The Insurance Shock of 2026: Why Home and Auto Premiums Are Set to Rise Again
Homeowners insurance is projected to rise 8% in both 2026 and 2027, while auto insurance increases by 4-7%. Climate risk, tariffs, and repair costs are driving the surge.
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The GENIUS Act Explained: How Stablecoin Regulation Is Finally Bringing Crypto Into Mainstream Finance
The GENIUS Act created the first comprehensive federal framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. With a $250 billion market, here's what the new rules mean for investors.
The Student Loan 'Tax Bomb' Has Arrived: What Borrowers Need to Know About 2026's New Reality
As of January 1, 2026, student loan forgiveness through income-driven repayment plans is taxable again. Borrowers with $57,000 in forgiven debt could face a $12,000 tax bill.
The January 9 Jobs Report Looms Large: Economists Forecast Unemployment Rising to 4.7%
The December employment report arrives January 9 with forecasts pointing to another slow month for hiring. What the labor market outlook means for Fed policy and workers.
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% to Start 2026: A Window of Opportunity for Homebuyers
The 30-year mortgage rate has fallen to 5.99%, its lowest level since late 2024. Here's what the rate decline means for homebuyers and the housing market outlook.
The Inflation Standoff: Why Fed Rate Cuts May Have to Wait Until Summer 2026
With inflation stuck above 2.8% and tariffs adding price pressures, the Fed may hold rates steady through spring. What this means for markets and your portfolio.
The Great Store Closure Wave: 566 U.S. Retailers Already Planning to Shutter in 2026
From Macy's 150 locations to Kroger's 60 supermarkets, major retailers announce sweeping closures for 2026. What the retail reshaping means for consumers and investors.
China Launches $51 Billion Stimulus Blitz as Consumer Confidence Falters
Beijing unveils massive stimulus package including $9 billion in consumer subsidies as policymakers confront persistent demand weakness and deflationary pressures.
Social Security's 2026 Overhaul: What the 2.8% COLA and New Tax Breaks Mean for 75 Million Americans
Social Security benefits rise 2.8% in 2026, adding $56 monthly for average retirees. Plus, a new $6,000 tax deduction helps seniors keep more of their benefits.
Novo Nordisk's 'Must-Win Battle': Oral Wegovy Arrives as GLP-1 Pricing War Intensifies
Novo Nordisk launches oral Wegovy at $149/month as the pharmaceutical giant fights to reclaim ground lost to Eli Lilly in the $100 billion weight-loss drug market.
Credit Card APRs Stuck Above 21%: Why Fed Rate Cuts Haven't Brought Consumer Relief
Despite three Fed rate cuts in 2025, average credit card interest rates remain above 21%. Here's why relief has been slow to arrive—and what cardholders can do.
The Great Consumer Retrenchment: Why December's Surprising Spending Drop Has Economists Worried About 2026
December's 0.1% retail contraction, the weakest holiday performance in nearly a year, has economists revising 2026 GDP forecasts downward as stagflation fears mount.