Holiday Spending Hits Record $1.29 Trillion, But America's Debt Dependency Raises Red Flags
The 2025 holiday season delivered record retail sales, but surging BNPL usage and credit card reliance suggest consumers are stretching further than ever.
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2026 401(k) Changes: The Roth Catch-Up Rule That Could Cost High Earners Thousands
New SECURE 2.0 provisions force workers earning over $145,000 to make catch-up contributions to Roth accounts only, eliminating valuable pre-tax savings.
Americans' Job Finding Expectations Hit Record Low: Inside the Fed Survey That's Alarming Economists
The NY Fed's consumer survey shows job finding expectations at their lowest level ever recorded, even as unemployment remains low. Here's what's driving the disconnect.
Grocery Prices Spike 0.7% in December: The Biggest Monthly Jump Since 2022 Hits American Kitchens
Food-at-home prices surged 0.7% in December, the largest monthly increase since 2022, driven by eggs, dairy, and meat. Here's what's driving the grocery bill spike.
Recreation Prices Hit Largest Monthly Gain in 32 Years: Why Entertainment Inflation Is Surging
Entertainment and recreation costs surged 1.2% in December, the largest monthly increase in 32 years. Here's what's driving the leisure spending squeeze.
Retail's 2026 Reality Check: Why the $1 Trillion Holiday May Not Save the Sector
Despite a record $1 trillion holiday shopping season, retailers face a spending hangover and tariff pressures that could make 2026 a year of consolidation rather than growth.
Goldman Sachs Earnings Preview: What Wall Street's Elite Bank Will Reveal About 2026
Goldman Sachs reports Q4 2025 earnings Thursday. With consensus expecting $11.62 EPS on $14.49 billion revenue, here's what the results will signal for markets and the economy.
Wells Fargo's First Year Without Asset Cap: Banking Giant Eyes Major Expansion Ahead of Q4 Earnings
Wells Fargo enters 2026 free from the Fed's $1.95 trillion asset cap for the first time since 2018, with plans to compete with top investment banks.
Bank Earnings Week: What Wall Street's Q4 Results Mean for the Economy and Your Money
JPMorgan kicks off the biggest bank earnings week in years. Here's what results from Wells Fargo, Citi, Goldman Sachs, and others reveal about the economy and your finances.
The Fed Credibility Crisis: Why Treasury Yields and Dollar Weakness Signal Deeper Concerns
As the DOJ investigation into Fed Chair Powell continues, bond yields and dollar movements suggest markets are questioning central bank independence. What it means for your money.
Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: What It Means for Your Wallet and the Banks
President Trump's call for a 10% credit card interest rate cap has roiled bank stocks and sparked debate about consumer finance. Here's what cardholders need to know.
JPMorgan Chase Delivers Record Revenue as Banking Giant Kicks Off Earnings Season
JPMorgan Chase reports strong Q4 2025 results with record annual revenue, kicking off bank earnings season with optimism despite Apple Card integration costs.