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Sharp takes on spending, saving, side hustles — and stacking your future in a shifting economy.

Everyday Essentials Could Cost More in 2027 as Manufacturers Confront Rising Expenses

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $716 Million — Here’s What a Winner Could Actually Take Home

October 29 Could Be a Pivotal Day for Wall Street as Major Tech Earnings Put AI Investments to the Test

Federal Reserve Faces New Interest Rate Decision as Americans Brace for Higher Borrowing Costs

Unemployment Claims Fall to Three-Month Low, but Job Seekers Still Face a Tough Market

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A shopper compares everyday grocery products as rising manufacturing and transportation costs threaten to push prices higher in 2027.

Everyday Essentials Could Cost More in 2027 as Manufacturers Confront Rising Expenses

Powerball tickets and a lottery display highlight the estimated $716 million jackpot for the October 28, 2026, drawing. The cash option is estimated at $307.2 million before taxes.

Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $716 Million — Here’s What a Winner Could Actually Take Home

Wall Street comes into focus with major corporate earnings reports, inflation data, and other key economic events on the calendar.

October 29 Could Be a Pivotal Day for Wall Street as Major Tech Earnings Put AI Investments to the Test

A woman reviews household finances as Americans weigh the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate decisions on credit cards, mortgages and savings.

Federal Reserve Faces New Interest Rate Decision as Americans Brace for Higher Borrowing Costs

Job candidates wait for interviews at a corporate office as employers continue hiring, reflecting the surprising strength and resilience of America's labor market.

Unemployment Claims Fall to Three-Month Low, but Job Seekers Still Face a Tough Market

A bank customer makes a cash deposit as savers look for ways to earn more on money they can set aside for a fixed period.

CDs Are Paying Savers Guaranteed Interest — Here’s How to Make Them Work Harder

A delivery worker checks his phone while working an evening shift. More Americans are turning to side hustles and other additional work to bring in extra income.

More Americans Are Turning to Side Hustles — Here’s How to Make One Actually Pay

A bank representative discusses account services with a customer as federal regulators examine account closure practices at nine major U.S. banks.

Nine Major U.S. Banks Face Federal Scrutiny Over Customer Account Closures

Stacks of U.S. currency and coins illustrate the growing wealth of American households as stock market gains remain unevenly distributed.

America’s Wealth Is Growing, but Who’s Really Getting Ahead?

A customer reviews vehicle purchase documents with a salesperson at a car dealership as federal regulators target allegedly deceptive pricing practices.

FTC Accuses Auto Dealer Group of Charging Buyers Thousands Above Advertised Prices

Wall Street

Wall Street Climbs to New Highs as AI Stocks Keep Surging

Nearly 1 million Americans are receiving $500 refunds tied to the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace, with payments being distributed to eligible consumers.

Nearly 1 Million Americans Are Getting $500 ACA Refunds

Children play in a preschool classroom as new Treasury rules expand automatic enrollment in Trump Accounts to millions of children across the United States.

Trump Accounts Will Now Be Automatically Created for Millions of Children

Packages and cash represent the expanded Amazon Prime refund program, with a second round of automatic payments beginning October 1.

Second Round of Amazon Prime Refunds Begins October 1

A homeowner stands outside her home as falling HELOC rates make borrowing against home equity less expensive for some consumers.

Is It Getting Cheaper to Borrow Against Your Home?

A couple reviews financial documents with a loan officer as the possibility of additional Federal Reserve rate increases puts borrowing costs back in focus.

Interest Rates Could Go Even Higher as Fed Official Warns of New Inflation Pressure

A couple reviews household finances as higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for credit cards and other variable-rate debt.

Borrowing Just Got More Expensive for Americans — and Another Fed Rate Hike Could Be Coming

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its next interest-rate decision Wednesday as expectations grow that policymakers could raise rates.

Interest Rates Could Go Up Wednesday — Here’s What It Could Mean for Your Money

A couple reviews household finances as higher inflation, rising fuel prices and elevated borrowing costs continue to put pressure on American budgets.

Inflation Rises 0.4% as Gas Prices Climb — and Americans Could Soon Face Higher Borrowing Costs

Rising inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates could put additional pressure on household budgets as Americans contend with elevated everyday prices and borrowing costs.

Inflation Is Heating Up Again — and Americans Could Soon Face Higher Interest Rates

Customer filling gas tank at gas station.

Oil Prices Near $100 as New Attacks Threaten More Pain at the Gas Pump

A retired couple reviews financial documents at home as lawmakers debate how to protect Social Security benefits and address the program’s approaching funding shortfall.

Some Republicans Are Open to Higher Social Security Taxes as 2032 Funding Deadline Nears

A driver fills up at a gas station as the new U.S.–Venezuela oil agreement raises questions about whether additional crude supplies could eventually bring relief at the pump.

The U.S. Just Secured Access to 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil. Will It Lower Gas Prices?

Americans are earning more while becoming more cautious about spending, according to new federal data showing household incomes and savings increased in July.

Americans Are Pulling Back on Spending Even as Their Incomes Rise

The Federal Trade Commission is distributing millions of dollars in refunds to eligible consumers through checks and digital payments as part of several enforcement cases.

The FTC Is Sending Out New Refunds — Here’s Who Could Be Getting Money

U.S. Treasury bonds. The government is increasing bond buybacks as long-term interest rates remain high.

