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Up to $13.6 billion is available from PFAS 'forever chemicals' settlements, but water systems face critical filing deadlines in January and July 2026.
The Social Security Administration faces 6 million pending cases, leaving disabled Americans waiting months for decisions. Staff cuts and funding battles have created a crisis.
Federal clean vehicle tax credits ended September 30, 2025 under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. Here's what EV buyers should consider now that the $7,500 incentive is gone.
Corporate layoffs hit 1.2 million in 2025, up 54% from the prior year. With over 100 companies filing WARN notices for January 2026, the restructuring wave shows no signs of slowing.
Homeowners insurance is projected to rise 8% in both 2026 and 2027, while auto insurance increases by 4-7%. Climate risk, tariffs, and repair costs are driving the surge.
The December employment report arrives January 9 with forecasts pointing to another slow month for hiring. What the labor market outlook means for Fed policy and workers.
Amazon cuts 2,400 Washington state jobs as part of $100 billion AI investment strategy. The latest in Big Tech's wave of restructuring prioritizing artificial intelligence.
Initial jobless claims fall to 199,000 in the final week of 2025, well below expectations. What the surprisingly strong labor data means for Fed policy and workers in 2026.
JPMorgan economists predict unemployment will rise to 4.5% in early 2026 as tariff uncertainty and trade policy confusion keep employers from hiring.
December's 0.1% retail contraction, the weakest holiday performance in nearly a year, has economists revising 2026 GDP forecasts downward as stagflation fears mount.
Holiday 2025 retail spending topped $1 trillion for the first time, but inflation-adjusted data reveals real consumer demand barely budged from last year.
The national average gas price has fallen to $2.83 per gallon, the lowest since late 2020. Here's what cheap fuel means for consumers and the inflation outlook.