Social security COLA increase to benefit older Kentuckians
The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% benefit increase for 2027 on Oct. 14. The cost-of-living adjustment is critical at a time when one in five older Americans has no retirement savings to rely on.
Scott Wegenast, communications manager for AARP Kentucky, said more households feel financially insecure compared to last year.
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Read MoreIf I Were Starting Over in the Stock Market, I'd Put $1,000 in Each of These 4 ETFs
If you’re starting over as an investor (or just starting out), your focus shouldn’t be on picking the next big winner. It should be on building the foundation of your portfolio, the ETFs that you can hold forever and let grow over time. Once you have that created, then you can think about making more targeted bets.
Best Multi Asset Allocation Funds in 2026: Top 5 Funds Ranked by 1-Year Returns
Best Multi Asset Allocation Funds in India: How the Largest Schemes Performed , Multi Asset Allocation Funds have emerged as a preferred choice for investors seeking diversification through a single investment solution. By allocating money across asset classes such as equities, debt, gold and other instruments, these funds are designed to help investors navigate varying market conditions while reducing dependence on any one asset class.
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Read More[October 19, 2026 Morning Edition] Tech stocks plummet on AI infrastructure debt concerns. A turbulent start to the week as Chinese GDP and Middle East tensions intersect
Good morning, readers. A new week has begun.
Signs of re-accelerating inflation and doubts regarding AI investment are emerging as major themes in the market.
Following last week’s major turmoil, the Tokyo market today is also expected to see very nervous trading.
First, let’s unravel today’s market outlook by looking at the trends in overseas markets over the weekend and the depths of the macro environment.
The Federal Reserve's Latest October Inflation Forecast Has Arrived, and It's Terrible News for Wall Street
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Market Commentary: The Meteoric Rise of Eli Lilly
Did you know that Eli Lilly and other pharmaceutical companies have sold approximately 10.6 million shots of obesity drug doses in the U.S. in a single month? The rise of these injectable weight loss medications is so powerful that it’s causing investors to question the future of even staple food and beverage stocks.
While this aspect alone could secure Eli Lilly as the pharmaceutical golden goose you’ve been looking for there is much more than meets the eye.
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1 Under-the-Radar Small Cap Set To Pop?
Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) isn’t well known and why would it be trading at less than a half a billion dollars in valuation. But it has seen a surge recently in insider buying as those in-the-know seem to be betting on future prospects.
This small-cap company has positioned itself as a critical supplier to major data center operators and telecommunications firms,
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