Why retirees could face a financial shock from Social Security in 2026
Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren’t prepared…
Powell warns of a ‘very unusual’ economy as inflation remains high amid a weakening job market
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday described the U.S. economy as “very unusual,” saying policymakers are navigating…
UK launches $965 million plan to get unemployed Gen Z into AI, hospitality, and engineering
Some Gen Z have been desperately trying to break into the job market, sending out thousands of applications,…
‘Forever layoffs’ hit a recession trigger as 1.1 million workers get sacked through November
Jobs website Glassdoor warned of “forever layoffs” in mid-November, as a small drip-drip-drip of cuts throughout the year…
US tariffs ruin education dreams for children in India’s diamond hub | Unemployment
Surat, India – In 2018, Alpesh Bhai enrolled his three-year-old daughter in an English-language private school in Surat. This…
‘Godfather of AI’ says Bill Gates and Elon Musk are right about the future of work—but he predicts mass unemployment is on its way
The long-term impact of artificial intelligence is one of the most hotly debated topics in Silicon Valley. Nvidia…
Social Security payment dates for December 2025: See schedule
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Social Security payments for Dec. 2025. When do you get your check?
As Social Security turns 90, Congress faces financial deadline Social Security has a cash flow problem. For years,…
US consumer confidence tumbles to lowest level since April | Business and Economy News
A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the Federal…
119,000 added, jobless rate 4.4%
The U.S. economy added substantially more jobs than expected in September, according to a long-awaited report Thursday from…
‘The kids aren’t alright,’ warns top economist, as unemployed, pessimistic Gen Z living with parents blow a $12 billion hole in consumption
Gen Z isn’t ok—that’s the official diagnosis from Oxford Economics, following a deep dive into the generation’s economic…
Social Security 2026 COLA brings a historic raise for retirees
A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well above the national…