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H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) Stock: A Tax Refund Benefit Flatters a Strong Year

● Net income from continuing operations rose 20.8 per cent to $736.3 million.

Nitish Kishor | 16 October 2026

How Does a 3.6% COLA Compare With 3.7% CPI and TIP (NYSEARCA:TIP)?

The Social Security Administration announced on October 14, 2026 a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, the largest since the 8.7% increase for 2023. The 2026 adjustment was 2.8%. The average monthly benefit rises by about USD 75 for roughly 72 million people, as reported, …

Vinay Lochav | 15 October 2026

How large will the 2027 Social Security raise be if tracking estimates of about 3.3% hold, worth roughly USD 66 on a USD 2,000 monthly check?

The cost-of-living adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, known as CPI-W. The Social Security Administration compares the average for the third quarter with the same period a year earlier, so July, August and September readings …

Vinay Lochav | 05 October 2026

SEC Proposes Wider Retail Access to Private Markets: What Changes and What It Means

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to propose amendments that would make it easier for ordinary investors to reach private market strategies. The measures are proposals, so they are not yet in force. They now enter a public comment period of 60 …

Nitish Kishor | 01 October 2026

Who are the more than 7 million student-loan borrowers facing a September 29 deadline before automatic moves into fixed Standard payments?

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) includes lenders and card issuers whose customers are exposed to household budget changes. The Education Department told more than 7 million borrowers in the SAVE plan to select a new plan after a federal court ended it …

Vinay Lochav | 01 October 2026

Are 9.3 Million Defaulted Student Borrowers and Up to 6 Million Facing a SAVE Deadline a Hidden Risk for Card Lenders?

The Saving on a Valuable Education plan, known as SAVE, has been blocked by the courts, and borrowers who were enrolled in it are being moved onto other repaymentOptionsin stages. The first group reached its 90-day deadline on September 29, 2026. Borrowers who did …

Vinay Lochav | 29 September 2026

Student (OTC: STSR) Loan Defaults Surge to 9.52 Million, Investors Urged to Monitor

Student loan defaults hit a staggering 9.52 million, marking a significant rise in financial distress for borrowers. The increase of about 4.2 million defaults since mid-2025 reveals a pressing crisis that could have far-reaching implications for stakeholders. The looming potential for wage garnishment and …

Vinay Lochav | 22 July 2026

Duchess of Kent’s £1.4 Million Inheritance Decision Raises Estate Planning Concerns

The Duchess of Kent's estate planning decision involving a £1.4 million fortune draws attention to the complexities surrounding inheritance in blended families. She has outlined plans for her assets to be largely transferred to her children from her first marriage, raising critical questions about …

Vinay Lochav | 22 July 2026

Investors Split on Single-Firm Wealth Management as Reg BI Reshapes Advisor Roles

Investors seeking all‑encompassing financial guidance face a key decision: consolidate services with a single firm or assemble a network of independent specialists. This shift is occurring as the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest sharpens the definition of “financial advisor,” compelling firms to be transparent about …

Vinay Lochav | 21 July 2026

Kalshi Odds: Ethereum Given a 49% Chance of Topping $2,000 in July

The contract asking whether Ethereum will trade above $2,000 at any point in July is priced at 49%, essentially even odds, reflecting genuine uncertainty about whether the token clears this specific level during the month. That contract carries a 1.90 times payout multiple, consistent …

Nitish Kishor | 16 July 2026
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