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You Could Still Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes in 2026. Here's How to Plan for Them.fool.com
Sorting this out before you file your tax return will save you a big headache.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
I Predicted Five Below Stock Would Bounce Back in 2025. Here's Why I Wasn't Nearly Bullish Enough.fool.com
The good news is that I don't think anyone has missed the bus.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
Lear Capital Reviews Analysis Released in Latest Industry Report
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 18, 2026) - IRAEmpire, a trusted independent source for financial insights and retirement-industry...
Via Newsfile · January 18, 2026
1 Number That Has to Change Before I Buy Shake Shack Sharesfool.com
Shake Shack just posted its 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth -- but there's a problem.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
Why Capital Allocation Matters More Than Earnings Right Now
Earnings explain the past. Capital allocation determines who wins next.
Via Barchart.com · January 18, 2026
4 Retirement Moves to Make Before 2026 Endsfool.com
Even if retirement isn't around the corner, there are steps you can take now to have a more glorious retirement later.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
Is Capital One Stock Worth Owning Ahead Of Q4 Earnings?talkmarkets.com
Capital One is scheduled to announce fourth-quarter and 2025 results on Jan. 22. Similar to the previous reported quarter, the company’s performance is expected to have been driven by its solid credit card business. How should one approach the stock?
Via Talk Markets · January 18, 2026
1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy With Double-Digit Dividend Growth and an Aggressive Share Repurchase Programfool.com
This finance giant has become more shareholder-friendly in recent years.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
Rascal Flatts Tour Tickets 2026: Cheap Seats & Promo Code Deals at CapitalCityTickets.com
Country music fans have reason to celebrate as Rascal Flatts return to the stage in 2026 with a highly anticipated tour. Known for chart-topping hits like “Bless the Broken Road,” “Life Is a Highway,” and “What Hurts the Most,” the band’s live shows are expected to sell out fast. If you’re looking for cheap Rascal Flatts tour tickets in 2026, CapitalCityTickets.com is the go-to destination for affordable seats and exclusive promo code savings.
Via AB Newswire · January 18, 2026
Rising Yields, Tighter Liquidity And Negative Gamma Set A Tense Tone This Weektalkmarkets.com
Tuesday will be a $14 billion T-Bill Settlement date, which should add some tighter liquidity conditions into the mix. If overnight funding rates start to rise this week, that would increase pressure on usage of the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility.
Via Talk Markets · January 18, 2026
Trump Speech, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
Markets enter a holiday-shortened week with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day closure Monday, followed by a convergence of events including President Trump's inauguration speech Wednesday at 8:30am
Via Barchart.com · January 18, 2026
The 2026 Tax Reckoning: A Trader’s Guide to Prediction Market Earnings
As the calendar turns to January 18, 2026, millions of Americans are opening their mailboxes and email inboxes to find a new kind of tax document. Following the explosive growth of prediction markets throughout 2025—a year defined by massive volume in election contracts, Fed rate cut forecasts, and climate milestones—the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 18, 2026
The Death of the Lagging Indicator: How Prediction Markets Became the Fed’s New Crystal Ball
As of mid-January 2026, a fundamental shift has occurred in how Wall Street and Main Street digest economic reality. For decades, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s "Nowcast" and other lagging indicators were the gold standard for tracking the economy in real-time. But as the dust settles on the Federal Reserve's December 2025 meeting, [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 18, 2026
The Nate Silver Effect: How Prediction Markets Unseated the Pollsters in 2024
As we look back from the vantage point of January 2026, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election is increasingly viewed not just as a political realignment, but as a total disruption of the forecasting industry. For decades, traditional polling was the undisputed king of election intelligence. However, the 2024 cycle saw the emergence of the "Nate [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 18, 2026
The 11 Billion Contract Explosion: How Robinhood and Interactive Brokers Mainstreamed Prediction Markets
In the span of just ten months, prediction markets have transitioned from a niche obsession of political junkies and crypto-enthusiasts to a cornerstone of the modern retail brokerage experience. As of January 18, 2026, the industry is reeling from a staggering milestone: Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has processed over 11 billion contracts through its [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 18, 2026
The $9 Billion “Truth Engine”: How ICE’s $2B Bet on Polymarket Redefined Wall Street
The financial landscape shifted permanently in October 2025 when the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), the powerhouse parent of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a staggering $2 billion strategic investment into Polymarket. This move didn't just inject capital; it effectively minted prediction markets as the new "truth engine" of global finance. At the time of [...]
Via PredictStreet · January 18, 2026
The AI Tasks Advisors Trust — And The Ones They Don'tbenzinga.com
AI's rise continues with demand deepening memory chip shortage and Fed tracking its GDP contribution. Advisors embrace benefits but insist on control and boundaries.
Via Benzinga · January 18, 2026
6 Excellent Ways to Use Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)fool.com
The trick is finding the best way to use your RMDs. The following ideas may provide uses worth considering.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Gains Pared As Dollar Surges, Eyes On Inflation Datatalkmarkets.com
The GBP/USD weekly forecast edges down, as the pair closed the week below 1.3400 amid upbeat US data and risk-off sentiment.
Via Talk Markets · January 18, 2026
Here's One Purchase You Should Never Make With a Credit Cardfool.com
Credit cards and lottery tickets are a risky combo. Here's why using cash is a much smarter move when chasing jackpot dreams.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.fool.com
Some thoughtful planning and relatively small actions now can make a surprisingly big difference later.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
9 Retirement Strategies for Making the Most of Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)fool.com
Don't be late taking your RMD, because the penalty is surprisingly large.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
This 2026 Social Security Change Seems Like Bad News. It Isn't.fool.com
Workers may be upset about this Social Security change, but it's actually a good thing in the end.
Via The Motley Fool · January 18, 2026
Supreme Court To Weigh Trump's Authority Over Federal Reserve Independencebenzinga.com
Supreme Court to assess legality of Trump's attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising concerns about central bank's independence.
Via Benzinga · January 18, 2026
Want a Higher Retirement Withdrawal Rate Than 4%? Here's What You Need to Dofool.com
You may be able to get more income out of your savings each year.
Via The Motley Fool · January 17, 2026