Long Island economy will depend on how uncertainties unfold. Foremost are the fiscal policies enacted by President Trump and the monetary policies of the federal reserve.

The switch to inflation-adjusted salaries will automatically take effect after the next election unless lawmakers and the governor reject it.

The South African Reserve Bank has cut the repo rate by yet another 25 basis points, bringing it down to 7.5%.

An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock.

The Fed keeps rates unchanged, signals more hawkish stance on inflation and describes real economy as solid. See why I don't expect rate cuts in the coming months.

If you receive Social Security benefits, you are getting a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year. This means your retirement benefits check is going to be bigger than it was before. That’s the ...

With inflation accelerating again, and the labor market on reasonably solid footing, the Fed pivoted back to wait-and-see. Read more here.

After a two-day meeting of its monetary policy committee in Washington, the Fed announced it would hold its rate target at 4.25% to 4.50%.

By now, all seniors on Social Security should have gotten their first checks for 2025. With the latest 2.5% cost-of-living ...

Social Security benefits received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025, but for many retirees, this is not enough ...

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on January 29, and an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its ...