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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-national-debt-surpasses-size-economy-first-time-since-world-war-ii-data-shows #

US national debt surpasses size of the economy for first time since World War II The U.S. national debt held by the public has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since World War II, reaching over 100% of GDP in March.

New proposal would cap Social Security benefits at $100K for wealthy couples A new proposal from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget would cap Social Security benefits for wealthy couples at $100,000 annually, with a $50,000 limit for single retirees.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/17/standard-medicare-part-b-premium-2026.html

Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026 Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an increase beneficiaries may see in 2026.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/24/social-security-cola-2026-benefits-increase.html

Social Security Administration announces 2026 COLA benefit increase of 2.8% — what it means for you The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will give millions of beneficiaries an increase. Here's how much to expect.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/11/cpi-report-health-care-inflation-rises.html

Health care inflation rises as patients, employers brace for biggest jump in health spending in 15 years Health care inflation is rising, helping to fuel what is expected to be the biggest rise in employer health spending in 15 years in 2026.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/02/salesforce-ceo-confirms-4000-layoffs-because-i-need-less-heads-with-ai.html

Salesforce CEO confirms 4,000 layoffs ‘because I need less heads' with AI CEO Marc Benioff revealed the layoffs during an interview on The Logan Bartlett Show podcast.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-warns-seniors-about-billion-dollar-scam-draining-retirement-funds-expert-says-ai-driving

FBI warns seniors about billion-dollar scam draining retirement funds, expert says AI driving it The FBI is warning about a scam that it says has wiped out entire life savings and retirement accounts, leaving seniors devastated.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/13/how-some-of-the-biggest-us-companies-are-using-ai-to-cut-workers.html

How some of the biggest U.S. companies are using AI to cut workers A wide range of companies are using AI to cut operational and labor costs, improve internal productivity and enhance customer experience, management commentary shows.

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/07/22/three-stock-lunch-alphabet-amazon-and-quanta-services.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawLs_1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsbZI3VGIYHOdWFhvZRvsObctbAyyPi-i0MqE9r0bno6H4dB--Ytm7ulOZkb_aem_E-YA0ZIlPTR5A_y45RNh8g

Three Stock Lunch: Alphabet, Amazon and Quanta Services Keith Gangl, Gradient Investments portfolio manager, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Gangl's investing take on three stocks: Alphabet, Amazon and Quanta Services.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/20/trump-big-beautiful-bill-2025-tax-changes.html

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ includes these key tax changes for 2025 — what they mean for you President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful bill" includes key tax changes that are effective for 2025. Here is how they could impact you.