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.
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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.
The 'Low-Hire, Low-Fire' Era: What Workers Need to Know About 2026's Job Market
The 2026 job market won't boom or bust—it's entering an unusual equilibrium where hiring freezes and layoff fears define the landscape for workers.
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.
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%.
No Tax on Tips: 6 Million Service Workers Get a New $25,000 Deduction Starting in 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act creates a new tip income deduction worth up to $25,000 annually for bartenders, servers, and 66 other qualifying professions through 2028.
Consumer Spending Powers 4.3% GDP Growth, But K-Shaped Economy Signals Warning Signs for 2026
US economy grew 4.3% in Q3 2025 driven by strong consumer spending, but widening gap between high and low-income households signals trouble for 2026.
Trump Cuts Drug Price Deals With 9 Pharma Giants in Exchange for Tariff Relief
Nine major pharmaceutical companies including Gilead, Merck, and Pfizer reached pricing agreements with the Trump administration, receiving three years of tariff relief in exchange.
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.
The Consumer Confidence Paradox: Why Americans Keep Spending Despite Growing Economic Anxiety
Consumer confidence has fallen for five straight months to its lowest level in five years, yet holiday spending rose 4.2%. Here's what's really happening in the American economy.