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Social Security Checks Could Increase

Delaying checks can increase monthly benefits The average Social Security check is $2,081. A simple 3-year delay could bump this to $3,500/month. This increase of $1,500 is possible due to the way benefits are calculated, using up to 35 years of earnings. The

Cal-Maine Foods Acquires Van’s Foods

Cal-Maine Foods expands prepared foods business Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) has acquired certain assets of the Van’s Foods business. The acquisition supports Cal-Maine Foods’ strategy to diversify its business and expand its prepared foods business-to-consumer

Healthcare Stocks Lag Market Gains

S&P 500 Health Care Index gains 0.1% The S&P 500 Health Care Index rose 0.1%, underperforming the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow. Pfizer's $10.5B oncology pact with Innovent strengthens its access to early-stage therapies. France's reimbursement for Novo Nordisk's an

Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly

30-year fixed rate falls 3 basis points to 6.33% The current 30-year fixed rate decreased by 3 basis points to 6.33% on May 31, 2026. The 15-year fixed rate remained unchanged at 5.79%, while the 5/1 ARM rose by 24 basis points to 6.45%. The 5/1 ARM rates have sh

Savings Account Rates Reach 4.1% APY

Top savings accounts offer up to 4.1% APY The national average savings account rate stands at 0.38%. Some top accounts are currently offering 4% APY and up. As of May 31, 2026, the highest savings account rate available is 4.10% APY, offered by CIT Bank. Th

Money Market Accounts Offer High Rates

Top accounts offer 3%-4% APY The Federal Reserve's decision to cut its target rate three times in 2025 has led to steadily declining deposit rates. Money market account rates have also been affected, making it essential to compare rates to maximize earnings.

Cathie Wood Trims Robinhood Stake

Cathie Wood sells $12 million in Robinhood shares Cathie Wood's investment firm ARK Invest sold 144,218 shares of Robinhood Markets, valued at $12 million. The sale occurred on May 29, when Robinhood's stock surged 11% to $94.40 after launching AI-powered trading agen