3:17 AM2 min read
August CPI Lifts Fed Hike Odds Ahead of Wednesday Decision
Hotter core inflation and rising energy costs have pushed markets toward a quarter-point Fed increase on September 16.
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Wednesday, September 167 stories
- 2:58 AM2 min read
Healthcare Edges Out Influencing as Young People’s Dream Career
A PacSun and GlobalData survey finds healthcare narrowly overtaking influencer work as job security reshapes young Americans’ ambitions.
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- 2:08 AM2 min read
Record Diesel Prices Put Fresh Pressure on Long-Term Treasuries
Diesel’s record surge is moving beyond transport costs, threatening to extend inflation and keep bond yields elevated.
- 2:08 AM2 min read
The New Marketing Leader Must Think Like an Operator
Hiring executives now requires testing judgment, financial fluency and influence, not simply rewarding polished resumes or famous brand names.
- 2:07 AM2 min read
Five Retirement Habits Threaten Gen X Savings as Anxiety Mounts
A new survey highlights the quiet decisions that can widen retirement gaps even for workers who have started saving consistently.
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- 1:48 AM2 min read
The Retirement Tax Window That Closes at Age 63
Early IRA withdrawals can reduce future account balances while avoiding Medicare surcharges tied to income from two years earlier.
Traditional IRARoth IRAMedicareSocial Security - 12:07 AM2 min read
Five Retirement Habits That Help Affluent Americans Preserve Wealth
Reliable income, diversified assets and disciplined spending can help retirees reduce forced selling and extend portfolio longevity.
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Tuesday, September 1510 stories
- 8:37 PM2 min read
Pal’s Sudden Service Wins Workplace Certification During 70th Year
The regional chain surveyed more than 1,400 workers as it expands training and prepares new locations across two states.
Pal's Sudden ServiceGreat Place To Work - 5:59 PM2 min read
Sale-Leaseback Strategy Moves Home Equity Before Medicaid Care
A family sale-and-rent-back arrangement may unlock home equity, but tax, Medicaid and estate-recovery rules complicate the promised protection.
MedicaidInternal Revenue ServiceU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesResidential Real Estate - 4:46 PM2 min read
Goldman, JPMorgan Turn Hawkish Ahead of Fed Decision
Wall Street’s largest banks now expect a quarter-point hike as hotter inflation and surging oil prices revive policy fears.
- 4:36 PM2 min read
Debt Settlement Can Shrink Balances, But Add New Costs
Debt settlement may reduce what borrowers repay, yet fees, damaged credit, lawsuits and taxes can erase the apparent savings.
Consumer Financial Protection BureauInternal Revenue ServiceFederal Trade Commission - 4:35 PM2 min read
Why a 2024 Housing Crash Looks Unlikely
High mortgage rates are freezing transactions, but tight supply and resilient borrowers are limiting the odds of a nationwide collapse.
- 4:27 PM2 min read
Mortgage APRs Slip Below 7% as Lenders Sharpen Competition
PenFed, Better and Navy Federal led a weekly rate survey as borrowers gained modest relief from elevated mortgage costs.
- 4:26 PM2 min read
Fed Decision Arrives Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern Time
The Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting begins Tuesday, with its rate decision and Jerome Powell’s press conference scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Federal ReserveJerome PowellU.S. Treasury - 4:26 PM2 min read
Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge as Inflation Reasserts Itself
Markets now see a September increase as likely, while the Fed’s own projections point to a higher policy rate by year-end.
- 4:15 PM2 min read
What a Fed Rate Hike Would Mean for Household Money
Higher policy rates would lift some savings yields while making variable-rate debt and new borrowing more expensive.
Federal ReserveU.S. Treasury - 4:14 PM2 min read
Fed’s 2026 Meeting Schedule Puts September Decision in Focus
The Federal Open Market Committee has five meetings left in 2026, including three with updated economic projections.
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Sunday, September 137 stories
- 8:52 PM2 min read
Why Inflation Hedges Are Back in Focus as CPI Hits 3.8%
A hotter-than-expected April CPI report, driven by surging gas and beef prices, is pushing savers back toward TIPS, I bonds, gold and hard assets.
- 8:44 PM2 min read
I Bond Rates Slip to 4.26% as Inflation Runs Hot Again
With April inflation at 3.8% and I bonds now paying a 4.26% composite rate, savers are weighing the fine print against savings accounts and CDs.
Federal ReserveTreasuryDirect - 8:44 PM2 min read
Which Credit Card Perks Actually Reset on January 1, and Which Don't
A guide to the calendar-year credits worth using before December 31, and why anniversary-based perks like Venture X's travel credit work on a different clock.
- 8:39 PM2 min read
Airline Credit Cards Face Scrutiny as 2026 Rewards Shift
As carriers lean harder on loyalty revenue, the 2026 crop of airline credit cards is being judged less on flashy bonuses and more on how much a free checked bag or lounge pass is really worth.
- 8:28 PM2 min read
High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Safe, But Not Risk-Free
FDIC insurance protects deposits up to $250,000, yet fees, rate cuts and inflation can still quietly erode what savers actually keep.
FDICFederal ReserveNCUA - 8:26 PM2 min read
Mortgage Rates Ease From 8% Peak, But Shopping Still Pays
With 30-year rates back near 6.6% after last fall's spike above 8%, credit scores, rate shopping and discount points now separate the best mortgage deals from the rest.
- 8:17 PM2 min read
The Six Bank Fees Draining Checking Accounts, and Easy Fixes
Overdraft, ATM, and monthly maintenance charges still cost Americans billions each year, but most carry simple, well-documented workarounds.
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