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American consumers are pulling back after the holiday rush, with real spending growth expected to drop to just 1.5% in 2026 as debt levels and tariff fears weigh on households.
Forecasters predict 2026 will deliver the lowest gasoline prices since the pandemic, with potential savings of hundreds of dollars per household as oil markets enter a supply glut.
Consumer sentiment sits 30% below year-ago levels even as stocks hit records. Economists call it a 'vibepression'—a sentiment depression alongside GDP growth.
Social Security benefits rose 2.8% in January 2026, adding $56 to the average monthly retirement check. Here's what recipients need to know about the increase and Medicare costs.
The December employment report, due Friday, is expected to show approximately 55,000 new jobs—confirming 2025 as the slowest year for hiring since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
U.S. tariffs have hit 15.8%—the highest in 80 years. JPMorgan warns that businesses absorbed 80% of the cost in 2025, but that ratio is about to flip dramatically.
California's minimum wage rises to $16.90, 'stay-or-pay' agreements face new restrictions, and pay equity rules expand. Here's how the changes affect your paycheck.
Employer health insurance costs are projected to rise 6-7% in 2026, the highest increase since 2010. Learn what's driving the surge and how to protect your wallet.
Despite Federal Reserve rate cuts, top high-yield savings accounts continue paying 4% APY or more. Here's how to find the best rates and maximize your cash returns.
New data shows high-income households spending 2.6% more while lower-income families manage just 0.6% growth. The divergence is reshaping retail, real estate, and policy.
December retail data reveals the weakest holiday spending in nearly a year. As 'Buy Now, Pay Later' bills come due and the K-shaped economy widens, consumer resilience faces its toughest test.
The December employment report arrives January 9 with economists expecting just 60,000 new jobs. The full-year 2025 hiring picture may be the weakest since the financial crisis.