Since 2018, Americans have wagered nearly $450 billion but there's a dark side with gamblers experiencing increased debt, bankruptcies, and reduced savings. 

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Kiplinger is highlighting five key steps for effective estate planning in 2025, including creating a will, managing digital assets, and leveraging current tax exclusions.

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A recent Bankrate survey reveals that the affordability factor has been cited by 65% of expected non-travelers-- and this group may be budgeting for 'staycations'. 

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A new wave of U.S. tariffs is raising costs and creating supply chain uncertainties for data centers and tech giants. 

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Supply chain disruptions are resulting as Chinese freight ship arrivals at the busiest U.S. ports have dropped significantly due to the ongoing trade war and tariffs.

 

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Amazon briefly considered showing tariff-related costs on some product pages but abandoned the idea following criticism from the White House and a direct call from President Trump to Jeff Bezos. 

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Choose the best option for your portfolio and financial goals by using the various ways to invest in gold, including mining stocks, gold ETFs, futures, and purchasing physical gold. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, Market Wrap, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., A Simple Guide to Investing in Gold, NEM - Newmont Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Economic Impact of the Tariffs, JEPQ - J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, FLJP - Franklin FTSE Japan ETF, Foreign Stocks vs. Domestic Stocks.

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Rising stagflation risks are marked by slow economic growth and high inflation; and they can impact your investments, spending, and overall financial planning. 

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A decline in the US dollar can affect prices, investments, and travel costs, making it important to understand how these changes might influence your everyday life. 

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A recent survey explored Americans’ perceptions of the ideal retirement savings amount, and it highlighted the gap between expectations and reality. 

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