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Donald Trump has made some bold claims on the US economy. But how do they stack up against the data?

In the annual State of the Union address in late February, the US president, Donald Trump, declared: “This is the golden age of America.” In a lengthy and wide-ranging address, the president told his fellow Americans that the nation was “bigger, better, richer and stronger” than ever before.

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5 Moves to Make Before the Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again in 2026

The next rate cut may not arrive quietly. When the Federal Reserve shifts direction, markets react fast, banks adjust even faster, and money starts flowing in new directions. Anyone who waits for the announcement before taking action will likely miss the best opportunities.

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Here’s How Much Your Mortgage Payment Drops for Every 0.25% Rate Cut

Calculate exactly how much your monthly mortgage payment decreases with every quarter-point rate cut, from $300k to $1m loans on 30-year fixed mortgages.

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How Trump’s New Fed Pick Could Change Your Interest Income Forever

Tighten your seatbelt for this one. Interest income, the kind that grows quietly inside savings accounts and money market funds, might feel the wind changing soon. Discussions around influence on the U.S. central bank and potential leadership direction keep surfacing whenever Donald Trump stays politically active. People care because central…

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Trump’s ‘Made in America’ renaissance is not just a bust. It’s a fantasy

IN FOCUS: Economists and lawmakers say the president’s claims of a manufacturing boom are more like a bust. Alex Woodward reports

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The Interest Rate Cliff Explained: One Day You’re Fine, the Next Day You’re Broke

Everything looks stable—until it doesn’t. A budget that balanced perfectly last month suddenly collapses under the weight of a higher mortgage payment, a pricier credit card bill, or a business loan that now costs far more than expected. That sharp, jarring shift has a name: the interest rate cliff.

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I’m a Pro Investor: 3 Reasons I’m Optimistic About the Stock Market Under Trump

A pro investor breaks down three catalysts, policy signals and earnings trends fueling his optimism for U.S. stocks in the current administration.

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Pay Raise Misfire: Average Pay Is Up Nearly 4 Percent and Many Families Still Don’t Feel Better Off

Four percent sounds like progress. It sounds like momentum. It sounds like the kind of number that should put a little extra bounce in your step when payday hits. And yet, across the country, many families look at their paychecks and still feel like they’re running in place.

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How the Average Retirement Account Compares to the Top 10% of Savers

If you've ever wondered how well you're doing with your retirement savings, you're not alone. Most Americans have at least some desire to keep up...

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6 Reasons Middle-Class Budgets Are Breaking Under “Slow Inflation”

“Slow inflation” sounds harmless, almost polite. Headlines talk about price growth easing compared to the spikes of 2022. The Consumer Price Index no longer surges at the pace it once did. Yet plenty of middle-class households feel like they’re running on a treadmill that keeps inching faster.

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The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs - here’s what it means for your wallet

‘Today’s ruling is expected to provide significant long-term relief to consumer wallets,’ one expert predicted

The Independent UK

Trump’s top economic adviser wants the Fed to punish its researchers. But the study that rattled him isn’t going anywhere

How dare they speak facts?

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The $1,000 Crisis: Why Most Families Can’t Handle a Simple Emergency Anymore

A thousand dollars should not feel like a financial earthquake. Yet for millions of households across the United States, it does. Recent surveys from sources such as the Federal Reserve and Bankrate consistently show that a large share of adults would struggle to cover a $400 or $1,000 unexpected expense…

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The 2026 Interest Rate Forecast Could Change Borrowing Costs for Millions

Interest rates sit at the center of almost every financial decision you make, whether you think about them daily or not. When they move, they shift mortgage payments, reshape credit card bills, alter auto loan offers, and even change how much your savings account earns. As 2026 continues, economists, investors,…

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“Portfolio Rebalance” Error: The One Stock Change DINKs Must Make Before the Feb Fed Meeting

DINKs (dual‑income, no‑kids couples) are usually the most financially flexible households in America, but even they can get caught flat‑footed when the Federal Reserve is about to make a major policy move. With the February Fed meeting approaching, many investors are scrambling to figure out whether their portfolios are positioned…

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Presidents’ Day Delay: Why Your Refund Won’t Hit Your Bank Until at Least Tuesday

Millions of early filers find themselves stuck in a holding pattern. The calendar, rather than a mistake on your return, caused this delay. Presidents’ Day creates a hidden system of banking holidays and federal pauses. These factors create a significant bottleneck for your money. Frustrating timing is not your fault,…

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Big Change Coming to the Federal Reserve

A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?

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January CPI Report Shows Inflation Slowed. Here's What That Means for Rate Cuts

The January CPI report came in lighter than expected. Here's what economists say that means for the Federal Reserve and interest rates.

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What Today’s U.S. Jobs Data Tells Us About Gold, Silver Prices

Higher-than-expected non-farm payrolls growth hasn’t sent gold and silver prices falling. That’s because underlying supply and demand fundamentals remain strong.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.10% this morning as investors await the release of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which is crucial for shaping expectations about the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.

The Independent UK

Asian shares advance after weak US retail data weigh on Wall Street

Shares are moderately higher in Asia after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish following a discouraging report on how much money U.S. retailers made during the holidays

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Bankrate Projects Credit Card Rates Will Only Drop to 19.1% by End of 2026

Credit card interest rates have a way of grabbing your attention, especially when they’re hovering near historic highs and showing no signs of returning to the gentler levels of years past. Even with the Federal Reserve signaling a shift toward lower rates, the relief many consumers are hoping for simply…

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The Federal Reserve Rate Cut That Did Nothing for Credit Card Holders

The Federal Reserve made headlines with its long‑awaited rate cut, and for a brief, shining moment, millions of credit card holders dared to hope. Maybe—just maybe—their sky‑high APRs would finally ease up. Perhaps carrying a balance wouldn’t feel like dragging a boulder uphill. And maybe this was the break everyone…

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Democrats Are Flipping Trump Districts in Texas?

Plus: a partial shutdown over ICE funding, Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, and Moltbook’s AI society

The Free Financial Advisor

Why Credit Card APRs Only Dropped 0.35% Even After Three Fed Rate Cuts in 2025

If you watched the Federal Reserve cut rates three times in 2025 and thought, “Finally, some breathing room,” you weren’t alone. Millions of cardholders expected lower balances, cheaper interest, and at least a noticeable dip in those brutal APR numbers.

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