Gyanendra Singh, Author at Swikblog

An elderly American couple reviewing Social Security paperwork and household bills at their kitchen table while planning retirement finances.

Social Security Benefit Cuts Could Cost Couples $16,900 in 2033

Newly retired dual-income couples could receive about $16,900 less each year in Social Security benefits starting in 2033 if Congress does not address the program’s funding shortfall. The estimate is…

Gyanendra Singh July 18, 2026

Senior woman reviewing a Social Security statement outside a Social Security Administration office as the projected 2027 COLA increase is discussed.

News

Social Security 2027 COLA Projected at 3.7%: What It Means for Retirees

Social Security benefits are currently projected to rise by 3.8% in 2027, potentially giving retirees, disabled workers, survivors and Supplemental Security Income recipients a larger cost-of-living adjustment than the 2.8%…

Gyanendra Singh July 14, 2026

Finance Technology

IBM Q2 2026 Revenue Hits $17.2B as Infrastructure Falls 7%

IBM has released selected preliminary second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of $17.2 billion, up 1% from a year earlier, but a sharper-than-expected decline in Infrastructure and weaker transaction-processing software left…

Gyanendra Singh July 14, 2026

Canada

What Is the UP–NS Railway Merger and Why Is CN Fighting It?

Canadian National Railway is intensifying its opposition to the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, warning that the deal could reduce freight competition, weaken shipper choice and reshape how goods move…

Gyanendra Singh July 12, 2026

USPS Forever stamps displayed on envelopes

News USA

USPS Forever Stamp Price Rises to 82 Cents Starting July 12: Here’s What Changes

WASHINGTON — The cost of mailing a standard letter in the United States is going up again. Starting Sunday, July 12, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service will raise the price…

Gyanendra Singh July 8, 2026

Close-up of fresh blueberries representing the Publix Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries recall over possible E. coli contamination.

Food & Drink Industry News Recall

Publix Blueberry Recall 2026: Check the Lot Code After 12 Reported E. coli Illnesses

A frozen fruit recall is prompting Publix shoppers across the Southeast to take a closer look at their freezers. A supplier has recalled select 10-ounce bags of Frozen GreenWise Organic…

Gyanendra Singh July 7, 2026

Senior couple reviewing the Social Security July 2026 payment schedule on a laptop while checking benefit documents at home.

Money News USA

Social Security Checks for July 2026: See When Your Payment Will Arrive

Social Security recipients have several July 2026 payment dates to track, and the timing depends on the type of benefit they receive, when they started receiving benefits and, for many…

Gyanendra Singh June 30, 2026

Federal Reserve building after July 2026 interest rate decision to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75%

Finance News USA

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Next Decision Is Set for September 16, 2026

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% on July 29, 2026, extending its pause for a fifth consecutive policy meeting. The Federal Open…

Gyanendra Singh June 18, 2026

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