Why Social Security's Shrinking COLA Forecast for 2027 May Benefit Retirees
For employees, receiving a smaller raise than initially expected isn’t a good thing. However, it could be a different case altogether for retirees who receive Social Security benefits.
Experts’ predictions of what the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be have declined recently. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL),
Social Security is being paid out on Wednesday, August 26: who gets benefits?
Across the United States, certain Social Security recipients are to get their latest monthly payment this week, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) completes its three-Wednesdays distribution cycle for August 2026.
Who receives Social Security on Wednesday, August 26?
Of the just over 71 million recipients of Social Security benefits in the U.S.,
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Read MoreAlibaba’s $10.2 billion fundraising pressures Chinese tech stocks amid supply concerns
Alibaba just told the market it needs $10.2 billion for AI. The market responded by selling Chinese tech stocks.
The e-commerce and cloud computing giant announced plans to raise HK$80 billion (roughly US$10.2 billion) through new share placements, with every dollar earmarked for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move landed alongside CCSH Corporation,
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 10 months during rally
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust accounted for $1.3 billion of last week’s inflows
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It remains to be seen whether Bitcoin’s rally will translate into sustained demand and a new bull market
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds had their strongest weekly inflow in 10 months last week as the original cryptocurrency surged.
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Read MoreBreakfast News: To Buy Nvidia or Not to Buy
Aug. 29, 2026Motley Fool Rule Breakers first recommended Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA) at a split-adjusted price of $0.16 in April 2005. Our Breakers team recommended it again in 2009 at $0.39. Since then, we’ve made more than 30 investments and recommendations across The Motley Fool. Very few public companies deserve to be held for 20+ years. And getting just a few of these right can transform the financial lives of Fools.
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Under-the-Radar Australian Stock Up 62%, Now What?
Boasting an impressive 62% gain in its stock price this year, Atlassian has become the darling of investors with an affinity for enterprise software. The Ozzie company seems to be back in vogue, buoyed by rejuvenated revenue growth.
So, is there more juice to squeeze out of this tasty stock?
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1 Under-the-Radar AI Stock Set To Soar
In a move that has piqued the interest of many investors, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, recently purchased call options on Broadcom.
Her stake, valued at somewhere between $1 million and $5 million, is a significant vote of confidence from a well-connected political figure. It also raises the question,
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