Economics
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2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule: What Savers Must Know
MoneyByte Points Saving more for retirement can now affect your take-home pay differently. The 2026 Roth catch-up rule changes the tax treatment of extra workplace retirement contributions for certain employees age 50 and older. Understanding which wages count—and which contributions the rule covers—can help you avoid surprises when reviewing your payroll elections. This guide complements…
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Shutdown Market Risk: What the U.S. Government Shutdown Means for Markets
When Washington shutters operations, financial markets brace for turbulence. The question now is: how severe will the shutdown market risk be this time? As the U.S. government enters a funding lapse, delayed data, paused federal services, and investor uncertainty all conspire to influence equities, bond yields, and sentiment. In this post, we’ll analyze recent shutdown…
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Q2 2025 Business Highlights: Growth, M&A & Earnings Surprises
Every quarter brings its own surprises—and Q2 2025 business highlights were no exception. From a surprising GDP upgrade to robust M&A activity and standout corporate earnings, this past quarter gave us a wealth of stories to analyze. In this post, we break down the top three developments that will shape the rest of the year.…
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Tariff Surge Ahead: How Tariff-Driven Inflation Pressure Will Shape the U.S. Economy
As the United States ramps up tariffs on imported goods, many analysts are sounding alarms about tariff-driven inflation pressure. The question now isn’t only how high prices will climb—but how deeply the economy will feel the shock over the next year. In this post, we explore current tariff policy, its immediate inflationary effects, and what…