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Economy

Coverage of economic trends, fiscal policy, taxes, and the financial issues affecting American families.

1,371 stories Updated Nov 26, 2025 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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Gavin Newsom’s War on the Poor Goes Global at COP30

Gavin Newsom’s War on the Poor Goes Global at COP30

While Gavin Newsom promotes California’s climate agenda abroad, back home his green policies are fueling higher energy bills, housing costs, and deep inequality.

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Reader questions on Social Security, Medicare enrollment, and retirement money — answered by AMAC Foundation’s certified advisor.

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Is the Medicare Part B Premium a Percentage of our Social Security Amount? Aug 3, 2026 When Should My Wife File for Spouse Benefits? Jul 27, 2026 I Was Cheated; I Delayed Claiming SS but Didn’t Get My Full Benefits - Ask Rusty Jul 20, 2026

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A new scam alert every Tuesday — how the play runs, the tells, and the counter-move that stops it.

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Open Season: The Six-Week Summer Window Scammers Have Circled on Their Calendars Aug 4, 2026 Fake Gold, Fake Crypto: The $3.5 Billion Machine Aimed at Retirement Savings — and the 5-Minute Check That Stops It Aug 4, 2026 A Criminal Took the Money. Here's Your First 48 Hours. Aug 4, 2026

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