Healthcare Costs Set for Steepest Jump in 15 Years as Employer Premiums Surge in 2026
Employer healthcare costs are projected to rise 6.5-9.5% in 2026, the highest increase since 2010, as GLP-1 drugs and an aging workforce drive costs higher.
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Southwest Airlines Ends 50-Year Open Seating Era as Assigned Seats Launch January 27
Southwest Airlines launches assigned seating on January 27, 2026, ending its iconic open boarding system. New premium tiers and extra legroom options debut as carrier eyes First Class.
Consumer Resilience Challenges Fed Policy as Retail Sales Outperform Expectations
November retail sales rose 0.6%, beating forecasts and underscoring the American consumer's continued willingness to spend despite elevated interest rates and inflation concerns.
Credit Card Competition Act Gains Trump Endorsement as Bipartisan Push Targets Visa-Mastercard Duopoly
President Trump endorsed the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act, which aims to break up Visa and Mastercard's dominance and lower swipe fees for merchants and consumers.
Consumer Sentiment Edges to 54.0 in January as Inflation Expectations Hold Steady at 4.2%
The University of Michigan's final January reading shows consumer confidence at its highest since September 2025, though still well below year-ago levels amid persistent inflation worries.
UPS to Eliminate 48,000 Jobs Through 2026 Under 'Network of the Future' Restructuring
UPS announces massive workforce reduction as part of its Network of the Future initiative, deploying robotics and closing hubs to reshape logistics operations.
JPMorgan Warns: Tariff Costs Are About to Shift from Businesses to Consumers
JPMorgan analysts warn that businesses absorbed 80% of tariff costs in 2025, but that ratio could flip to 20% as companies finally pass through the $187 billion import tax burden.
IRS Tax Season 2026 Opens January 26: New Deductions Could Boost Your Refund
The IRS begins accepting 2025 tax returns January 26, with new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest potentially leading to larger refunds for millions of Americans.
EIA Forecasts Gas Prices Below $3 Per Gallon in 2026 as Global Oil Surplus Builds
The Energy Information Administration projects U.S. gasoline will average just over $2.90 per gallon in 2026, a 20-cent decline that could ease inflation pressures.
One Year After LA Fires: 70% of Survivors Still Can't Return Home as Insurance Battles Drag On
A year after devastating wildfires destroyed 16,000 structures in Los Angeles, most survivors remain displaced as insurance delays and rebuilding costs create a perfect storm.
Consumer Spending Plateau: Unit Sales Fall as Americans Buy Less Despite Higher Spending
Circana data shows American consumers bought fewer items in December despite flat dollar sales, signaling price sensitivity and potential spending fatigue as 2026 begins.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA Meets the Medicare Premium Wall: Why Retirees Feel Poorer in 2026
Social Security's 2.8% COLA adds $55 monthly for average retirees, but Medicare Part B premiums jumped $18. For many seniors, the net gain barely registers.