The Holiday Debt Hangover: 70% of Americans Enter 2026 Carrying Credit Card Balances
A record 70% of credit card users will carry balances into 2026 after holiday spending hit $1 trillion. Here's what the debt hangover means for consumers.
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The Phantom Debt Reckoning: Buy Now, Pay Later's Hidden Crisis Comes Into Focus
Buy Now, Pay Later debt has been invisible to lenders—until now. As credit bureaus begin reporting BNPL balances, a hidden crisis is emerging.
The Senior Bonus Deduction: How Retirees Can Claim Up to $12,000 in New Tax Savings
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new $6,000 tax deduction for seniors 65+. Here's how to maximize this benefit and reduce your 2025 and 2026 tax bills.
Amazon's $3 Trillion Quest: Why the E-Commerce Giant Could Join the Ultra-Elite Club in 2026
Amazon's market cap stands at $2.48 trillion, but analysts see a clear path to $3 trillion in 2026. Here's what could propel the e-commerce giant into the ultra-elite club.
European Markets Hit All-Time Highs to Open 2026: Why Defense and Banking Stocks Are Leading the Rally
The pan-European STOXX 600 reached record levels on January 2, 2026, led by defense contractors and banking stocks. Here's why European equities may deserve a place in your portfolio.
The CFPB Survives: Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog
A federal judge ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must continue receiving funding, dealing a major blow to the administration's efforts to shutter the agency.
Gold and Silver's Best Run Since 1979: Can Precious Metals Keep Climbing in 2026?
Gold surged 64% and silver exploded 150% in 2025, the best performance since 1979. With prices near records, here's what investors should know heading into 2026.
FTSE 100 Breaks 10,000 for the First Time in History: What Britain's Milestone Means for Global Investors
Britain's benchmark index crossed the historic 10,000 threshold on the first trading day of 2026, capping its best year since 2009. Here's what it means for your portfolio.
Basel III Bombshell: How Regulatory Reversal Just Unlocked Billions for Bank Buybacks
Regulators pivot from stringent Basel III Endgame to capital-neutral rules, unlocking billions that major banks can now use for share buybacks and dividends. What it means for banking stocks in 2026.
Trading Returns to Full Swing: What the First Day of 2026 Reveals About Market Sentiment
Wall Street kicks off 2026 with bullish futures and optimistic forecasts. What early trading patterns on January 2 reveal about investor confidence and market direction for the year ahead.
The First Economic Test of 2026: ISM Data Will Set the Tone for Markets and the Fed
The ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI reports arriving in the first week of January 2026 will provide critical early signals about economic health, inflation, and Fed policy direction.
TrumpRx Launches Today: How Medicare's $350 Ozempic Deal Will Reshape America's Weight Loss Market
Trump administration's deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashes GLP-1 drug prices to $350/month through TrumpRx.gov, starting January 2026. Medicare beneficiaries pay just $50 copays.