Job Openings Sink to 18-Month Low: Inside America's 'Low-Hire, Low-Fire' Labor Market
Job openings fell to 7.1 million in November 2025, the lowest level in 18 months. Here's what the 'low-hire, low-fire' economy means for American workers.
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Gas Prices Set for Cheapest Year Since COVID as Global Oil Glut Deepens
U.S. gas prices could average their lowest level since the pandemic as a record oil surplus floods global markets. Here's what it means for your wallet and the economy.
DOGE's One-Year Report Card: 271,000 Federal Workers Gone, But Spending Hasn't Budged
The Department of Government Efficiency cut the federal workforce by 9% in its first year but failed to reduce overall spending. A look at what DOGE actually accomplished—and what it didn't.
The Immigration Factor: How Policy Shifts Are Reshaping America's Labor Market in 2026
Net migration has plummeted by 2.1 million from 2024 levels, and the impact on America's labor market is becoming increasingly visible as breakeven employment falls dramatically.
Employer Health Costs Set for Largest Increase in 15 Years: What It Means for Your Paycheck
Health benefit costs are projected to rise 6.5% per employee in 2026, the largest increase since 2010. Here's what workers need to know about rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Savers' Last Stand: How to Lock In 4%+ CD Yields Before the Fed Cuts More
With the Fed expected to continue cutting rates, savers have a narrow window to lock in CD yields above 4%. Here's how to maximize returns before yields disappear.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA Gets Swallowed by Medicare's 9.7% Premium Hike: What Retirees Need to Know
Social Security benefits rose 2.8% in January, but Medicare Part B premiums jumped 9.7%. Here's the math on what retirees actually gain—and strategies to protect your income.
Small Business Confidence Hits Record High: Why Entrepreneurs Are Betting Big on 2026
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index hit a record 72.0, with 73% of business owners expecting revenue growth. Here's what's driving the optimism.
The Hiring Recession Is Real: 2025 Was the Weakest Year for Jobs Since the Pandemic
The US economy added just 584,000 jobs in 2025, the worst year for hiring since 2020. Here's what the December jobs report reveals about America's labor market struggles.
Social Security's Full Retirement Age Hits 67: The End of a 42-Year Transition
In November 2026, Social Security's full retirement age reaches 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. What this milestone means for your benefits and retirement planning.
Social Security's 2.8% COLA Kicks In: What 71 Million Americans Will See in January Checks
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment adds an average of $56 per month to retirement benefits, but rising Medicare premiums will offset some gains for many retirees.
The K-Shaped Recovery Deepens: How America's Wealth Gap Is Reshaping Consumer Spending
Bank of America data reveals the largest income-based spending gap in a decade as high-income consumers thrive while lower-income households struggle with stagnant wages and persistent inflation.