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Powell signals Fed to continue rate cuts, but path isn’t on preset course By Investing.com


Powell signals Fed to continue rate cuts, but path isn’t on preset course By Investing.com

Powell signals Fed to continue rate cuts, but path isn’t on preset course By Investing.com

"Looking forward, if the economy evolves broadly as expected, policy will move over time toward a more neutral stance," Powell said in prepaid remarks Monday ahead of an appearance of the National Association for Business Economics.


Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) announces COLA increase for 2025 payments

Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) announces COLA increase for 2025 payments

Getting a new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) check at a higher amount in 2025 will be possible for all United States citizens.


Social Security for public workers to be increased thanks to a bill

Social Security for public workers to be increased thanks to a bill

The main goal of this Bill is to eliminate this unfairness altogether, making it so that citizens in these situations can have a fair Social Security check.


Analysis-Thai auto sector reels from falling orders and soaring household debt By Reuters

Analysis-Thai auto sector reels from falling orders and soaring household debt By Reuters

"It's a crisis, quite a serious one, with no easy way out," said Hajime Yamamoto, a principal at Nomura Research Institute's consulting division in Thailand, adding that the stagnant home market, combined with increased competition in exports is squeezing the auto sector.


Factbox-China rolls out broad rate cuts and other stimulus to spur weak economy By Reuters

Factbox-China rolls out broad rate cuts and other stimulus to spur weak economy By Reuters

(Reuters) -China announced a broad range of stimulus measures on Tuesday to support the faltering economy, stabilise the housing sector and restore market confidence.


Trump Vs. Harris: Vice President Leads In 2 More New Polls But Pollster Says Undecided Republicans Can Come Back Home To Bolster Ex-President

Trump Vs. Harris: Vice President Leads In 2 More New Polls But Pollster Says Undecided Republicans Can Come Back Home To Bolster Ex-President

Multi-Candidate Fray: When the ballot included Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party’s Jill Stein and Libertarian Chase Oliver, Harris had a bigger lead, 47% of the registered voters favored her and 41% Trump, while the other candidates managed 2% or less each, according to NBC News poll.


Here’s how much the Cost of Living Adjustment will increase by 2025 – you’ll get a big increase

Here’s how much the Cost of Living Adjustment will increase by 2025 – you’ll get a big increase

According to calculations by The Senior Citizens League, the U.S. Government will increase Social Security benefits by 2.57% with the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).


Expert Ratings For Valero Energy – Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO)

Expert Ratings For Valero Energy – Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO)

In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates.


Buying a house in some popular Florida cities now cheaper than rent — as mortgage rates fall and markets cool

Buying a house in some popular Florida cities now cheaper than rent — as mortgage rates fall and markets cool

And while the Sunshine State definitely made the list of desirable destinations, New Orleans beat every other major city in the country — prospective Big Easy buyers can currently save to the tune of $450 a month by taking out a mortgage, the data showed.


Bad news for disability beneficiaries who have a birthday these days – they will not get the new payment

Bad news for disability beneficiaries who have a birthday these days – they will not get the new payment

The Social Security payment schedule for both United States Disability beneficiaries and all other citizens is marked for the entire month of September.


Cost of living Adjustment (COLA) to bring big increases to United States retirees – it’s official

Cost of living Adjustment (COLA) to bring big increases to United States retirees – it’s official

In addition, it is important to remember that the process is automatic, which means that we will not have to request the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase in the Social Security retirement checks at any time.


How The STAR Program In New York Eases The Tax Burden On Homeowners

How The STAR Program In New York Eases The Tax Burden On Homeowners

The state of New York has implemented a special program to alleviate the economic pressure that homeowners face due to school taxes.


Mary Trump Says ‘Donald Trump Remains Thin-Skinned Bully And That’s What Makes Him Dangerous’

Mary Trump Says ‘Donald Trump Remains Thin-Skinned Bully And That’s What Makes Him Dangerous’

During the interview, the CNN anchor read an excerpt from Mary Trump’s book Who Could Ever Love You, where she described her uncle’s childhood behavior as that of “a thin-skinned bully who tormented younger kids but would retreat in anger when confronted.”


Social Security sends millions of Americans new checks with a big increase

Social Security sends millions of Americans new checks with a big increase

In the month of September, all U.S. citizens in any state who receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits will see an increase in their payments due to the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).


Europe’s STOXX 600 climbs as focus shifts to US central bank rate verdict By Reuters

Europe’s STOXX 600 climbs as focus shifts to US central bank rate verdict By Reuters

Meanwhile, Euro zone's industrial production reading for July and comments from ECB president Christine Lagarde at the Eurogroup meeting in Budapest later in the day will be keenly monitored for any clues on the bank's interest-rate path.


Look in your drawers at home: this half-dollar coin is worth thousands of dollars

Look in your drawers at home: this half-dollar coin is worth thousands of dollars

Unlike proof coins, the specially minted Kennedy half dollar features a matte finish, where the only visible imperfections are the die polish lines.


