The Currency - Life life Thanksgiving dinner costs push 47% of Americans to skip turkey A Thanksgiving feast for 10 can average $73, Empower data shows — but shoppers still anticipate spending $137 on average for their festivities. work What a $100,000 salary really buys in five cities A six-figure salary lands differently in NYC, SF, Denver, Austin, and Tampa once rent, taxes, and prices stack up. money Inflation at 3%: Shelter cools while healthcare costs rise The Consumer Price Index shows 3% inflation as housing cools and grocery prices ease, offering some relief versus earlier this year. money Tax-smart strategies for year-end planning Making these efficient moves may potentially help taxpayers lower their tax bill and strengthen their finances over the long term. money How to invest in a 529 plan during uncertain times Families with 529 plans are face a different kind of homework: figuring out how to keep their education savings on track while markets shift and college deadlines approach. life Gen X set to drive spending by $15.2 trillion in 2025 The sandwich generation is emerging as the target market with the most buying power, positioning them as the second-largest “economy” globally, behind only the U.S. as a whole. money Luxury credit cards get an upgrade Annual fees on luxury credit cards are set to increase, but so are their perks. life How cocoa prices are eating into Americans’ chocolate habits Cocoa costs have dipped from decades-long highs, though shoppers are still paying higher prices for chocolate treats. life No simple fix: Why car repairs cost 15% more this year Car repair costs are up with advanced technology, labor demands, and car ownership trends fueling the increase. But drivers have tools to manage sudden expenses. money The vanishing wallet: 38% of Americans say cash feels more “real” than digital money, yet just 18% use it daily New Empower research finds 38% of Americans say cash feels more “real” than digital money and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27%). Yet in practice, physical dollar bills may be fading from daily life: 1 in 5 say they use it only a few times per year, and just 18% use it daily. work Turn open enrollment into a savings check-up Reframing this annual benefits selection window can offer a chance to maximize savings and strengthen financial well-being. money The real math behind buying a new or used car Car buying costs in 2025, with financing (APRs, loan terms, incentives) outweighing sticker prices as the key driver of value. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
life Thanksgiving dinner costs push 47% of Americans to skip turkey A Thanksgiving feast for 10 can average $73, Empower data shows — but shoppers still anticipate spending $137 on average for their festivities.
work What a $100,000 salary really buys in five cities A six-figure salary lands differently in NYC, SF, Denver, Austin, and Tampa once rent, taxes, and prices stack up.
money Inflation at 3%: Shelter cools while healthcare costs rise The Consumer Price Index shows 3% inflation as housing cools and grocery prices ease, offering some relief versus earlier this year.
money Tax-smart strategies for year-end planning Making these efficient moves may potentially help taxpayers lower their tax bill and strengthen their finances over the long term.
money How to invest in a 529 plan during uncertain times Families with 529 plans are face a different kind of homework: figuring out how to keep their education savings on track while markets shift and college deadlines approach.
life Gen X set to drive spending by $15.2 trillion in 2025 The sandwich generation is emerging as the target market with the most buying power, positioning them as the second-largest “economy” globally, behind only the U.S. as a whole.
money Luxury credit cards get an upgrade Annual fees on luxury credit cards are set to increase, but so are their perks.
life How cocoa prices are eating into Americans’ chocolate habits Cocoa costs have dipped from decades-long highs, though shoppers are still paying higher prices for chocolate treats.
life No simple fix: Why car repairs cost 15% more this year Car repair costs are up with advanced technology, labor demands, and car ownership trends fueling the increase. But drivers have tools to manage sudden expenses.
money The vanishing wallet: 38% of Americans say cash feels more “real” than digital money, yet just 18% use it daily New Empower research finds 38% of Americans say cash feels more “real” than digital money and remains a permanent part of their financial toolkit (27%). Yet in practice, physical dollar bills may be fading from daily life: 1 in 5 say they use it only a few times per year, and just 18% use it daily.
work Turn open enrollment into a savings check-up Reframing this annual benefits selection window can offer a chance to maximize savings and strengthen financial well-being.
money The real math behind buying a new or used car Car buying costs in 2025, with financing (APRs, loan terms, incentives) outweighing sticker prices as the key driver of value.
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