Mortgage Demand Surges 31% as Buyers Rush Into the New Year
Purchase mortgage applications jumped 31% compared to last year despite rates holding at 6.18%, signaling renewed buyer confidence entering 2026.
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The Great Rebalance: 37% More Sellers Than Buyers Signal 2026 as the Year of the Homebuyer
With 37.2% more sellers than buyers—double last year's gap—the housing market is experiencing a dramatic shift in favor of homebuyers entering 2026.
The Retirement Revolution: What Every Saver Must Know About 2026's Biggest Changes
Major retirement savings changes take effect in 2026, including higher contribution limits, mandatory Roth catch-ups for high earners, and new super catch-up provisions. What you need to know.
The Biggest Payday in Years: 8.3 Million Workers Get Raises as 19 States Boost Minimum Wage
Minimum wage increases take effect in 19 states and 49 cities on January 1, 2026, giving 8.3 million workers higher pay. See the new rates and what they mean for the economy.
Berkshire's Great Pivot: Greg Abel Slashes Apple Stake to Bet Big on Alphabet
As Greg Abel takes the helm at Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate has slashed its Apple holdings by 75% while making a massive $4.3 billion bet on Alphabet's AI future.
General Motors Begins Factory Zero Layoffs: 1,140 Workers Face the EV Slowdown's Human Cost
General Motors will lay off 1,140 workers at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit on January 5, as the slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles forces automakers to adjust production.
I Bonds Pay 4.03% Through April 2026: How Treasury's Inflation Shield Stacks Up
Series I savings bonds offer a 4.03% composite rate through April 2026. See how I bonds compare to high-yield savings accounts and CDs in today's rate environment.
Gen Z's Crypto Bet: Young Investors Are 4x More Likely to Own Bitcoin Than a Retirement Account
A new study reveals Gen Z investors overwhelmingly prefer cryptocurrency to traditional retirement savings, with 42% owning crypto versus just 11% with a 401(k) or IRA.
Midterm Election Year Markets: What History Says About 2026's Potential Volatility
Midterm election years have historically been the weakest of the presidential cycle, with average drawdowns of 18%. Here's what investors should know about 2026.
The Pessimism Premium: A Record 1-in-3 Americans Now Expect Their Finances to Worsen in 2026
Financial pessimism has reached an 8-year high, with 33% of Americans expecting their finances to deteriorate in 2026. Here's what's driving the gloom and what it means for the economy.
The Fintech Tipping Point: How AI Agents, Stablecoins, and Challenger Banks Will Reshape Finance in 2026
Industry leaders predict 2026 will mark a major inflection point for fintech, with AI agents handling payments, stablecoins going mainstream, and challenger banks becoming primary financial relationships.
The Financial Resolution Paradox: 84% of Americans Have Money Goals, But 1 in 3 Expect to Fail
New surveys reveal a stark divide: most Americans have financial resolutions for 2026, but pessimism about success has reached its highest level since 2018.