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The average electricity rate rose 31% since 2021. Plant retirements outpace replacements. Energy costs are embedded in every price you pay — groceries, shipping, water, data.
Aug 14, 2026
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4 min read
The average APR just hit a record 24.2%. Americans owe $1.17 trillion in credit card debt. Of those who called to negotiate, 76% got a reduction. Most never call.
Aug 13, 2026
The average premium hit $2,469 — up 22% from 2022. Forty-two percent of Americans have never compared quotes online. The insurance companies know.
Aug 12, 2026
The 2027 COLA estimate just dropped to 2.2%. After Medicare takes its cut, the actual increase in your check could be $15 a month.
Aug 11, 2026
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Payrolls fell 23,000 against an expected gain of 83,000. Gold rose 5% the same week. One of those markets saw it coming.
Aug 10, 2026
