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Consumer spending splits along income lines as high-income households boost spending 4% while lower-income families retrench, creating a K-shaped economy that will define retail strategy in 2026.
Economists warn stagflation—high inflation plus slow growth—could become a regular topic in 2026. What it means for jobs, prices, and your financial security.
Bank of America data reveals a stark spending divergence: top-third earners saw 4% growth in November 2025, the fastest in four years, while lower-income households pull back amid inflation pressures.
Financial pessimism has reached an 8-year high, with 33% of Americans expecting their finances to deteriorate in 2026. Here's what's driving the gloom and what it means for the economy.
Nearly three-quarters of middle-income families struggle to save for the future as the financial squeeze intensifies. Here's what's driving the crisis and how to protect yourself.
New surveys reveal a stark divide: most Americans have financial resolutions for 2026, but pessimism about success has reached its highest level since 2018.
Retroactive tax cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act mean Americans will receive massive refunds in early 2026. Here's what that could mean for the economy and your wallet.
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.
After years of tight credit conditions, small business lending is finally showing signs of recovery. Lower rates and improving conditions could unlock growth in 2026.
Despite three Fed rate cuts in 2025, top high-yield savings accounts still offer up to 5% APY—more than 10x the national average. Here's where to park your cash.
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%.
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.