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2024 September


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.