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Why Fixed Income Doesn’t Feel Fixed Anymore for Retirees in 2026

Everyone who’s retired or eyeing retirement remembers the day they first heard “fixed income,” pictured as a money safety net that kicks in like clockwork every month. That dependable paycheck — from Social Security, pensions, annuities, or bond interest — was supposed to be the rock in the shaky sea…

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Trump picks Warsh for Fed chair, testing US central bank independence

Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy.

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5 Ways Inflation Is Quietly Stealing $200K From Your Retirement

Discover the hidden ways inflation can quietly drain up to $200K from your retirement savings and learn how to protect your long-term financial security.

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Stock Index Futures Slip as Trump Picks Warsh for Fed Chair

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.40%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.47% this morning after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.

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Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair on Friday morning

Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell.

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The “Survival Tax”: 5 Hidden Costs Draining Millennial Parents Dry

We often blame inflation or childcare costs for our empty bank accounts. While those large expenses hurt, they are not the only culprits. Millennial parents...

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What is behind the extraordinary rise in investment into silver and gold?

Experts say factors including Trump’s aggressive policies and pressure on the dollar are pushing investors toward ‘safe haven’ of precious metals

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6 Everyday Expenses That Are Still Wrecking Americans’ Wallets Despite Cooling Inflation

Despite easing inflation, rent, groceries, utilities, healthcare and some essentials stay stubbornly expensive. See the top costs still straining budgets.

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This Hidden Risk Is Raising Home Insurance Costs — 3 Ways To Help Reduce Premiums

Climate change & rising extreme weather are driving up home insurance premiums as inflation, higher risk & limited coverage options strain homeowners in 2026.

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Jerome Powell got a direct question about the U.S. ‘losing credibility’ and the soaring price of gold and silver. He punted

Gold is up 84% year over year, and silver by a stunning 245%, but the Fed chair is looking elsewhere.

Fortune

Are Food Price Projections for 2026 Good or Bad News for Shoppers?

As 2026 unfolds, economists and industry analysts are releasing their updated forecasts for food inflation. The data paints a complex picture of a market in transition. While the rampant, double-digit inflation of the early 2020s has largely subsided, shoppers should not expect a return to pre-pandemic prices. The outlook for…

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Labour’s new welfare changes are practical and compassionate – so why not loudly say so?

Universal credit to rise faster than inflation, benefit hurdles eased, extra help for children and young people … I bet you had no idea, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Flashback Finance: The Cost of Retiring the Year You Were Born

Just like groceries, gas and home prices, the cost of retiring is subject to inflation. Here's a look at what it cost to retire in the year you were born.

Kiplinger

What Is the Estimated Median Income for the Upper-Middle Class in 2026?

What does the median income for the upper-middle class look like in 2025? Here's a look at the factors involved so you can see if you fit into this category.

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‘I work as a doctor in the NHS – I’ll never be able to pay back my student loan’

Taking out a student loan was once seen as an investment in your future. But as graduates face soaring rates of inflation, they say the loans are leaving them ‘locked’ into debt

Fortune

Bonds 101: What investors need to know about the 'shock absorber of the portfolio'

Many investors ignore them, but bonds can help protect your assets when stock prices tank.

The Guardian - AU

The return of inflation may poison Labor’s second-term agenda and scare more voters to the fringes

As economic grievance grows in the electorate, an interest rate hike is the last thing our fraught politics needs

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10 Things Financial Advisors Didn’t Warn Baby Boomers About That Are Now Costing Them Thousands

For decades, Baby Boomers were told that saving steadily, paying off a mortgage, and investing for the long term would lead to a comfortable retirement. Many did exactly that, yet a growing number now feel blindsided by expenses and risks they never saw coming.

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Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...

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The Retirement Income Assumption That Breaks Down First During Inflation Cycles

Inflation has a sly way of turning once-solid retirement plans into sources of anxiety, especially for people who thought they had already done everything right. Many retirees enter this phase believing their income strategy will hold steady regardless of economic shifts, only to realize purchasing power erodes faster than expected.…

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Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise

Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation.

The Guardian - AU

The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait

Oh no, inflation went up in one month – we need rates to do something! But first, let’s take a closer look at those figures

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COLA vs. Inflation vs. Insolvency: The Tug-of-War Over Your Social Security Check

See how the 2026 Social Security COLA compares to inflation in 2026 as well as some things retirees can do now to protect their buying power this year.

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5 Chef-Approved Aldi Grocery Items That Beat Inflation

Here are five Aldi grocery items that beat inflation.

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