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House Poll Shows Democrats Lead as Voters Worry About Prices

House Poll Shows Democrats Lead as Voters Worry About Prices

October 4, 2026 12:06 pm

According to a CBS News Battleground Tracker poll, Democrats maintain a national vote preference advantage and lead for a narrow majority of House seats as the midterm elections approach. This…

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Hiring slowdown: what September’s 29,000 jobs gain means

October 2, 2026 11:06 pm

U.S. hiring slowed in September as employers added just 29,000 jobs, a sharp deceleration that has broad implications for consumer prices and interest rates. The unexpectedly weak jobs report arrives…

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US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September Amid Slowing Market

October 2, 2026 2:11 pm

The United States job market exhibited signs of considerable strain in September, adding a mere 29,000 jobs while the unemployment rate ticked upward. According to a report released Friday by…

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Retirement fears rise: 43% expect to work until death

September 13, 2026 8:48 am

By James LaForge — September 13, 2026 Economic strain has sharpened pessimism about retirement: recent surveys show many Americans now fear they will never stop working. More than two in…

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Your health insurance bills are about to go up

September 12, 2026 9:18 pm

Most Americans can expect significantly higher monthly health insurance costs next year across workplace plans, the Affordable Care Act, and Medicare, driven by escalating medical expenses, hospital care, and expensive…

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AARP Estimates Higher 2027 Social Security COLA Following August Inflation Data

September 11, 2026 4:01 pm

Persistent inflation in August could lead to a higher cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries in 2027, an updated projection from AARP shows. Based on Wednesday's Consumer Price Index report,…

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August Inflation Hits 3.4% Annual Rate, Increasing Likelihood of Federal Reserve Rate Hike

September 11, 2026 2:18 pm

Consumer prices continued to climb in August, matching July's annual pace of 3.4% and exceeding economists' predictions due to surging gasoline costs. This stronger-than-anticipated consumer price index (CPI) report elevates…