The Indicator from Planet Money · August 14, 2026 · 9m

Retiree benefits bump, credit repayment slump, and a dating app in the dumps

This Indicators of the Week episode covers three economic signals: a benefits increase for retirees, credit card debt delinquencies reaching historically high levels, and the serious decline of the dating app Bumble. On Bumble, the show highlights turnaround attempts including a "men first" shift and in-person dating events, and asks what will actually reverse the slide. The episode points listeners toward a companion piece on fixing the dating app backlash.

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Highlights

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Retiree Benefits Get a Bump

The show reports that retirees are getting an increase in their benefits.

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Credit Card Delinquencies at Historic Highs

The show reports that credit card debt delinquency has reached a historically high level.

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Bumble's Decline and the Pivot to Real-Life Connection

The show reports that Bumble is in serious decline and highlights turnaround attempts, including a "men first" change and in-person dating events.

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Misc

✧The episode's "Your Next Listen" points to a companion Indicator episode, "Trying to fix the dating app backlash."

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