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Democrats spy rare opening in rural America
Democrats are accustomed to losing in rural America — especially to Donald Trump. Now they’re hoping…
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AI financial advisors are coming and they may outperform the humans guarding your money
For decades, Americans were given the same advice about money: Find a good financial adviser. Trust…
Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy
The average net worth that Americans feel is needed to qualify as wealthy has surprisingly declined,…
Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans’ credit scores
FICO said on Monday that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data…
Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom
Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years”…
Americans increasingly abandon financial planning as economic pressures mount
How people tackle their finances can vary but, according to new research from PYMNTS, there are…
Expert debunks common social media myths about saving, debt and buy now pay later
Managing one’s finances can be challenging, especially when faced with conflicting — and often wrong —…
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter due to stock market turbulence. Still, people kept…
Financial expert warns against the hidden traps of ‘buy now, pay later’ services
Using “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) has become increasingly common in recent years as people look…
How Trump’s tax bill will affect your money
President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” cleared the House and is making its way through the…
When leaving the house to your heirs backfires
Americans have trillions of dollars of wealth locked up in their homes, and passing it on…
Fed holds interest rate steady as it waits to see impact of tariffs
The Federal Reserve is keeping rates steady at its targeted range of 4% to 4.25% and…
March inflation drops to lowest point in more than 3 years
Consumer prices fell 0.1% in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the…
Your sandwich could hurt your credit score? Hidden dangers of ‘buy now, pay later’ apps coming to light
Small, everyday purchases like a meal from DoorDash are now able to be financed through eat…
Retirement planning: The differences between a traditional and Roth IRA
Socking away money for retirement is something that’s top of mind for many people. Many Americans…
Nearly half of Generation X is not confident about retirement, survey finds
As Generation X continues getting closer to retirement, some have less than rosy views about their…
Berkshire Hathaway shares drop as Warren Buffett era ends after 60 years as CEO with Greg Abel taking over
Berkshire Hathaway shares fell on Friday, a day after CEO Warren Buffett left following a 60-year…
Gold, silver shined in 2025, can the luster hold in 2026?
Gold’s stratospheric rise, the best percentage gain since 1979, surprised even the most bullish metal mavens…
Warren Buffett pens last letter as Abel prepares to take over
Legendary investor Warren Buffett will officially step down on December 31, 2025, ending his storied career that…
ETF race hits $1T at record speed with more gains coming
The theme song for the exchange-traded fund industry could very well be Frank Sinatra’s “It Was…
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal…