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.
US tech stocks tumble as AI spending jitters spark market sell-off
Recently, Wall Street experienced a sharp tech-led sell-off, with the Nasdaq Composite plunging 2.58% in its steepest single-session decline since June, as renewed investor anxiety over artificial intelligence infrastructure costs triggered a broad market retreat.
Market sentiment soured following heavy capital expenditure updates and earnings reports from major tech players,
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Is This Buffett Stock The Next BIG Thing?
In a world drowning in data, Snowflake has been a lifeboat for businesses. Its cloud-based data warehousing capabilities allow organizations to manage a variety of data—structured, semi-structured, or unstructured—across different cloud services. Should a client wish to switch cloud providers, Snowflake’s service can facilitate that without a hitch.
Without Snowflake, companies would be at the mercy of cloud providers,
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If The CEO Is Loading Up, Should You?
Riddle me this. If a stock is so awful why does the CEO keep buying so much of it? That’s precisely the situation with SoFi. The share price is down an astonishing 33% year-to-date and yet the boss keeps acquiring stock at a furious pace, and Motley Fool just ranked it one of the safest banks in America.
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