Social Security 2024: This is the key age to get the best checks in the United States

Social Security 2024: This is the key age to get the best checks in the United States

Gender differences also play a role; as, on average, men get higher checks than women, due to the pay gap and career breaks for family care, which can affect your contribution history.


US Government and IRS announce that 2024 salaries will be taxed differently in 2025

US Government and IRS announce that 2024 salaries will be taxed differently in 2025

To tell the truth, it is important to highlight that most United States citizens will not have problems to be able to pay taxes in 2025, since we find that the amount of income we can have is higher.


Minimum requirements for Social Security payments: it is not always possible to have this monthly benefit

Minimum requirements for Social Security payments: it is not always possible to have this monthly benefit

One of the major goals of many United States citizens is to obtain a large monthly payment from the Social Security Administration as soon as possible.


Total change in disability beneficiary payments: only beneficiaries to receive up to $3,822 next week

Total change in disability beneficiary payments: only beneficiaries to receive up to $3,822 next week

Before the end of next week in September, the United States Social Security Administration will pay a large portion of Disability benefits.


Social Security Checks: These are the groups that will get the money before the end of September

Social Security Checks: These are the groups that will get the money before the end of September

When the 1st of the month is a holiday or weekend, the payment is sent by Social Security on the immediately preceding business day.


Increase in SNAP food stamps – list of states with the largest increases

Increase in SNAP food stamps – list of states with the largest increases

In the case of September we already have the exact date of the SNAP Food Stamps payments, so it is easy to keep track of when we will get this benefit.


COLA Increase 2025: All You Need to Know About the Cost of Living Adjustment Eligibility & Payment Dates

COLA Increase 2025: All You Need to Know About the Cost of Living Adjustment Eligibility & Payment Dates

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is one of the most important elements of the United States for citizens who collect only a monthly Social Security check.


If your benefit is prior to this year you will not get the new Social Security check – Find out how you can get it

If your benefit is prior to this year you will not get the new Social Security check – Find out how you can get it

In just a few days the new Social Security retirement payment will appear in the checking account of thousands of United States citizens.


Bye-bye to another mall retailer – 150 stores to close

Bye-bye to another mall retailer – 150 stores to close

Regarding the reasons behind this shift, Spring speculated, “Our customer has become more selective, which we link to persistent macroeconomic instability and a more intricate news environment.” He continued by explaining that they are implementing adjustments to navigate the evolving situation, declaring, “We have realigned our assortments and modified our marketing timeline to achieve a better equilibrium between value and style.


I’m on disability and Social Security is going to pay me a $3,822 payroll in a week, here’s how you can get it

I’m on disability and Social Security is going to pay me a $3,822 payroll in a week, here’s how you can get it

Well, it is true that not all eligible beneficiaries will get the payment on the same 11th day of September, as the collection method chosen will also decide whether we get the money immediately or a little later.


I am 62 years old and Social Security will not give me a pension: this is the reason why

I am 62 years old and Social Security will not give me a pension: this is the reason why

The Social Security Administration pays a large number of benefits each month to different groups of United States citizens.


IRS announces new programs to get help with your taxes

IRS announces new programs to get help with your taxes

This is a basic part of United States society and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the agency in charge of collecting those taxes each year.


I am 65 years old and have no retirement savings and will receive a Social Security check for $1,900 a month. Can I live comfortably on this paycheck?

I am 65 years old and have no retirement savings and will receive a Social Security check for $1,900 a month. Can I live comfortably on this paycheck?

The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a concerning reality: nearly half (49%) of adults aged 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings.


Good news for these retirees today: Social Security announces it

Good news for these retirees today: Social Security announces it

Therefore, both citizens with a Disability check and any other Social Security Administration retirement beneficiary can receive their benefit today.


Clocks to “fall back” for Daylight Saving Time’s End

Clocks to “fall back” for Daylight Saving Time’s End

Back in April 2021, the state’s House of Representatives passed a bill with a narrow 103-98 vote that could establish a permanent daylight saving time, thereby eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes.


Goodbye to daylight saving time change, list of US states that will not change

Goodbye to daylight saving time change, list of US states that will not change

By not moving the clocks forward or backward, the state minimizes exposure to heat during the hottest parts of the day, which results in reduced energy consumption for cooling.


How to pay less tax to the IRS in 2025: you only have to meet this requirement

How to pay less tax to the IRS in 2025: you only have to meet this requirement

In 2025 the taxes that all United States citizens have to pay to the IRS will be different.


Pensioners of this age receive their Social Security paychecks on September 3

Pensioners of this age receive their Social Security paychecks on September 3

Different groups of retirees in the United States get their Social Security payments on different days depending on certain requirements.


Legendary rock band cancels tour due in United States to lack of ticket sales

Legendary rock band cancels tour due in United States to lack of ticket sales

Helmet’s founder and frontman, Page Hamilton, expressed his frustration over the situation, highlighting that the band was excited about the tour but that current circumstances didn’t allow it to go forward as planned.