The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0? The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2025
You Saved for Retirement: 4 Pressing FAQs Now Saving for retirement is just one step. Now, you have to figure out how to spend and maintain funds. Here are four frequently asked questions at this stage. Kiplinger · Dec 28, 2025
I'm a Financial Planning Pro: This Is How You Can Stop These 5 Risks From Wrecking Your Retirement Your retirement could be jeopardized if you ignore the risks you'll face later in life. From inflation to market volatility, here's what to prepare for. Kiplinger · Dec 28, 2025
Trump Claims Tariffs Creating 'Great Wealth' as He Bets 2026 Midterms on Pricing After 4.3% GDP Growth Trump says 2026 elections will centre on pricing as tariffs bring in $200B, but consumer sentiment drops nearly 30% from last year amid affordability concerns. International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025
Will Social Security Cuts and Inflation Shrink Your Retirement Benefits? 4 Factors To Consider Social Security faces a 2033 shortfall, which means future retirees may see benefit cuts. Plan ahead by delaying filing, budgeting and diversifying income. GOBankingRates · Dec 27, 2025
Children received inflation-busting pocket money pay rises in 2025, figures show Figures from money app GoHenry indicate that not all regions saw pocket money payments increased during the year. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
The 2026 Grocery Forecast: 5 Staples That Are About to Jump in Price While overall inflation has cooled significantly since the chaotic peaks of the early 2020s, the grocery aisle remains a volatile place. As we look toward the first quarter of 2026, market analysts and agricultural economists are warning of targeted price hikes in specific categories. Unlike the broad inflation of the past, these upcoming increases are… Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 26, 2025
8 States Where Discount Grocers Are Expanding Rapidly This Year The discount grocery wars are heating up in 2025. As food inflation settles into a new normal, shoppers are increasingly abandoning traditional supermarkets for deep-discount chains. In response, major players Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and Save A Lot are aggressively expanding their footprints. While they are opening stores nationwide, eight specific… Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 26, 2025
Here’s Why Inflation Feels Worse Than the Numbers Look, According to an Expert Find out why inflation feels worse than the numbers suggest and what you can do to protect your budget, according to a financial expert. GOBankingRates · Dec 26, 2025
8 Ways Inflation Has Affected Retailers’ Sales The retail landscape in late 2025 tells a story of adaptation and survival. While headlines often focus on the consumer’s struggle with higher prices, the retailers themselves are navigating a complex, shifting terrain. Inflation has done more than just raise the price tag on a gallon of milk; it has… Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 26, 2025
7 Foods Facing Hidden Price Increases Before Public Notices By late 2025, most shoppers have grown weary of the inflation headlines. We are told that the worst is over and that prices are stabilizing. However, a deeper look at the commodities market and supply chain data reveals a different story brewing for early 2026. While the sticker price on… Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 26, 2025
Can Smart Shelf Labels Hide Price Spikes From Coupon Users? The era of the paper price sticker is quietly ending. In late 2025, retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Aldi have aggressively replaced traditional shelf tags with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs). These digital screens promise efficiency, allowing stores to update prices instantly without the labor of manually swapping paper tags. However,… Grocery Coupon Guide · Dec 26, 2025
What to Do When Your Paycheck Feels the Same but Prices Keep Rising The paycheck hits your account right on schedule, yet somehow it feels lighter every single month. Groceries cost more, gas stings a little harder, and even the small “treat yourself” moments now require a second thought. It’s not in your head—this is what happens when inflation creeps in quietly while… Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 26, 2025
10 Debt Traps Americans Are Falling Into Because of Economic Uncertainty Money anxiety is having a moment, and it’s loud. Inflation headlines, shaky job markets, and rising interest rates have turned everyday financial decisions into high-stakes gambles. When uncertainty creeps in, even smart, hardworking people can slide into debt traps that look harmless at first and brutal later. Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 26, 2025
Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 26, 2025 Are You Ready for the Hidden Costs When the Fed Finally Cuts Rates? The moment everyone has been waiting for always sounds like a victory bell. Headlines will flash, markets will cheer, and commentators will declare that relief has finally arrived. Rate cuts feel like a financial holiday, a signal that borrowing gets cheaper and wallets can breathe again.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 26, 2025 8 Ways Tariff-Driven Inflation Could Be Sabotaging Your Everyday Purchases Inflation already feels like an invisible pickpocket, quietly lifting dollars from your wallet while you’re distracted by daily life. Now add tariffs to the mix, and that pickpocket suddenly has backup, working behind the scenes to make ordinary purchases more expensive than they need to be. Tariff-driven inflation doesn’t usually…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025 From childhood staple to luxury food: how Nigeria’s jollof became too expensive to eat High inflation and a cost of living crisis mean that the familiar favourite has become a rare Detty December treat for many in the country
International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025 Trump's Fiery Christmas Message Touts 4.3% GDP and 'No Inflation' as Data Tells Another Story Trump hailed booming growth and 'no inflation' in a Christmas post, but official BEA data shows inflation persists despite a 4.3% GDP rise.
Roll Call · Dec 25, 2025 The whoppers of 2025 - Roll Call With President Donald Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates the FactCheck.org year-end whoppers list.
Euronews · Dec 25, 2025 Europe 2026 salary projections: Countries with the strongest pay rises Real wage growth is projected to be slightly higher in 2026 than in 2025 in Europe, but which regions will outperform?
GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025 Only 50% of Salary Raise Requests Succeed — 6 Proven Strategies To Boost Your Chances With inflation on the rise and wages failing to keep up, it's more important than ever to broach the subject of a raise. Here are six tips to improve your odds.
GOBankingRates · Dec 24, 2025 Gold Prices Soar Past $4,400: Humphrey Yang Explains Why and How To Protect Your Portfolio Gold prices surged 50% in 2025, topping $4,400/oz. Inflation, dollar weakness, central bank buying and global uncertainty can fuel demand.
The Conversation · Dec 24, 2025 Whether it’s a ‘productivity puzzle’ or the ‘British disease’, the UK economy has been underperforming for decades History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes – and economic history is no exception. In 1964, a Labour government came to power in the UK with a pledge to curb inflation and to deliver growth. The growth plans were short lived. In 2024, in a cost-of-living crisis, Labour again…
The Free Financial Advisor · Dec 24, 2025 Expense Trap: 7 Inflation Surprises That Sneak Up on Middle-Aged Investors Investing isn’t just about picking stocks, bonds, or real estate—it’s about outsmarting the sneaky little gremlins of inflation that nibble away at your hard-earned money when you least expect it. One moment, your retirement plan looks solid; the next, you’re wondering why that fancy cup of coffee costs more than…
Fortune · Dec 24, 2025 Why gold went through the roof this year—and why its price may be permanently higher Research from Duke University suggests that the introduction of gold exchange-traded funds permanently pushed up the price of gold.