When Donald Trump took office last January, most economists feared what would happen if he raised tariffs. The expectation was that, as the new duties drove up prices of consumer goods and inputs – affecting households and companies, respectively – surging inflation and falling real incomes would follow.
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With the start of a new year, millions of beneficiaries in the United States are preparing to receive their monthly Social Security payment. For those who rely on SSDI, SSI or retirement benefits, knowing the official payment schedule for January 2026 is key to organizing expenses and avoiding confusion.
5 things that will change your Social Security in 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out monthly payments on specific dates that depend primarily on two factors: the beneficiary’s date of birth and when they began receiving benefits.
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History gives some mixed signals with regard to where the market could be headed in 2026.
With the current bull market having entered its fourth year, there is growing chatter of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble and a potential market crash. Let’s look at some historical indicators to help us determine the likelihood of a market crash in 2026.
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Teaching is often considered a gray-collar job, as it is a tough but essential profession; it’s also often associated with inadequate compensation. Retirement savings, like compensation, are also a mixed bag for educators.
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The number of bankruptcies in the U.S. reportedly increased this year, with filing by large corporations reaching their highest level in 15 years.
The filings are across the country’s economy, from the billion-dollar giants to mom-and-pop shops to everyday individuals, according to BusinessInsider.com.
The surge in bankruptcies highlights the financial pressures facing consumers and companies amid the rising cost of goods and services and a tougher borrowing environment,
Don’t get too excited about their prospects.
Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA 4.13%) and Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA 3.16%) are relatively innovative biotech companies. However, due to company-specific headwinds, both have seen their shares lag the market significantly this year.
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The major stock indices on Wall Street opened lower on Monday, led by technology shares after last week’s gains.
At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 74.3 points, or 0.15%, to 48,636.63. The S&P 500 fell 26.3 points, or 0.38%, to 6,903.6,
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