Social Security’s 2.8% COLA for 2026 may not keep pace with inflation if tariffs drive costs higher. COLAs are based on worker spending patterns rather than retiree spending, leading to insufficient ...

The United States announced new, higher tariff rates this year. Tariffs can affect supply chains, investment, and firms’ input costs, resulting in supply-side effects such as higher inflation and ...

That will have an impact on the housing market — but it's unlikely to make a huge difference for those struggling to afford a home. Let's take a look. Mortgage rates have been pretty high for the last ...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in its first meeting of 2026 after cutting three times last year. The pause reflects policymakers balancing moderate but persistent inflation against a ...