Q2 2025 Wealth Watch Report: Net worth surges $7T, biggest jump since 2021 U.S. household wealth rose 4.4% in Q2 2025, adding $7T. Explore net worth trends, retirement savings, and how stocks and real estate drove gains.
Spooky spending set to reach $13.1B this year Halloween spending is predicted to reach a new record this year, even as more than half of Americans say financial stress is weighing on their budgets.
Getting out what’s put into retirement plans Withdrawal settings and tax rules may affect how long 401(k) savings last, and how much of it remains in the participant’s account.
Variable expenses vs fixed expenses: What’s the difference? Understanding variable expenses and fixed expenses can help create a successful budget. Learn the difference and how to manage variable expenses.
Protein is the new food powerhouse Protein-packed food and beverages are taking up more space in shopping carts, and companies are expanding the trend with menu and grocery launches.
What is stagflation? Definition, history and how to prepare Stagflation is an especially difficult economic environment created by the combination of several factors: slow economic growth, high inflation, and a high unemployment rate.
Best U.S. states to retire in 2025 Retirees often relocate for a lower cost of living or reduced tax burden. Here are the best states to retire in 2025.
Digital estate planning: Preserve wealth and security by thinking ahead As Americans juggle more online accounts and financial tasks, people need to account for their digital legacy when estate planning.
What is a money order and how does it work? A money order is a prepaid paper payment instrument purchased with cash or debit. Learn more about money orders, how to use them, and when they may be a useful form of payment.
Purchasing power: what it is and how it works Purchasing power, or buying power, refers to how much you can buy with a specific amount of money. It goes up and down over time according to various economic factors. Find out how to mitigate risk to your purchasing power.
How mega-retailers are turning tariffs into opportunity Despite new tariffs, major retailers have largely kept price increases at bay by absorbing costs and shifting their supply strategies.
Inflation at 2.9% as shelter inches higher, electricity climbs and coffee perks up With August inflation at 0.4%, price pressures remained uneven: travel costs jumped, shelter cooled only gradually, and energy told a mixed story heading into fall.
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