--- title: Economy and Politics description: Money keeps its finger on the pulse of consumer-focused news when it comes to politics and the economy. Our coverage of inflation, the Federal Reserve, the presidential race and more will give you valuable insights into the forces that shape our financial landscape. top_level: true subcategories: 120 total_pages: 54 canonical: https://money.com/economy-and-politics/ language: en type: CollectionPage source: category-blades --- # Economy and Politics Money keeps its finger on the pulse of consumer-focused news when it comes to politics and the economy. Our coverage of inflation, the Federal Reserve, the presidential race and more will give you valuable insights into the forces that shape our financial landscape. ## Inflation Inflation peaked in summer 2022, and we're still on the comedown. Read Money to stay in the loop on everything from CPI fluctuations to Fed predictions. - [Deflation vs. Disinflation: What’s Better for the Economy?](https://money.com/deflation-vs-disinflation/) — Inflation · 5 min read - [How 'I Bonds' Can Rescue Your Savings from Inflation](https://money.com/i-bonds-savings-inflation/) — Bonds · 7 min read - [2024 Tax Brackets: IRS Increases Income Thresholds, Standard Deduction Due to Inflation](https://money.com/tax-brackets-2024/) — Income Tax · 4 min read - [How to Buy I Bonds](https://money.com/how-to-buy-i-bonds/) — Bonds · 13 min read - [Reignited Inflation Could Push Social Security COLA Past 3% Next Year](https://money.com/inflation-increase-cola-2027-estimate/) — Inflation · 5 min read - [Grocery Prices Are 'Never' Coming Down, Experts Say](https://money.com/grocery-prices-may-never-fall/) — Inflation · 6 min read - [Your Next Car Could Cost 10% More Thanks to Trump's Tariffs](https://money.com/trump-tariffs-impact-car-prices/) — Inflation · 6 min read - [From Costco Chicken to Whiskey: Prices for These 6 Items Have Somehow Survived Inflation](https://money.com/item-prices-that-have-survived-inflation/) — Inflation · 6 min read - [Snack Sales Slump as Consumers Lose Appetite for High Prices](https://money.com/snack-sales-slump-high-prices/) — Inflation · 4 min read [View All Inflation](https://money.com/inflation/) ## Politics Politics heavily influences the way we spend and save. Money closely reports on legislative changes, proposals and policies at the state and federal level — plus tells you their implications for your finances. - [No Tax on Tips: How to Deduct Up to $25K of Your Income](https://money.com/no-tax-on-tips-eligibility-start-date/) — Politics · 6 min read - [Trump's Tariffs Could Start in February. Here's How to Prepare](https://money.com/what-to-buy-before-trump-tariffs/) — Politics · 9 min read - [Donald Trump Is the President-Elect. Here's What It Means for Your Wallet](https://money.com/trump-2024-victory-money-impact/) — Politics · 9 min read - [Election Day 2024: How Harris and Trump Compare on 7 Key Money Issues](https://money.com/harris-trump-money-stances-2024/) — Politics · 11 min read - [Trump vs. Harris: How Could Your Tax Bill Change Under Each Candidate?](https://money.com/trump-vs-harris-taxes/) — Politics · 10 min read - [How Rich Are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris? Inside the Candidates' Personal Finances](https://money.com/trump-harris-net-worth-personal-finances/) — Politics · 7 min read - [Harris vs. Trump on Inflation: How Each Candidate Plans to Lower Prices](https://money.com/harris-vs-trump-on-inflation/) — Politics · 9 min read - [Elon Musk and Donald Trump Have Been Giving Voters Money. Is That Legal?](https://money.com/can-candidates-give-voters-money/) — Politics · 6 min read - [4 Things to Do With Your Money Before the Election](https://money.com/things-to-do-before-election-2024/) — Politics · 6 min read [View All Politics](https://money.com/politics/) ## Federal Reserve The central banking system is tasked with making sure the U.S. financial system is stable. The Fed keeps an eye on measures of unemployment and inflation in hopes of producing a healthy economy. - [The Fed Just Hiked Rates for the First Time Since 2023. Here's What That Means for Your Money](https://money.com/fed-rate-hike-effects-september-2026/) — Federal Reserve · 10 min read - [Kevin Warsh Is the New Head of the Fed. Here's Why This Matters for Your Money](https://money.com/new-fed-chair-kevin-warsh/) — Federal Reserve · 4 min read - ['The Next Fed Chair Is More Degen Than You': Warsh Discloses Over 30 Crypto Investments](https://money.com/fed-kevin-warsh-crypto-investments/) — Cryptocurrency · 6 min read - [Will the Fed Keep Cutting Rates in 2026? Here's What Experts Predict](https://money.com/how-many-fed-rate-cuts-2026/) — Federal Reserve · 6 min read - [Will the Fed Cut Rates Again in December? It's Complicated](https://money.com/next-fed-meeting-rate-cuts-2025/) — Federal Reserve · 7 min read - [From Loans to Jobs, Here's How the Fed Rate Cut May Affect Your Wallet](https://money.com/fed-rate-cut-impact-september-2025/) — Federal Reserve · 13 min read - [Will the Fed Lower Rates in September? Experts Say Weak Jobs Report 'Cements' a Cut](https://money.com/fed-rate-cut-september-experts-predict/) — Federal Reserve · 5 min read - [Waiting for 0% Interest Rates? Don’t Hold Your Breath](https://money.com/fed-interest-rates-zero-unlikely-study/) — Federal Reserve · 10 min read - [Waiting for Lower Interest Rates? We Have Bad News](https://money.com/will-federal-reserve-hike-interest-rates/) — Federal Reserve · 7 min read [View All Federal Reserve](https://money.com/federal-reserve/) ## Explore More on Economy and Politics Money keeps its finger on the pulse of consumer-focused news when it comes to politics and the economy. 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