Tax refunds are arriving for many, but a spike in gas prices and fears of rising inflation could put a damper on what consumers do with extra cash.

Not long ago, I introduced you to what I call CHAOS Economics: the Currency Hollowing And Overautomation Spiral. It’s the theory that two powerful forces – dollar devaluation and AI-driven job loss – ...

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The 2026 COLA was 2.8%, reflected in Social Security payments received in January. January inflation data came in lower than expected. Analysts diverge on whether inflation will accelerate or continue ...

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