Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included
Your wait could be slightly longer than you’re used to.
After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is expected to add about $56 to the average benefit, though you could get a little more or less than this. It may not be the boost you were hoping for,
Lennox International (NYSE:LII) S&P 500 Builds Momentum
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Trump stokes hopes a US-China trade deal is near
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is investing $75 million in gold and antimony miner Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA), the first investment announced of the bank’s $10 billion “Security and Resiliency Initiative.”
Shares in Perpetua jumped more than 10% in premarket trading before paring gains back to a bump of around 5%.
Read MoreAsian stocks rally on US-China trade progress; Europe flat
Asian stock markets rallied Monday as investors cheered a breakthrough in US-China trade talks that set the stage for presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to perhaps finalise a deal, averting an escalation in the world’s biggest trade dispute.
However, European stock markets flattened awaiting interest-rate decisions this week from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.
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Read MoreFederal Reserve poised to cut key interest rate for the second time this year
Investors are nearly certain that the Federal Reserve will announce a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate Wednesday afternoon.
What happens next is anyone’s guess.
Typically, in times of a labor market slowdown the Fed lowers rates to spur economic activity. During times of rising inflation, the Fed often hikes rates to put a lid on rising prices.
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How To Make $84,000 In Dividend Annual Income
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has consistently ranked among the top dividend-focused ETFs for its impressive yield and growth. Since it launched in 2011, SCHD has not only delivered reliable income but also capital appreciation, so income-oriented investors have flocked to it over the years.
So, can this top ranked fund produce $84,000 in annual dividend income?
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is The Santa Claus Rally Real?
Every seasoned trader has heard the phrase “Santa Claus Rally,” but very few understand precisely why it happens. Is it random or is there something structural under the surface that repeats like clockwork each year?
Beyond the whimsical idea of holiday cheer spilling over into the markets, there are structural and behavioral dynamics at play that make the final weeks of the year particularly conducive to market gains.
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Want $500 In Quarterly Dividends: 3 Ultra High Yield Stocks
In an inflationary environment where purchasing power is eroded with each passing day, dividend-paying stocks look ever more attractive. And while some income-oriented investors flock to well-known names for good reason, other stocks often fall under the radar yet offer ultra high yield dividends.
We set out to identify stocks with high returns on invested capital that had significant upside potential and offered high yields too.
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