Inflation

Families continue to struggle to put food on the table as rising food and energy costs push inflation to 3.6%.

Amendments to the Social Security Act decades ago ensured that the retirement age rises by two-month increments annually, and it reached 67 for those turning 65 in 2026 and after.

Global central banks continue to withdraw US Treasuries from the New York Federal Reserve since Trump's tariff play in late March. This trend could force the Treasury to hike yields to attract bond buyers, which could drive up borrowing costs.

Investors are piling cash into short-term US T-bills with stable yields as market jitters driven by tariffs and federal deficits affect the long end outlook.

Michael Saylor believes bitcoin is digital capital and maybe the most explosive idea of the era, and financing options adopted by GameStop and Trump Media to buy BTC could create short-term downward pressure.

US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid threats to the program and access to benefits.

A Queensland man couldn't believe he had won over $1 million in a lottery draw. He took over a month to accept the reality and finally claim his winnings.

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman heavily bought shares of transportation and car rental companies while offloading consumer discretionary brands.

Ultra-rich people often use debt as a tool to maintain adequate cash flow at all times with the goal to capitalize on market opportunities for long-term wealth appreciation.

Pershing Square Capital Management CEO Bill Ackman called on Donald Trump to pause tariffs for a faster resolution to the escalating global trade war.

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett believes investing in knowledge and self-betterment can unlock growth opportunities. He sees real estate as a good investment option during periods of high inflation.

Volatile markets, rising consumer prices, growing debt levels, and heightened risks of Social Security benefits discontinuity are driving fears across generations about their retirement plans.

Women earn much less than men and face challenges in saving money adequately while managing caregiving responsibilities. A market crash triggered by Trump's tariff play and federal changes is adding to these existing problems.

NovaGold Resources shares soared after billionaire investor John Paulson's firm entered a deal with the company to buy a stake in Alaska's Donlin gold mine project.

A virtual assistant has garnered overwhelming praise after sharing the story of how he worked for a 75-year-old woman for free due to her poor financial situation.

Experts believe US President Donald Trump could introduce unprecedented losses to US equities and the devaluation of the greenback if he ousts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

US President Donald Trump plans to resume collections on student loans that will result in wage garnishment and withholding of Social Security benefits for borrowers who don't repay.

Cathie Wood poured millions of dollars into Robinhood shares and a Toronto-listed Solana staking fund as the US Fed Chair's comments on inflation and softer Q1 growth triggered volatility in US markets.

Trading volumes on popular exchange-traded funds surged 18 minutes before Donald Trump's 9th April post about a 90-day pause on tariffs.

Donald Trump imposed 104% tariffs on China in response to the mainland's reciprocal tariffs, further escalating the global trade war and market turmoil.

Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen opened new stock positions, including Amazon, AT&T, Netflix, Salesforce, and UnitedHealth Group in Q4.

The US stock market bounced back after declining for weeks after the US Fed forecast two rates cuts this year despite concerns of high inflation, unemployment, and a slump in consumer spending.

New couples are filling coffee shops in every corner of New York City. As this trend spreads, a crucial question arises: are coffee dates replacing the classic wine-and-dine?

American workers are balancing two or three jobs amid rising inflation and increasingly inaccessible necessities, like gasoline, groceries and childcare.

Financial advisers urge investors to avoid panic selling and keep emotions under control as the US market violently fluctuates based on what Trump says every other day.

The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.

Keen-eyed grocers have noticed Cadbury decreasing its product size while keeping its price-tag the same, inciting backlash from customers demanding transparency from their retailers.

The average US tax refund for the 2024 tax year dropped to £1,725 as of 14th February 2025 from £2,551 on the same day last year.

Americans could use DOGE dividend cheques to clear debt, grow their emergency funds, and invest in long-term goals like retirement, which could have an overall deflationary effect on the US economy.

Bill pays £9,681 on two mortgages and donates between £6,454 and £8,068 to charities every month. He called the Dave Ramsey Show for guidance on how to reduce uncontrollable spending as the US couple battles with lifestyle creep.