Social Security’s next COLA projection might not go as far as retirees hope
American retirees who are receiving Social Security will see an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year, and a new report projects that next...
Author : Robert B. Hambrick
Mortgage rates fall as Iran ceasefire eases market tensions
Mortgage rates fell this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on...
Average monthly mortgage payment hits new high, topping $2K for first time ever
Outstanding mortgage payments reached a new high at the end of last year when the typical mortgage holder’s monthly payment exceeded $2,000 for the first...
Tax refunds are bigger than ever this year, but residents of 5 states are cashing in the most
Americans are facing a midnight deadline to file their 2025 tax return, but the refunds that await the majority of taxpayers are larger on average...
White House study says DEI policies cost US economy by promoting unqualified managers
The White House released a study on Monday that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts...
350k supplements recalled for packaging flaw that poses ‘serious injury or death’ risk to children
More than 350,000 vitamins and supplements were recalled due to incorrect packaging, which federal regulators said poses a “risk of serious injury or death” to...
How to file a tax extension before the April 15 deadline
The deadline to file 2025 tax returns is looming on Wednesday, April 15, and while tens of millions of taxpayers have filed their returns, there...
Time to ditch AI anxiety — experts say there’s a lot less to fear than we think
More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, “Change is the only constant.” That observation has remained true since...
Beware of these tax scams as the filing deadline approaches, Congress warns
The bipartisan leaders of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look to use on unsuspecting taxpayers...
These 8 US housing markets favor buyers
The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are currently only eight metro areas...