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Some people may find that the COLA actually costs them Social Security benefits.

Two concurrent price shocks, which trace back to decisions made by President Donald Trump, threaten to upend a seemingly unstoppable stock market.

Inflation jumped to 3.8% in April 2026 while most big-bank savings accounts pay just 0.01% APY. See exactly how much that gap costs you each year -- and how to close it.

Berkshire dumped many longtime holdings, but last quarter loaded up on a former favorite.

New CEO Greg Abel is quickly putting his own fingerprints on the conglomerate's portfolio, even if last quarter's net effective change was minimal.

Weak consumer sentiment and surging inflation could derail the stock market's rebound.

Retirees could get a supersize COLA, but it's a double-edged sword.

Economic dynamics and the new Fed chair's strong views on monetary policy have Warsh and Trump on a collision course.

Jerome Powell is out as Fed chair; Kevin Warsh is in. And Warsh's actions could be critical to what happens with stocks.

BLAINE, Minn. - May 23, 2026 - Despite the fact that there are federal subsidies worth up to $2000 provided under the Inflation Reduction Act and a doubling in utility rebates for air source heat pumps throughout the entire state of Minnesota, the use of this technology by consumers continues to vary significantly — based far less upon incentives to encourage the use of this type of technology than on whether or not a contractor recommended it on the day that a consumer’s cooling system failed. This is the conclusion that can be drawn from data related to installations compiled by Twin City Heating, Air & Electric, a Blaine-based HVAC contracting firm that has been monitoring the increasing disparity between energy-related policies implemented at the federal level and how those policies are being received at the grassroots consumer level.

meed, a loyalty software platform founded in 2022 and serving small and independent businesses across 85 countries, has released six product updates for May 2026. A technology partner of Google, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia, the platform replaces paper punch cards and standalone loyalty apps with digital stamp cards stored in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, requiring no app download from customers. Most loyalty tools aimed at small businesses were designed for retail chains with IT teams; meed is built to go live in under five minutes with no hardware. The company serves more than 20 categories including cafes, restaurants, salons, gyms, and independent retailers.

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that people are unhappy with high gas prices, but there's still a takeaway here for investors.

LADERA RANCH, Calif. - May 23, 2026 - Sanctuary Metals, a precious metals firm focused on retirement diversification through physical gold and silver, says more investors are exploring gold IRAs, silver IRAs, and gold IRA rollovers as part of a broader effort to evaluate long-term portfolio balance in an uncertain economic environment.

Ark Invest believes this cryptocurrency will amass a market cap of $16 trillion by 2030.

Your RMD could be the first domino in a chain that leads to fewer Social Security benefits.

Retirees may not be able to rely on Social Security as much as they expect.

Should investors sink their teeth into McDonald's?

If you're feeling like it's time for a little bit of defensive posturing, here are three names to consider stepping into right now.

This little altcoin deserves a little more attention.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dropped below the important support of $75,000 before paring some of those losses.

New national polls showed weakening approval for President Donald Trump as voters voiced growing concerns over inflation, affordability and the Iran conflict.

American Express has been a staple in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio for over three decades.