). From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a…

Tariffs, rising inflation, stock market volatility, oh my…and that’s just this year.It’s understandable to get more conservative with your investments the closer you are to retirement or if you’re already there. After all, the money has to last decades. Plus, you worked hard amassing your nest egg, so who can blame you for wanting to protect it!It’s why conservative portfolio constructions — such as 40% stocks, 60% fixed income — exist, or why annuity sales in the third quarter alone reached nearly $120 billion. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from…

It’s not a big enough dip to really make a difference, but mortgage interest rates are lower today.The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.11% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is five basis points lower than yesterday and unchanged from a week ago. (See our chart below for more specifics.) A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point.Though this wasn’t much of a move, if you’re shopping for a home or thinking about refinancing, this might be a sign to start following rates a bit more closely. Even…

A CDC panel decided to end the universal birth dose of a hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, with some officials pointing to Denmark’s policies as a model.

Dave:2026 is shaping up to be the start of what Redfin calls the Great Housing Reset, a long, slow period where affordability improves and the market normalizes not a quick flip or a recession. I’m Dave Meyer and today I’m joined by Redfin’s Head of Economic Research, Chen Zhao. To unpack their new annual predictions report, we’ll dive into each of their 11 predictions and walk through the headline calls from rate cuts to sales, inching up rents, reaccelerating, and which markets are likely to heat up or Cool down. This is on the market. Let’s get into it. Jen,…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Today’s clients no longer want piecemeal financial help. They want a family office experience, even if they’re not ultra-wealthy.That means receiving investment guidance, tax filing and planning and estate planning all in one place. The old model of an adviser building a 60/40 portfolio or a CPA filing a return once a year no longer meets expectations.Clients increasingly expect integrated investment, tax and estate planning support as part of holistic wealth management. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special…