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Staycations Are About More Than Saving Money

In March 2025, 61% of respondents to a travel-related survey expressed concern that a recession might impact their vacation plans. The same percentage were planning a staycation instead.1

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Social Security and Medicare 2025 Trustees Reports: It’s Time to Address Funding Concerns

Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds provide detailed reports to Congress that track the programs’ current financial condition and projected financial outlook.

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Tax and Spending Bill Signed into Law

President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, after months of deliberation in the House and Senate.

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Surprises May Be in Store for Online Shoppers in the Tariff Era

On April 2, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order eliminating the de minimis exemption for low-value imports from China, which previously allowed U.S. consumers to buy goods worth up to $800 directly from online marketplaces based outside of the United States without paying duties.

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The Lock-In Effect is Easing, But Oh So Slowly

The lock-in effect is a term that economists use to explain why the existing-home market has suffered from a severe lack of inventory in recent years.

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