Money, Wealth & Power—A Daily Look at the Financial World
Several major U.S. retail chains have published work-from-home information and/or remote job listings, giving job seekers a direct path to remote employment backed by established brands. Nordstrom and Walgreens lead the verified list, with first-party career-page documentation of remote customer care work, while at least five other retailers have a track record of remote hiring…
Travel analysts and frequent flyers are increasingly blunt about how social media has turned certain destinations into expensive tourist traps, with Feb reports on overrated hotspots and Jun discussions of “Where Has Social Media Turned Hidden Gems into Expensive Tourist Traps” capturing the frustration. As Travel in 2026 hits a breaking point, with once magical…
Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, is warning that U.S. inflation could hit 4% by the end of 2026, a level that would double the Federal Reserve’s target and reverse much of the progress made since the post-pandemic price surge. His argument rests on a collision of forces: tariffs that have…
Only eight states still tax Social Security benefits in 2026, and each uses its own income tests and formulas to decide what retirees owe. Key Points For 2026 from Dec reporting state that Only eight jurisdictions, including Colorado and Connecticut, still reach into Social Security checks. Understanding which states tax benefits and how they calculate…
The IRS can freeze refunds on millions of returns each year through identity-verification holds that may delay payments for weeks or longer, leaving some legitimate filers waiting past the standard 21-day processing window. The agency’s Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) flags some returns it considers suspicious, triggering letters that can halt refunds until the taxpayer verifies…
Millions of job openings across construction, health care, and professional services remain unfilled, yet many of the roles that employers struggle hardest to staff carry hourly wages well above $70. These positions rarely generate social media buzz or land on “dream job” lists, but federal wage data shows they consistently outpay trendier careers. For workers…
Certificates of deposit can look like the perfect retirement safe haven, yet many older savers discover hard lessons only after their money is locked away. Brutal Truths About Retirement That Boomers Wish They had Known Sooner often include regrets about how CDs fit into the bigger picture of income, taxes, and inflation. Understanding these brutal…
Federal agencies are sounding alarms about a surge in financial schemes draining retirement savings, with Americans over 60 reporting more than $3.4 billion in fraud losses in 2023 alone. From high-pressure annuity sales to botched tax calculations, five specific traps keep catching retirees off guard, and the pressure to fall for them is only intensifying…
Federal prosecutors have charged two foreign nationals in Chicago for allegedly running a $10 million health care fraud scheme that used fake labs and medical equipment suppliers to bill Medicare for services never provided, laundering the stolen proceeds overseas. The case is one thread in a far larger federal enforcement wave that has now charged…
Kroger Co. has started winding down operations at roughly 60 underperforming U.S. stores over an 18‑month timeline, a direct consequence of the failed merger with Albertsons Companies that two separate courts blocked late last year. The closures, disclosed in the grocer’s most recent earnings report and tied to a broader profitability push, represent Kroger’s sharpest…