TRENDING TOPICS
438 articles found for "passive income"
The Office of Personnel Management's retirement processing backlog has surged to 54,000 claims, four times normal levels. Some federal retirees are waiting 6 to 9 months for their first pension check, with reports of foreclosures and lost healthcare.
Yale's Budget Lab calculates the new 15% Section 122 tariff will raise consumer prices 0.6% to 1.0%, costing American households $800 to $1,300 annually, with a 150-day expiration that Congress must act on by July.
Costco's stock surged past $1,000 in 2026 as the warehouse retailer posted 8.2% revenue growth, 145.9 million cardholders, and an 89.7% membership renewal rate.
Walmart beat Q4 FY2026 estimates with $0.74 EPS and 6% sales growth, but guided FY2027 EPS well below consensus at $2.75-$2.85. The cautious outlook signals a consumer under more stress than the data shows.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell to 84.5, its lowest since 2014. A record 50-point partisan gap and tariff-driven 'shelf shock' at grocery stores reveal an economy that Americans experience very differently depending on who they voted for.
General Mills cut prices on two-thirds of its products and PepsiCo slashed snack prices by 15%. Here is why America's biggest food companies are finally capitulating on pricing.
Auto insurance premiums are set to rise in 35 states in 2026 after a historic 6% drop in 2025, with tariff-driven repair costs threatening an additional 3% increase.
The One Big Beautiful Bill created new tax deductions of up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime. Here's how to claim them on your 2025 return this tax season.
February retail sales declined month-over-month but grew 4.1% year-over-year. The data reveals a cautious American consumer navigating tariffs, weather, and uncertainty.
The USDA projects grocery prices will rise 1.7% in 2026, but the averages mask a wild divergence: eggs are deflating 22% while beef, orange juice, and fresh vegetables surge to record highs.
ACA marketplace premiums are rising 26% on average in 2026, with subsidized enrollees facing 114% cost increases. Here is what is driving the surge and how to protect your budget.
While the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, Section 232 duties of 25% on steel, aluminum, and automobiles remain in full force, costing American households $400 per year and raising $635 billion over the next decade.