Cruise Lines Set Sail for Record 2026 as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Ride Travel Wave
Cruise stocks surge as Royal Caribbean and Carnival enter 2026 with record bookings, improved margins, and 35 million passengers expected to set sail this year.
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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.
The Mandatory Roth Trap: High Earners Wake Up to New 401(k) Rule That Just Took Effect
Starting January 1, 2026, workers earning over $145,000 must make all catch-up contributions to 401(k) plans as Roth (after-tax). What this means for your retirement strategy and tax planning.
Luxury's Trust Crisis: How Price Hikes Left Even Ultra-Wealthy Shoppers Feeling 'Betrayed'
Even as ultra-wealthy consumers account for 47% of luxury spending, aggressive price increases have triggered a backlash. Bain & Company warns that shoppers feel 'betrayed' by brands.
TransUnion Forecasts Slowest Credit Card Balance Growth Since 2013 as Consumers Pull Back
TransUnion's 2026 Consumer Credit Forecast projects credit card balance growth of just 2.3%—the smallest increase since 2013. Here's what the data reveals about American financial health.
SALT Deduction Cap Quadruples to $40,000: What High-Tax State Residents Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for 2025, delivering significant tax relief to residents of high-tax states.
Wall Street's 2026 Playbook: How Top Firms Are Positioning for the New Year
J.P. Morgan, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and other major firms have released their 2026 outlooks. Here's what they're predicting and where they see opportunity.
Global ETF Industry Hits $19.44 Trillion as Flows Shatter All Records
Global ETF assets reach $19.44 trillion with record $2.04 trillion in annual inflows. The industry has grown 31% in 2025 alone.
Walmart Joins the Nasdaq-100: What the Retail Giant's Tech-Index Debut Means for Investors
Walmart will replace AstraZeneca in the Nasdaq-100 starting January 20, 2026 - a historic milestone that reflects how technology has transformed traditional retail.
AI Data Centers Spark Political Firestorm as Sanders-DeSantis Alliance Targets Power Consumption
Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis find common ground opposing AI data center expansion as electricity costs surge. The unlikely alliance signals a political reckoning for Big Tech's insatiable power demands.
BlackRock Crosses $14 Trillion: Inside the Asset Management Giant's Record-Breaking Quarter
BlackRock reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 15, 2026, with assets under management crossing $14 trillion as the world's largest asset manager extends its dominance.
The $2,100 Tariff Tax: How Trade Policy Is Quietly Reshaping American Household Budgets
American families face an average $2,100 tariff burden in 2026 according to Tax Policy Center analysis. Here's how trade policy is affecting everyday prices.