The Strong Dollar’s Winners and Losers

What Retail Reports Say About the Consumer | Earn More With a CD Ladder | Also on Kiplinger Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 17, 2022 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] The Dollar [] [The Strong Dollar’s Winners and Losers]( A strong dollar is a thorn in the side of U.S companies with a global footprint. Revenues earned overseas translate into fewer greenbacks here when the dollar is strengthening. And U.S. products become increasingly pricy for consumers abroad. But a stronger greenback can also be a boon to U.S. businesses that depend on imports. [READ MORE]( [Plan Your Retirement Income with Vanguard]( At Vanguard, we're invested in you. Which is precisely why we've created Vanguard Personal Advisor Services®, providing remote access to financial advisors, real-time goal tracking, and more confidence you'll meet your goals. [There's never been a more perfect time to get started.]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Corporate Earnings [] [What Retail Reports Say About the Consumer]( This week’s earnings calendar is stacked with retailers – giving us a bird’s eye view of how inflation is affecting consumer spending. According to Michael Reinking, senior market strategist at the New York Stock Exchange, “results from both Walmart and Home Depot suggest the consumer continues to be resilient,” and “relief at the pump has helped on this front.” [READ MORE]( [] Making Your Money Last [] [Earn More With a CD Ladder]( Savers are finally getting some good news: Interest rates on savings and money market accounts are climbing. Certificates of deposit haven’t been left out of the rising-rate tide, and they’re moving up faster than the rates for some online savings accounts. [READ MORE]( [Take Control of Your Finances with Personal Capital's Free, Powerful Financial Tools, And You Could Win a Brand New Tesla Model 3]( 1. Sign up to get access to our free dashboard and tools 2. Link all of your eligible accounts for up to 20 chances to win 3. See your chances of retirement success with our Retirement Planner [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Also on Kiplinger [] Free download, [The Kiplinger Letter's Forecast](. No information required from you. - [Hearing Aids to be Sold Over the Counter]( - [Are You Rich? The Answer May Surprise You]( - [A Few Important Roth IRA Basics for Investors]( - [Audit-Proof Your Small Business]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Since 1920, Kiplinger has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, The Kiplinger Letter, The Kiplinger Tax Letter, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report, and Kiplinger’s Investing for Income. All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( and [podcasts]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](concat('mailto:',$brief_feedback_email)) | [ADVERTISE]( Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005