How Much To Tip During Holidays, Plus Money Tools That Make It Easy
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Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
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As 401(k) Balances Rise, These Top IRAs Can Help You Build Even More
A strong market is boosting Americans’ nest eggs: Average 401(k), IRA and 403(b) account balances hit record highs…
The One Time It’s OK To Use BNPL, Says Credit Counseling Expert
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Top analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite
The narrative surrounding the “resilient U.S. consumer,” which has been a major upside surprise in 2025, is now…
World Economy Latest: Lack of Broad Growth Is Test for Euro Area
Euro-area economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, yet activity in nearly half the bloc is…
China Heads for Longest Consumption Slowdown Since Post-Covid
China is heading for its longest slowdown in consumption growth since its post-Covid rebound lost steam more than…
Even households making $100K are now pulling back on spending and rethinking their expenses. Here’s why
Tight budgets and stretched wallets are no longer just a problem for lower-income Americans. Inflation is putting pressure…
Americans to Spend Less This Holiday Season
Consumers will be approaching holiday gift-giving with more restraint than last year. According to the latest Holiday Spending…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
US Ports Facing ‘Goods Recession’ Amid Holiday Lull, Tariff Woes – Bloomberg.com
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Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…