The Treasury Is Stepping Up Bond Buybacks as Long-Term Rates Stay High

A bank teller counts cash as high-yield savings accounts offer rates far above the national average, including one account currently paying 5.00% APY.

Your Savings Account May Be Paying You Almost Nothing. One Bank Is Now Offering 5%

An American consumer reviews household finances as high interest rates continue to make borrowing expensive despite signs of cooling inflation.

Why Borrowing Costs Are Staying High Even as Inflation Cools

Credit card interest rates remain above 20%, making purchases significantly more expensive for consumers who carry balances from month to month.

Credit Card Rates Are Still Above 20% — What That Actually Costs You

Wall Street extended its record-setting run this week, as investors weighed a softer jobs report against expectations for the Federal Reserve's next move.

A Soft Jobs Report Just Sent Wall Street to Record Highs

A woman uses a credit card while shopping online as Americans carry nearly $1.25 trillion in credit card debt.

Americans Now Carry $1.25 Trillion in Credit Card Debt

Mortgage rates ticked up, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbing to an average of 6.58%, even as the Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady.

The Fed Held Rates Steady Again — But Mortgage Rates Didn’t Get the Memo

Investors watch market screens as earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon converge with a pivotal Federal Reserve decision.

Four Events That Could Move Markets This Week

Credit scores play a major role in loan approval, interest rates, and long-term borrowing costs.

Credit Scores Explained: What Really Affects Your Score — and What Doesn’t

A younger worker walks to the job with a backpack as concerns about the future of Social Security underscore the growing importance of long-term retirement planning and personal savings.

Social Security Could Run Short by 2032 — What It Means for Younger Americans

A shopper compares grocery prices at a supermarket after new government data showed U.S. consumer prices declined in June, marking the first monthly drop in inflation since 2020.

U.S. Consumer Prices Fall for First Time Since 2020 as Inflation Cools to 3.5%

Wall Street comes into focus with major corporate earnings reports, inflation data, and other key economic events on the calendar.

Wall Street Braces for Critical Week as Earnings and Inflation Take Center Stage

A woman takes an online financial literacy assessment from home, illustrating the growing importance of understanding everyday money decisions.

Only 15% of Americans Show Strong Financial Literacy, New Test Finds

A business professional reviews market performance on a tablet as investor confidence in AI technology companies continues to build amid growing demand for advanced computing, semiconductors, and data center infrastructure.

AI Tech Stocks Climb as Investor Confidence Continues to Build

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off during a mission. The company's scheduled addition to the Nasdaq-100 marks another milestone following its historic public debut.

SpaceX Set to Join the Nasdaq-100 in Latest Milestone for Aerospace Giant

A couple visits a bank to make a deposit as the new Trump Accounts program begins, giving eligible families another option for long-term savings and investing.

Trump Accounts Launch July 4: What Parents Need to Know

Job candidates await interviews as employers continue to recruit workers across a range of industries.

U.S. Employers Added Just 57,000 Jobs in June as Hiring Slows

SanDisk shares continued their remarkable rally after Wall Street raised its price target for the AI-focused memory technology company.

SanDisk Stock Soars Again as Wall Street Raises Price Target

Micron's advanced memory chips play a critical role in powering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation data centers.

Micron’s Latest Results Point to a More Predictable Future for AI Investing

A trader monitors market activity as AI-related technology stocks declined amid profit-taking following a powerful rally.

AI Stock Sell-Off Sends Shockwaves Through Markets as Investors Reassess Spending Boom

High home prices and elevated borrowing costs are prompting many Americans to take a more measured approach to buying a home.

Why More Americans Are Waiting Longer to Buy a Home

Advanced AI chips move through an automated assembly line.

Intel Shares Rise After Trump Says Apple Will Partner on U.S. Chip Production

Energy markets reacted positively after news of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

Investors Cheer Iran Peace Deal as Stocks Rise and Oil Prices Fall

The Readovia Stock Stack explores eight companies that delivered extraordinary returns while benefiting from powerful trends shaping the future of technology, communications, data infrastructure, and the emerging space economy.

The Readovia Stock Stack: Eight Skyrocketing Stocks and the Trends Driving Them

Many Americans continue to spend on groceries, travel, dining, and everyday purchases, but rising household costs are making it harder for some families to build and maintain savings.

Americans Are Still Spending — But Savings Are Shrinking

Traders monitor market activity as investors take profits in some of Wall Street's biggest AI winners following one of the strongest technology rallies in recent market history.

AI Stock Selloff Shakes Wall Street as Investors Reassess the Next Phase of the Boom

A new chapter in commercial spaceflight may be approaching as SpaceX prepares for a potential Wall Street debut.

SpaceX Is Coming to Wall Street—and Could Become the Largest IPO in History

Virgin Galactic shares surged after investors poured back into the commercial space sector, extending a powerful rally fueled by growing enthusiasm for the emerging space economy.

Virgin Galactic Stock Soars 36% as Investors Double Down on the Space Economy

Investor enthusiasm surrounding the commercial space economy surged again as space-related stocks rallied alongside renewed excitement surrounding SpaceX and satellite communications technology.

Space Stocks Are Surging Again as Investors Chase the Next Big Boom