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Social Security's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment is hitting bank accounts in January 2026. Here's what the increase means for your benefits and how to maximize your retirement income.
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.
America's economic divide is widening. The top 10% of consumers drive 50% of spending while lower-income households retrench, creating a 'K-shaped' economy with profound implications.
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.
As 2025 ends, the US economy shows a stark split: upper-income consumers thrive while lower-income households struggle with rising costs and job market pressures.
A 'K-shaped' economy is emerging where wealthy households thrive while lower and middle-income families struggle. The divergence explains the disconnect between strong GDP and weak sentiment.
The top 20% of American earners now account for a record 57% of all consumer spending. That concentration — combined with record credit card debt and a savings rate below 4% — represents a fragile economic foundation investors need to understand.
Early estimates for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment range from 1.2% to 3.1%, the widest divergence in forecasting history, leaving retirees unable to plan.
The 2026 tax refund season is delivering the largest refunds in American history, with the average check up 22%. But the gains are starkly unequal: the top 5% of earners will see $3,748 more while the bottom bracket gets just $18.
Intuit reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $4.53 billion, up 15% year-over-year, driven by its AI-powered Intuit Assist platform across TurboTax and QuickBooks. The stock rose 4% in after-hours trading.
The US collected $187 billion more in tariff revenue in 2025 than 2024, with businesses absorbing roughly 80% of costs. In 2026, that ratio is flipping as companies exhaust their ability to shield consumers.
The SSA is now withholding 50% of benefits from overpaid retirees after a policy reversal that went from 10% under Biden to 100% under Trump before settling at half.