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Strathroy | Istock | Getty ImagesFor nearly a century, John Dioguardi’s family has been making custom headstones and other memorial markers at Rome Monument in western Pennsylvania. Recently, he’s wondered how much time his business has left.Dioguardi has been trying to adapt for more than a decade as the rise in cremations has hurt demand for the traditional burial markers his business has become synonymous with. This year, they’ve been dealt another blow: President Donald Trump’s broad and steep tariffs, which have driven up costs for granite coming to American graveyards from around the world.”I hope this all works out,”…

Finland’s weather is notoriously unfriendly; but even so, your food order might be delivered by a drone. On a rainy day after Helsinki’s annual Slush conference, Finnish entrepreneur Ville Leppälä took TechCrunch behind the scenes of a three-party partnership between Irish drone delivery company Manna, DoorDash-owned food delivery platform Wolt, and his own startup, Huuva. Huuva, whose name means kitchen hood, raised a seed round led by General Catalyst in 2022 with the promise of bringing good food to the suburbs. While it branched out of its cloud kitchen origins, its business still relies heavily on delivery tech — now…

(Investing)– Ukraine has agreed to the terms of a potential peace deal with the United States, according to a U.S. official who spoke to ABC News on Tuesday. “The Ukrainians have agreed to the peace deal,” the official said. “There are some minor details to be sorted out but they have agreed to a peace deal.” The peace plan presented to Ukraine in Geneva has been revised from 28 points to 19 points. The new version removes provisions regarding amnesty for acts committed during the war and limits on the future size of Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Whether you’re pleased or disappointed about the resumption of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle may depend on whether you are primarily a borrower or a saver. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, if you’re an investor, now is a good time to review your portfolio and make some tweaks to accommodate — and capitalize — on a lower-rate regime.The quarter-point rate cut from the Fed in September was the first since December 2024. The central bank followed this up with another one in October, and while it’s too soon to call the December meeting, more…

You can save more for retirement this year thanks to an increase in the 401(k) contribution limit for 2026. The IRS adjusts contribution limits and other tax provisions for inflation each year.High inflation as of late means this is the fourth year in a row that the adjustments have resulted in a higher 401(k) contribution limit. But what about your IRA?Here’s how much you can contribute to retirement accounts in 2026. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the…

Meeting with friends for lunch this week, I had the pleasure of hearing them reflect on their lives, their marriage, their children (and grandchildren), their work (nearing retirement), and their financial situation (which is likely better than they’d ever imagined). Theirs was not a superficial, passing gratitude that was expressed, but a deeper, hard-earned sense of contentment and enduring ease that they’re carrying into the Thanksgiving weekend.What’s on your list?gettyHaving spent the entirety of my career in wealth management, predominantly serving those whose financial circumstances range from very good to very very good, I can assure you that this isn’t…

After a strong, short Thanksgiving week for U.S. stocks, a busy schedule of economic indicators and corporate earnings awaits. Private sector payrolls for November could prove a highlight, though market watchers will have to wait until later in December to get the government’s latest monthly jobs report, which was delayed by the government shutdown. Reports on consumer credit and sentiment, along with fresh data on the manufacturing and services sectors, are also expected. Several large tech companies, including customer relationship management software leader Salesforce, cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, and Marvell Technology, are set to report earnings this week. Reports from dollar…

Every year, Americans run through the cycle of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, all dedicated to finding deals for gifts, necessities and everything in between.Once that routine is done, though, comes Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back. This year, Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine spoke to Asha Curran in New York City, the CEO of GivingTuesday, an independent nonprofit organization that connects nonprofits around the globe.Hear from Curran about the meaning of Giving Tuesday, its impact and what you can do. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. CLICK…

New year, new you. To start 2026 off on the right foot financially, you may have to put some legwork in right now. That might mean finding your 401(k) login and changing your retirement contributions, reading up on new changes to federal tax law, and taking a look at some of your accounts for the first time in a year. Here are four tips that will help you enter 2026 in a stronger financial position. 1. Contribute More To Your Workplace Retirement Plan If you’re approaching the end of the year with some additional cash, consider boosting your workplace retirement…