The U.S. unemployment system is not prepared for a recession, with some states having failed to raise their maximum weekly benefit in decades, experts say.
Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry that a worst-case scenario called stagflation could be possible for the U.S. economy.
There have been many significant travel disruptions at the start of 2026, including the war in Iran. Travel advisors give some tips to blunt the impact.
Because females have longer life expectancies, most of the spousal transfer of assets due to death is expected to go to women. Advisors say they should prepare.