Social Security COLA estimates for 2027 fall as inflation moderates
New estimates show just how much Social Security benefits may increase in 2027, based on new government inflation data.
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Where gold price is headed next as Fed rate hike and inflation odds change direction
Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.
Trump officials float cut to capital gains tax on home sales. What it could mean for homeowners
Trump officials may be considering a tax break for homeowners selling their primary residence in the lead up to the midterm elections.
Here's the inflation breakdown for July 2026 — in one chart
Costs remain elevated for consumers, however inflation is showing some signs of easing, economists say.
AMD Buys Toronto AI Chip Startup Taalas
AMD has agreed to acquire Toronto AI chip startup Taalas, adding a specialized inference architecture alongside Instinct GPUs. Taalas designs silicon around specific AI models to...
Flywire And Trustly Launch Pay By Bank In Canada
Flywire and Trustly have expanded Pay by Bank into Canada, letting payers authenticate through online banking before authorizing a Canadian dollar payment. The service improves the...
Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued guidance that could allow parents to make pretax contributions to a child's Trump Account directly from their paycheck.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card balances are ticking higher midway through the year, according to a new report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
RBC And BMO Sell Moneris To Francisco Partners For C$2B
August 10, 2026 NCFA Market Activity Payments Infrastructure And Money Movement, Competition And Market Structure, Capital Markets And Market Infrastructure RBC And BMO Sell Moneris But...
India’s RBI On AI Governance And BRICS Payment Links
India’s RBI is pushing banks toward stronger AI governance while BRICS members discuss linking fast payment systems and CBDCs to cut cross border payment costs. The...
Smart Financial Planning Tips for Retirement Life
Good retirement planning goes beyond saving. Learn how budgeting, investments, healthcare, taxes, emergency funds, and living costs can support a more secure retirement. The post Smart...
3 Red Flags to Check Before Paying Any Credit-Building Company
Before paying a credit-building company, check its independent reviews, understand exactly what you’re buying, and be wary of promises about credit score gains. The post 3...
Building a Diversified Startup Portfolio
Many investors approach the stock market with diversification in mind, spreading capital across industries, asset classes, and geographies to help mitigate risk. Applying that same thinking...
8 Cozy Evening Activities That Don’t Involve Leaving the House
Turn an ordinary night in into something more relaxing with eight cozy evening activities, from comfort food and games to reading, stretching and screen-free downtime. The...
BlackRock IBQT Adds Bitcoin To Canadian ETF Portfolios
BlackRock Canada has launched IBQT, combining global equities with a targeted 3% bitcoin allocation. The structure gives bitcoin another source of portfolio demand as assets enter...