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U.S. Consumers Keep Spending Despite Higher Prices
American consumers once again showed their resilience in June, shrugging off higher prices to keep their wallets open and the economy ticking. This continued willingness...
Student Loan Forgiveness May Come With a Surprising Tax Twist
Changes in government policy often ripple out in ways that can catch even the most diligent financial planners off guard. This year is no different,...
Walmart Faces Higher Prices at the Checkout Counter as Tariffs Take Effect
Walk into your local Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and you might notice something that less than a year ago would have seemed unlikely: the price tags...
Should Your 401(k) Include Private Companies? The High-Stakes Debate That Could Change Retirement
If you’ve glanced at your retirement plan’s investment menu, odds are you see funds that buy stocks and bonds in companies trading on public markets....
Retail Advertising Trends Shaping Consumer Attention in 2025
The most effective U.S. retail ads of 2025 are making waves not just with their creativity, but with the dollars behind them, according to a...
Millions of Families Face SNAP Benefit Cuts Under New Federal Budget
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, widely known as SNAP and formerly called food stamps, is set to undergo significant changes that will affect millions of...
Four-Day Workweek Trial Delivers Surprising Gains for Companies and Workers
A recent six-month trial of a four-day workweek in the United Kingdom is challenging long-held assumptions about workplace productivity and employee well-being. Seventeen companies, covering...
June Employment Numbers Beat Expectations with Lower Unemployment
The U.S. labor market delivered an unexpected boost in June, adding 147,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment rate down to 4.1 percent, according to fresh...
How Wildfires and Storms Are Driving Up Home Insurance Costs in the U.S.
Homeowners across the United States are facing a new reality as home insurance premiums continue to climb, driven by a mix of severe weather, surging...
Private Sector Job Losses Signal Cooling in U.S. Labor Market
The U.S. private sector unexpectedly shed 33,000 jobs in June 2025, marking the first monthly decline in employment since 2010 outside of pandemic-related disruptions. This...
