Health Insurance Sticker Shock: ACA Premiums Surge 26% in 2026's Biggest Cost Crisis
ACA marketplace premiums are rising 26% on average in 2026—the largest increase in history. Here's why healthcare costs are spiking and what you can do about it.
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The 'Loud Budgeting' Revolution: How Gen Z Is Making Money Talk Mainstream
Loud budgeting—the trend of openly discussing financial decisions on social media—is reshaping how Americans talk about money in 2026. Here's what it means.
Inflation's 'Low-Grade Fever': Why Prices Won't Cool Below 2% in 2026
J.P. Morgan describes 2026's inflation outlook as a persistent 'low-grade fever' that will hover near 2.4-2.8%—above the Fed's target but below crisis levels.
Your 2026 Social Security Check Is Here: What the 2.8% COLA Really Means for Your Wallet
Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in January 2026, adding about $56 per month to the average check. Here's the full breakdown of changes affecting 75 million Americans.
The Tariff Time Bomb: Why Trump's Trade War Pain May Peak in 2026
Economists warn that the full impact of Trump's tariffs has been delayed but could hit in 2026. From $1,400 per household costs to potential layoffs, here's what to expect.
New Year, New Money Goals: Why Paying Off Debt Tops Americans' Financial Resolutions for 2026
A new survey reveals paying off debt is the top financial resolution for 2026, with 25% of Americans prioritizing it. Here's what the data reveals about economic anxiety.
Tariffs Are Already Costing American Jobs as Companies Prepare for 2026 Cuts
President Trump's tariffs were designed to bring jobs back to America. But executives and economists warn the opposite is happening as companies prepare workforce reductions.
FSA Deadline Alert: Americans Risk Forfeiting $1.5 Billion in Unused Health Funds at Midnight
Today is the final day to spend 2025 FSA funds for most Americans. With 50% of account holders forfeiting an average of $463 annually, here's what you need to know before midnight.
Holiday Retail Sales Cross $1 Trillion for the First Time as Electronics and E-Commerce Drive Growth
US holiday retail spending surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025, with e-commerce up 7.8% and electronics leading category growth at 5.8%.
Consumer Spending Signals 2026 Pullback: The K-Shape Divide Widens
Global consumers signal a 60% swing toward lower planned spending in 2026, with Americans prioritizing saving over discretionary purchases amid growing economic divide.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026: Why Your Actual Raise Will Be Smaller Than You Think
The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 sounds generous, but Medicare Part B premium increases will eat into those gains for most retirees.
American Financial Pessimism Hits Highest Level Since 2018, Bankrate Survey Finds
Nearly one-third of Americans expect their finances to worsen in 2026, the highest level of pessimism in seven years, as inflation fatigue and political uncertainty weigh on household outlooks.