When Should You Start Collecting Social Security?
Waiting to claim Social Security can mean a bigger monthly check, but nearly half of working Americans say…
Synchrony Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure
The prevailing narrative says the consumer, squeezed by inflation, higher gas prices and a steady sense of uncertainty,…
How Much Is the Average Social Security Check in 2026?
The size of your Social Security check depends on your work history, lifetime earnings, retirement age and the…
Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2026: Here’s the Most You Can Get
Social Security provides benefits for about 54 million retirees and their family members. The size of your monthly…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
Foreign consumers become new engine of Thai retail as ‘Expat Economy’ gathers pace
The second is Frequent Visitors, who regularly stay and spend in Thailand for at least three months per…
Chinese Economy Stuck in Slow Lane as Consumption Heads for Drop
(Bloomberg) — China’s consumer spending may have contracted for the first time since the pandemic, a setback that…
UK Economy Set to Shrink as Iran Energy Shock Hits Growth
The UK economy is expected to contract despite a boost at the start of the year, with economists…
Revolving Credit’s 10.4% Growth and Consumer Resilience
Call it the trillion-dollar question, focused on the U.S. consumer: How much longer can spending keep outpacing the…
How To Open a Roth IRA in 2026
More Americans are saving for retirement through individual retirement accounts than ever before. New data from Fidelity shows…
Is a technical recession enough to spur the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates?
Despite the negative GDP surprise, markets are still pricing in a Bank of Canada rate cut in 2026.…
Peter Schiff: The $1 Trillion AI CapEx Bubble Is Hiding a Massive Capital Misallocation
Quick Read Microsoft (MSFT) reported Q1 capex of $30.88B (+84.4% year-over-year), Alphabet (GOOGL) spent $35.67B (more than double…