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Owning Gold: Why How You Hold It Matters as Much as Why
Two recent pieces look at gold from different angles: one on how ownership and access fit a portfolio's purpose, the other on gold as a personal hedge against governments. Here's a plain-English guide.
Disability Employment Awareness Month: What It Is and How Groups Are Marking It
Team USA and a Central Virginia nonprofit used October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month to highlight jobs and training for people with disabilities.
Why MSCI's plan to drop Indonesia from its global indexes matters
Reuters reports that index provider MSCI is preparing to remove Indonesia from its global indexes. Here's what that means and why investors pay attention.
Wholesale Prices Jump in September: What the PPI Report Means
A key government gauge of what businesses pay rose faster than expected in September. Here's what the Producer Price Index measures and why the Fed and households watch it.
Social Security's 2027 Raise Is 3.6%: What the COLA Is and How It Works
The Social Security Administration says benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027. Here is what the yearly cost-of-living adjustment is, how it gets calculated, and why some people say it isn't enough.
New Inflation Data Puts Rising Prices at the Center of the Midterms
Fresh inflation figures show prices are still going up. Outlets are reading the data differently: some focus on the politics, some on Iran, and some on families struggling to afford food.
Social Security's 2027 Raise: What the Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is and Why It's Debated
Coverage suggests the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be above average, but some say it still won't cover retirees' rising costs. Here's how the yearly raise works.
New US Inflation Report Arrives as Midterms Near: What to Watch
Previews suggest prices may be rising faster, with fuel as a key driver. Some analysts say the more important number is the one that leaves out food and energy.
IMF warns big economies face their largest budget deficits since Covid
The IMF says AI investment is holding up global growth, but government debt, war and inflation risks could strain the economy and push up borrowing costs.
Why Some Social Security Payments Arrive Early in November
Several outlets report a rare change to the November Social Security payment schedule, with some recipients paid early. Here's how the payment calendar works and why dates shift.
France's Bond Jitters: What "Default Risk" Talk Means and Why Outlets Disagree
Several outlets are covering stress in French government bonds. Some ask whether default is even possible, and others worry about the effect on the rest of Europe. Here's a plain-English guide.
Why It's Taking Longer to Find a New Job After a Layoff
NPR reports that people who lose their jobs are taking longer to find new ones. Here's what that means, how job-search time is measured, and why it's showing up in midterm politics.