Financial advice Americans try to follow is keeping you broke. The ‘Big 4’ decisions that can make or break you in 2026
It’s tempting to think that if you could switch some daily habits — like avocado toast — you…
New maximum Social Security checks for 2026 can provide some Americans up to $5,251 a month. Here’s who qualifies
Social Security is a key lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of January 2026, the average monthly…
2025 Q3 Productivity Surge Contrasts with Real Wage Decline | Economic Analysis – News and Statistics
Jan 9, 2026 Worker productivity rose at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, while…
Getting Social Security checks and working at the same time? Here are the new rules you must know for 2026
Whether by choice or necessity, a growing number of American seniors are working well into their golden years.…
US government cancels October inflation report after shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 — The US government said yesterday that it will not publish a consumer inflation report…
A whopping 62% of retired Americans have no clue how long their nest egg will last — and many blame climbing costs
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The federal shutdown affects October BLS data collection
First, the government shutdown meant no September jobs report. Now, on day 13, the shutdown will affect the…
With Social Security’s COLA on the line, the Trump administration plans to release inflation data delayed by the shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is calling some staff back to work to prepare its closely watched inflation…
Wall Street Forecasts Worsening Job Market Amid Data Blackout
Topline With another jobs report sidelined Thursday morning by the ongoing government shutdown, several firms and economists have…
Faced With A Stagnant Job Market, These Gen Xers Chose Self-Employment
The job market is tough for employees of all ages and experience levels right now. According to the…
Long-term unemployment in US surges to 1.9 million as job openings dry up
Graph showing recent rise of long-term unemployment [Photo: US Bureau of Labor Statistics] The number of long-term unemployed…
The government’s next jobs report lands Friday. Here’s what to look for.
When President Trump last month fired the head of the federal bureau that produces the government’s monthly jobs…