The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its July 29, 2026 meeting. The target federal funds rate remains between 3.50% and 3.75%. A rate hold may sound like nothing changed. For households, however, it means borrowing costs are likely to remain relatively high for now. Credit card balances may stay expensive. Mortgage … Read more
Visa is cutting thousands of jobs while reporting another quarter of strong revenue and payment growth. That combination can seem confusing. Layoffs often sound like a warning sign, but companies also reduce staff when they want to lower costs, redirect spending, or automate more work. For consumers, the main question is whether these changes affect … Read more
Supplemental Security Income recipients may notice something unusual on the 2026 payment calendar: an SSI payment is scheduled for Friday, July 31, but no SSI payment appears during August. This does not mean the August benefit was canceled. It also does not mean recipients are receiving an extra payment in July. The July 31 deposit … Read more
Truth Social is moving beyond its role as a social media platform. Its parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, has announced a business data product called Truth API. The service is designed to give institutional customers licensed, real-time access to posts from prominent Truth Social accounts. The announcement drew widespread attention after reports said … Read more
A large egg recall announced in July 2026 affects nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold under several brand names. The recalled cartons may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. The recall does not mean that every egg in every supermarket is unsafe. It applies only to specific products … Read more
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, delivered another quarter of strong financial results. Revenue and earnings exceeded many analysts’ expectations, and Google Cloud continued to grow rapidly. Yet the market reaction surprised many investors: GOOG stock declined after management announced plans to significantly increase capital spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. For long-term investors, this raises an important … Read more
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may notice something unusual in August 2026: there is no SSI payment deposited during the month. This can be alarming if you are expecting your regular monthly benefit. However, in most cases, it does not mean your payment was missed, reduced, or stopped. Instead, it happens because … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the workplace. While some headlines warn that AI could eliminate entry-level jobs, others argue that it is simply changing the types of skills employers expect. For workers, students, and career changers, the most important question is not whether AI exists—it is how to adapt to it. From a personal … Read more
Enriched uranium has become a major topic in international news as governments discuss nuclear agreements, regional security, and energy policy. While the headlines often focus on diplomacy and geopolitics, many people wonder what any of this means for their own finances. The answer is that developments involving enriched uranium can influence global energy prices, stock … Read more
Stock market headlines can be unsettling, especially when the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq all move lower on the same day. Many investors immediately wonder whether they should sell investments, pause retirement contributions, or wait for markets to recover. For most people, a single day’s market movement is less important … Read more