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A widening gap between upper and lower-income consumer spending reveals a K-shaped economy where record stock portfolios coexist with record credit card delinquencies.
Consumer spending data reveals a widening gap between high-income households powering the economy and lower-income Americans cutting back on everything from dining out to groceries.
The IMF's 2026 Article IV report projects 2.6% GDP growth but warns tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and food assistance reductions will materially reduce disposable incomes for the bottom third of Americans.
The 2026 Roth IRA contribution limit is now $7,500 — $8,600 for those 50 and older. Here's everything you need to know about the new income thresholds, backdoor Roth strategies, and why volatile markets make tax-free retirement accounts more valuable than ever.
US exchange-traded funds attracted a record $156 billion in net inflows in January 2026, led by international equity ETFs that pulled in $51 billion alone. Here is what the data tells us.
Falling Treasury yields are reigniting demand for dividend-paying stocks as the Dow hits record highs. Investors are rotating into blue chips offering 3% to 5% yields as bond returns diminish.
US retail sales rose 0.2% in January for a fourth consecutive monthly gain, but the aggregate data conceals a widening gap between high-income and low-income consumer spending.
70% of lottery winners go bankrupt. NFL players aren't far behind. High income doesn't guarantee wealth—here's what actually does.
The U.S. government collected $287 billion in customs duties in 2025, a 192% increase that pushed tariff revenue above 3.7% of total federal receipts for the first time since the 1940s. Early 2026 data shows the pace accelerating.
The backdoor Roth IRA strategy survived recent tax legislation. Learn how high-income earners can still convert traditional IRA contributions to Roth for tax-free growth.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.01% on Feb. 26, its lowest since November, as investors flee tech stocks and seek safety in government bonds amid AI disruption and tariff fears.
The IRS has released 2026 tax brackets with higher income thresholds and standard deductions. Learn how these changes could reduce your tax bill and boost take-home pay.