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Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026
Jan 06, 2026This year, amid ongoing economic uncertainty, corporations are expected to refinance old debt, invest in artificial intelligence, and prep for mergers and acquisitions. All of which require extra cash...
Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro
Jan 05, 2026Disruptive geopolitical events often push investors to jump into bonds or sell off stocks temporarily. But when the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and President Trump declared...
States tighten SNAP rules in 2026
Jan 02, 2026By the end of the year, at least 18 states will restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase “non-nutritious” food and drinks. But the definition of non-nutritious is up to each state. In this episod...
The year in charitable giving
Jan 01, 2026The winter holiday season is a key time for nonprofit fundraising — an estimated 30% of annual giving happens in December. But in 2025, highly publicized federal cuts resulted in an individual giving ...
What's next for the job market in 2026
Dec 31, 2025Total jobless claims fell last week, which is the second-lowest reading in the last two years. Experts, though, say it’s likely a seasonal blip — especially since the labor market has been slowing all...
Good news for prospective homebuyers
Dec 30, 2025Home price growth is cooling, new reports show. Though homeowners may be struggling to sell at asking price, it is good news for prospective buyers. Especially those who’ve been waiting on the sidelin...
A glimmer of hope for the housing market
Dec 29, 2025The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% in November and prices growing just 1.2% year over year. Rising inventory and falling mortgage rates mean affor...
'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some
Dec 26, 2025The number of workers recieving end-of-year bonuses is falling. Some of that has to do with shifting workplace norms and some is related to this tight labor market in which employees stay in jobs with...
The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)
Dec 25, 2025The average cost of heating is expected to jump more than 9% this winter, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. In this episode, why energy bills are up —...
The job market won't start fresh in 2026
Dec 24, 2025The labor market has been tightening all year, and Americans have grown increasingly anxious about their ability to find new jobs. A bit of good news? New unemployment claims fell last week. But that ...