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Is Social Security Solvent?
Social Security solvency refers to the ability of the Social Security program, specifically the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) trust funds, [...]
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2025 Year Ahead Outlook: Built to Last
We hedge our bets, here at Infinium. A ‘Year Ahead Outlook’ piece published in early February is pushing it a little, don’t you think? We cannot disagree. But, [...]
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Trump Tariffs Explained
President Donald Trump’s approach to tariffs, particularly in his second term, has significantly stirred the global trade environment, with implications that [...]
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2024 Year in Review: Breaking, Bad Bonds
In 2024, the U.S. bond markets experienced a year of considerable fluctuation, shaped by economic indicators, policy shifts, and geopolitical events. Early in the [...]
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2024 Year in Review: Bitcoin Bonanza
This year, Bitcoin experienced a remarkable year, recently hitting over $107,000, driven by a confluence of market dynamics, regulatory developments, and political [...]
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2024 Year in Review: US Housing Hangover
In 2024, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a period of transition, characterized by a mix of stabilizing factors and ongoing challenges. The year [...]
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Homeowners: $4k In Annual Savings on Rate Drop
As the Federal Reserve embarks on its campaign to lower interest rates, U.S. homeowners are eagerly grasping for mortgage savings. With mortgage rates now nearing [...]
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Consumer Confidence Falls Most In Three Years On Labor Views
US consumer confidence took an unexpected dive in September, marking the most significant decline in three years. According to The Conference Board’s latest data, [...]
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401(k) & IRA Alert: Max contributions rise in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced significant increases to the contribution limits for 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) in [...]
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States Contemplate “Mansion Tax” to Fund Affordable Housing
As the affordable housing crisis continues to grip many parts of the country, state and local governments are exploring innovative solutions to generate funding [...]
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