Americans moving past taboos about family financial planning, study finds
Americans have historically been averse to discussing financial matters among family members, but a recent study by Fidelity Investments found that attitudes
Month: December 2024
Top personal finance New Year's resolutions for 2025
The elevated inflation in recent years continued to wreak havoc on many Americans’ wallets in 2024, but the start of the new
The Federal Reserve announced a third rate cut; fewer are expected in 2025
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates one more time this year. In their recent meeting, the Fed decided to cut rates
More Americans have brighter outlook on state of finances for next year: survey
As the new year approaches, more Americans have a brighter outlook for the state of their personal finances in 2025, a recent
Energy prices are high and people in these states face the heftiest electricity bills
Paying utilities bills, including ones for electricity, is a responsibility that many Americans face – and some have difficulty covering – each
November inflation increase won't derail Fed interest rate cuts
Annual inflation increased to 2.7% in November, rising modestly above the 2.6% annual inflation rate of the previous month, according to the
The U.S. added 227,000 jobs in November, setting in motion potential Fed rate cuts in December
November saw a higher rise in job numbers than originally expected. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000, while the unemployment rate bumped
7 ways to avoid getting scammed by a 'charity' this holiday season
A few years ago, a heart-wrenching story from New Jersey captured the nation’s attention. A couple, Katelyn McClure and her boyfriend, launched
Gen X helps drive retirement savings balances to new record
Generation X has been boosting its efforts to build nest eggs for retirement, according to the newly-released data from Fidelity Investments. The
FHFA announces higher mortgage loan limits for 2025
Housing prices have remained high for the last few years, largely due to fluctuating mortgage rates and lasting economic effects from the