AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Watch: Iceland voted in a tight referendum on whether to reopen EU membership talks, with the “yes” camp leading by under 1 point in the latest poll; the stakes include fisheries control, farming, and potential lower inflation and interest rates if the krona eventually gives way to the euro. Consumer Finance: Clark Howard warns shoppers to avoid using debit cards for furniture back-orders, since debit offers little protection if a retailer goes bust—credit cards are the safer route for delivery risk. Social Security Planning: A projected 3.6% 2027 COLA could mean up to about $187 more for the highest earners, but far less for most seniors; claiming early at 62 can permanently cut benefits by roughly 30%, also reducing survivor payouts. Debt & Daily Spending: A survey finds many Americans with unsecured debt are using credit cards to cover groceries and other essentials, highlighting how cost-of-living pressure is turning borrowing into a routine survival tool. AI & Payments: OpenAI says it will stop providing AI models to Cursor, escalating its feud with Elon Musk’s SpaceX; meanwhile Mastercard CEO discusses how AI shopping agents and machine-to-machine payments could reshape commerce. Fraud Alerts: USVI police warn residents about scam texts demanding online payment of fake traffic fines—don’t click links or share personal or financial info.
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