January Layoff Wave: Over 100 Companies File WARN Notices Despite Strong Economy
More than 100 companies filed WARN notices for January 2026 layoffs, including Amazon, FedEx, and GM, creating a disconnect between GDP growth and employment trends.
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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.
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.
The EV Tax Credit Era Is Over: What Car Buyers Need to Know About 2026
The federal $7,500 EV tax credit ended on September 30, 2025. Car buyers in 2026 face a changed landscape—here's how to navigate it and what incentives may still be available.
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.
JPMorgan Takes Over Apple Card: What the $20 Billion Deal Means for Cardholders
JPMorgan Chase has finalized its takeover of Apple Card from Goldman Sachs, inheriting $20 billion in card balances. Here's what changes for the 12 million cardholders.
The Consumer Spending Hangover: Why Retail Enters 2026 Facing a Debt Reality Check
After a record $1 trillion holiday season, the retail industry faces a spending hangover as consumers confront record credit card debt and BNPL balances coming due.
Consumer Sentiment Rises to 54 in January But Remains Mired Near Historic Lows
The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index rose to 54.0 in January, topping expectations but still 25% below year-ago levels.
Treasury Implements $10,000 Car Loan Interest Deduction: What Buyers Need to Know
The Treasury Department is rolling out Trump's car loan interest tax break. Here's who qualifies, which vehicles are eligible, and how much you could save.
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.