Social Security Benefits Get a 2.8% COLA. Here's How Much the Average Check Might Increase
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While Social Security benefits are getting a decent raise in 2026, many seniors won’t see all of it.
Warning: This metric hints at S&P 500 crash in 2026
As the S&P 500 mounts a successive recovery, historical data suggests that the index is likely to face bearish sentiment in 2026.
Notably, the grim outlook comes as the S&P 500 ended the last session at 6,849, up 0.5%.
The index has managed to stage a remarkable performance, securing just enough gains to preserve its monthly winning streak.
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If You Save and Invest $50 Each Week, This Is How Massive Your Portfolio Could Be After 25 Years
Even if you’re expecting a slowdown in the market, investing your money on a regular basis can still be a no-brainer option.
Putting aside money each week into the stock market can be an effective way to build up your portfolio. If you can afford to invest $50 per week, that would be the equivalent of $2,600 per year,
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Market Commentary: 1 Warren Buffett Stock to Go Nuts Over
When it comes to rewarding shareholders, Warren Buffett is a maestro. His behemoth of an investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway, manages over $380 billion in investments, mostly in companies with burgeoning dividends.
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Is $1 Trillion in Tesla Annual Profits Possible?
Tesla may trade as a stock but it has the hallmarks of being a call option. That’s because the company holds under its umbrella one of the most advanced AI systems on planet earth. And now that – thanks to OpenAI – the general public has become aware of what AI can do, it’s arguable that Tesla is substantially underpriced because it can leverage that AI in so many other areas.
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