A six-figure salary lands differently in NYC, SF, Denver, Austin, and Tampa once rent, taxes, and prices stack up.

New duties on imported wood, furnishings, and cabinets could test price flexibility for retailers, but consumers can take steps to stay ahead of price increases.

Online shopping is set to top $253 billion this holiday season, and being tech-savvy can help with speed and savings.

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.

Annual fees on luxury credit cards are set to increase, but so are their perks.

Cocoa costs have dipped from decades-long highs, though shoppers are still paying higher prices for chocolate treats.

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.

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. 

With high-tech experiences, consumers are looking to maximize their discretionary spending and savor the moment.

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that holds a variety of underlying securities, including stocks, bonds, or alternative assets. It’s a way for investors to pool their money and each gain exposure to the assets within the fund rather than purchasing each asset individually.

QR code payments are expanding as more retailers use app-based checkouts. Learn how they work, adoption hurdles, and fraud risks consumers should know about.

Reframing this annual benefits selection window can offer a chance to maximize savings and strengthen financial well-being.