AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetirement: Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase is set at 3.6%, adding about $75 a month to the average benefit. But inflation is running at 3.7%, which could erode the gain. Home Costs: State Farm is raising Illinois homeowners’ rates by 8%, after a 27.2% increase last year; existing customers will see the change at renewal from December. Investment Markets: Dangote Refinery is seeking $1.6 billion in an IPO, with Botswana selected to handle up to $500 million in regional share sales. Tax Enforcement: The IRS has launched an online whistleblower form and partnered with UK tax authorities to make it easier to report suspected tax fraud. Household Finances: A Pew survey found 53% of Americans lack emergency savings to cover three months of expenses, while 27% struggle to pay at least some monthly bills.
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