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September 2026

An Overlooked Social Security Benefit for Older Parents
A little-known benefit can provide substantial payments to families with dependent children—and change the calculation of when to claim Social Security.
 • David Bernstein
Why the 2026 Battle for the House Is More Uncertain Than It Looks
A district-by-district baseline points to a narrow Democratic majority, but national conditions and cross-pressured voters create a wider range of…
 • David Bernstein
Democratic House Seats That Republicans Could Flip in 2026
Ratings and Analysis of 35 Potential Republican Pickup Opportunities
 • David Bernstein
Republican House Seats That Democrats Could Flip in 2026
Ratings and Analysis of 31 Potential Democratic Pickup Opportunities
 • David Bernstein
How Selected Technology and Dividend-Paying Stocks Move Around Earnings Announcements
A market-adjusted comparison of 56 after-close earnings events
 • David Bernstein
Four Pennsylvania House Races That Could Help Decide the Majority
Democrats have three plausible pickup opportunities, a difficult fourth target and potential help from Governor Josh Shapiro’s reelection campaign
 • David Bernstein
Race of the Day: September 11, 2026 — Virginia’s Second District
Two Navy veterans meet again in one of the country’s most evenly divided congressional districts.
 • David Bernstein
VPU or a 10-Year Treasury
At Today’s Yields, Utility Stocks Need Surprisingly Little Growth to Compete
 • David Bernstein
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