401(k) Limits Rise to $24,500 for 2026: Key Changes Every Saver Should Know
The IRS raised 401(k) contribution limits to $24,500 for 2026. Plus, major tax changes for high earners and new catch-up rules take effect this year.
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Consumer Sentiment Edges to 54.0 in January as Inflation Expectations Hold Steady at 4.2%
The University of Michigan's final January reading shows consumer confidence at its highest since September 2025, though still well below year-ago levels amid persistent inflation worries.
Core PCE Inflation Climbs to 2.8% in November, Cementing Fed's Hawkish Stance Ahead of January Meeting
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge rose to 2.8% year-over-year in November, up from 2.7% in October, signaling the central bank will likely hold rates steady next week.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.06%, Lowest Level Since September 2022
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rate drops to 6.06%, the lowest since September 2022. Experts say rates should hover near 6% throughout 2026, creating buying opportunities.
3M Earnings Preview: The Industrial Bellwether's Path to Recovery Faces a Critical Test
3M reports Q4 2025 earnings January 20 with analysts expecting $1.82 EPS, up 8.3% year-over-year. Here's why the industrial giant's results matter for the broader economy.
The Credit Card Debt Standoff: 47% of Americans Now Carry Balances as One in Five Fear They'll Never Escape
Nearly half of American credit card holders carry balances at 22%+ interest rates. New survey data reveals 61% have been in debt over a year, and 22% don't believe they'll ever pay it off.
Procter & Gamble Faces Headwinds: Why Q2 Earnings May Test the Consumer Staples Giant
Procter & Gamble reports fiscal Q2 2026 earnings January 22 amid questions about consumer spending and pricing power. Here's what investors should watch for.
Americans Finally Hit the Brakes: Revolving Credit Falls $2.1 Billion as Consumer Caution Returns
For the first time in months, Americans are pulling back on credit card spending. The Federal Reserve's latest data shows revolving credit dropped $2.1 billion—a 1.9% annual decline.
Bessent's Balancing Act: How the Treasury Secretary Is Navigating the Powell Probe
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent finds himself caught between loyalty to President Trump and protecting market stability as the DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensifies.
2026 Layoff Tracker: 5,285 Tech Workers Cut in First 14 Days as Corporate Restructuring Continues
Tech sector layoffs continue into 2026 with 5,285 workers affected in the first two weeks of January as companies prioritize AI investments and efficiency.
Weekly Mortgage Applications Surge as 30-Year Rates Fall to 6.06%, Lowest Since October 2022
Mortgage applications jump as 30-year fixed rates drop to 6.06%, their lowest level in more than three years, signaling potential spring housing market revival.
Ericsson Proposes Cutting 1,600 Jobs in Sweden as Telecom Equipment Demand Softens
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson announces proposed headcount reduction of 1,600 positions in its home country amid weakening demand for network equipment.