2026 Will Be the Year of the Used Car: What Buyers Need to Know
After years of tight supply and elevated prices, a wave of lease returns is poised to reshape the used car market. Here's what it means for your next vehicle purchase.
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Holiday Spending Rose 4.2%: AI-Powered Shopping and Electronics Lead 2025's Retail Season
Visa and Mastercard report holiday retail sales climbed 4.2% year-over-year, with electronics surging nearly 6% as half of consumers used AI tools to shop.
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.
Trump's Tariffs: What the 18% Import Tax Means for Your Wallet in 2026
Trump's tariffs have raised the average effective rate to 15.8% - the highest since the Great Depression. Here's how the $1,400 annual household burden affects your spending.
The K-Shaped Economy: How Wealthy Americans Are Driving All the Growth
America's economy is increasingly K-shaped, with wealthy households driving growth while working-class families struggle. The top 10% now account for 50% of consumer spending.
Holiday Retail Sales on Track for First-Ever $1 Trillion Season
Holiday retail spending is on track to surpass $1 trillion for the first time ever. E-commerce led growth with a 7.8% increase, despite weakening consumer confidence.
November CPI Shows 2.7% Inflation—But the Data Might Be Wrong
November CPI shows inflation cooling to 2.7%, but the government shutdown may have distorted the data. Core CPI hit 2.6%, the lowest since March 2021.
Holiday Retail Sales Set to Hit $1 Trillion for the First Time Ever
The 2025 holiday shopping season is on track to surpass $1 trillion in retail sales for the first time. Here's what's driving the milestone and what it means for investors.
Trump's Tariffs Are Here: How the 18% Import Tax Affects Your Wallet
The average tax on US imports has jumped to 18%. Here's what you'll pay more for, how to adjust your budget, and what it means for the economy.
The Emergency Fund Rule Everyone Gets Wrong
3-6 months of expenses isn't the right answer for everyone. Here's how to calculate your actual emergency fund needs.