Consumers ‘Doing Fine’ Despite Job Troubles
The chief executive of America’s biggest bank says consumers continue to show resilience. This is in spite of…
How Much To Tip During Holidays, Plus Money Tools That Make It Easy
‘Tis the season of giving back — whether it’s in the form of gifts, donations or a thank-you…
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
NEW YORK (AP) — Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to…
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
Holiday shopping season is upon us and, for personal finance reporters like ourselves, that means diving into all…
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’s economic growth softens in October as property sector drags investment further down
China’s economic indicators showed fading growth momentum in October, underscoring persistent domestic pressures as investment cooled despite steady…
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…
NRF points to ‘momentum’ for holiday shopping that’s expected to pass $1T mark
(TNND) — The National Retail Federation pointed to October sales growth as consumer “momentum” heading into the holiday…
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…
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
Holiday season is fast-approaching—and so is the biggest shopping season of the year. Black Friday is just 23…