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This Signal Has Coincided With Every Recession of the Past 65 Years; It Just Flashed Again
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (397+ words) The Sahm rule is a measure of labor market deterioration, and it has historically been an accurate recession indicator. The labor market is one of the strongest indicators of overall economic health. When companies are hiring and workers feel secure…...
3 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Opening Before Rates Drop
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (668+ words) Published on Feb. 21, 2026 Meanwhile, high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are offering rates that are dramatically higher (some over 400x) -- and the gap between the two is real money. I've written about personal finance long enough to know that timing matters with savings…...
President Donald Trump's Nomination of Kevin Warsh to Become Fed Chair May Come With Unintended Consequences for Wall Street
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (668+ words) The end of Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair brings about more questions than answers. The stock market has been practically unstoppable over the last seven years. With the exception of 2022, the widely followed S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%) has gained…...
The Best Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 21, 2026: Paying up to 5.00% APY
19+ hour, 44+ min ago (834+ words) Published on Feb. 21, 2026 Mid-month, mid-winter, middle of nowhere exciting for rate changes. Banks are coasting after January's standstill. If you're looking for drama, you won't find it here. If you're looking for a solid rate, though? Plenty of those. The…...
Here's the Early Estimate for the 2027 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) Analysts have digested the most recent inflation and jobs data. Retirees received a bump in their monthly Social Security payments in January, thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2.8% increase added about $55 to the average benefit. Many seniors, however,…...
What's the Best Savings Account Now? My Pick for February 2026
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (566+ words) Published on Feb. 18, 2026 Right now, with rates still competitive and inflation cooling, a high-yield savings account isn't just nice to have -- it's essential for keeping your cash reserves working as hard as you do. Here's why it's earned my recommendation....
The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF Could Soar If These 2 Things Go Right
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (347+ words) This REIT ETF has a couple of major upside catalysts in 2026. The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR 1.43%) aims to track the performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs). The exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds 100 REITs, providing investors with…...
Billionaire's Prediction: The Market Is Wrong, Fed Will Conduct 'Substantially More' Than 2 Rate Cuts
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (461+ words) One billionaire believes the market is underestimating the incoming new chair of the Federal Reserve. Even after recent economic data from January on consumer prices and the labor market, investors still largely expect the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates…...
Top Savings Account Rates Today, Feb 18, 2026: Still Hitting 5.00% APY -- Here's Where to Find Them
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (837+ words) Published on Feb. 18, 2026 We're seeing a holding pattern on rates right now. Most banks are staying put after last month's freeze. So the deals that were good last week? Still good today. But don't mistake stability for permanence. These rates…...
The White House Is Threatening Card Issuers Again. Time to Buy Bank Stocks?
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (473+ words) Financial stocks are down partly due to Trump's calls for a cap on card interest rates. The Trump Administration is again pressuring credit card issuers to cap the interest rates they charge card holders. "James Dimon, lower your friggin' credit…...