IRS Late Refund Interest: How Much You Are Owed and How to Calculate
The IRS overpayment interest rate for Q2 2026, covering April 1 through June 30, is…
Author: Adarsha Dhakal
Federal Gas Tax Cut Proposal: How Much You Save, Impact, and Policy Analysis
President Trump announced plans to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time,…
How Inflation Reduces Social Security Buying Power in 2026: Math, COLA, and Impact
The April 2026 CPI shows inflation running at 3.8% year-over-year as of May 12, confirmed…
Social Security COLA 2027: Bigger Raise Coming, Inflation Data, and Benefit Impact
New analyst estimates project the 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.9 to 4.2 percent following…
Federal Reserve Private Notes Drop May 20: How It Could Change Interest Rates and Policy
The internal debate documented in the April 29 minutes culminated today when Warsh voted for…
Social Security Payments on May 13 2026: Who Gets Paid, Schedule, and Processing
May 13 is Social Security payment day for Group 1, the cohort of 70 million…
Inflation Data Release: How It Changes Your 2027 Social Security Benefits and COLA
The April 2026 CPI released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is not…
Senate Clears Kevin Warsh to Run Federal Reserve: Confirmation, Vote, and Policy Impact
The U.S. Senate voted 49-44 on May 11 to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the…
Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 4.25% to 4.50%: Decision, Policy Statement, and Market Impact
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent on May…
Social Security COLA 2027 Outlook: New Inflation Data, Projections, and Benefit Impact
April 2026 CPI-W data releases tomorrow, May 12. The Social Security Administration uses Q3 CPI-W…