Zelenskiy says he won’t sign weak deal that will only prolong war
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Johnson / Money Talks NewsWall Street consensus is a rare thing. Usually, for every bull pounding the table, there is a bear warning of impending doom. But entering 2026, the mood is different. The biggest banks and independent researchers are surprisingly aligned, predicting a fourth consecutive year of gains for the S&P 500. The drivers? A friendly Federal Reserve, falling tax bills and an artificial intelligence…
9nong / Shutterstock.comChildren, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they are still living in their own home instead of paying for them to be in a long-term care facility. Genworth, a Virginia-based provider of long-term care insurance, conducted a survey on the cost of…
Richard Stephen / Shutterstock.comSigning up to start Social Security is simple. However, finding the right Social Security strategy for you can be complicated but very worthwhile. Here are tips to help you make smart decisions about Social Security. Most apply to almost everyone, but a few are specifically for married couples.
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.comPerhaps the best-known campaign promise made by President Donald Trump is extending the tax cuts that started during his first term. A federal law created in 2017, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, lowered federal income taxes in various ways. But most were temporary, set to expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acted. Congress did end up acting on some: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.comWorking from home is popular for many reasons — it lets you embrace your work-life balance, cuts your commute and allows you to work in the comfort of your own space. In fact, a 2025 FlexJobs survey found that 76% of workers would look for a new job if remote work was eliminated, and 69% would accept a pay cut for remote work. However, despite the continuing popularity of it…
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comCostco doesn’t just sell pallets full of paper products and cereal boxes big enough for daycare centers. The popular warehouse store also sells everything from gold bars to caskets. But you might not know that your favorite bulk supplier also sells various types of insurance. You might not even think about it when you’re shopping, as it’s not exactly sitting on the shelves next to the rotisserie…
Russia’s Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine
Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.comA new year brings another 12 months of freebies. If you have resolved to curb your spending in 2026, we’ve got you covered: Throughout the year, Money Talks News will introduce you to the finest freebies available each month. Read on to learn how you can start the year by spending less. And for even more options, head on over to Money Talks News’ freebies page.
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.comIf you make the minimum wage — and live in the right place — you could be due for a pay raise this year. In 22 U.S. states, the minimum wage is increasing in 2026, according to a roundup from Paycor, a company that creates human resources software. Some of these states are gradually raising their minimum wage over a period of years with the goal of topping out at $15 an hour.