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US national debt climbs as fiscal restraint fades in Washington

Reporting highlights that US government debt continues to grow while fewer lawmakers are pushing for spending cuts or deficit reduction. Separately, insurers are expected to raise Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums by about 13% in 2027, and new assessments detail billions of dollars in damage to U.S. military bases from an Iranian strike.

Report warns low-premium health insurance plans can raise overall costs for consumers

An analysis of U.S. health insurance options finds that plans with cheaper monthly premiums often shift costs elsewhere, through higher deductibles, copays, or narrower coverage networks. The report notes that because underlying healthcare costs remain high, insurers price premiums to reflect that reality, forcing consumers to trade lower upfront costs for higher expenses when care is actually needed.

Survey: 84% of single-family rental investors report insurance costs hurt cash flow

According to the LendingOne-ResiClub SFR Investor Survey for Q3 2026, 84% of surveyed single-family rental investors said rising home insurance premiums affected their cash flow in 2026. The survey, published by ResiClub, compiles responses from investors in the single-family rental market.

Airline Pilots' Peak Pay Masks Volatile Income and Retirement Tax Risks

Airline pilots can earn up to $100,000 in a single month during busy periods, but that pay swings based on seniority, aircraft type, schedule and hourly rate, per the Wall Street Journal. Roughly 4,300 pilots hit the FAA's mandatory retirement age of 65 each year through 2042, often leaving with a combined pension, 401(k) and brokerage assets worth millions, all becoming taxable around the same time.