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The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024? Here’s what experts are predicting
Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09,…
Why Fed rate hikes take so long to affect the economy, and why that effect may last a decade or more
The U.S. economy continues to grow despite the 5.5% benchmark federal funds…
High mortgage rates have limited opportunities for homebuyers and sellers. How that may change in 2024
Why many homeowners are ‘staying put’ Last week, the average interest rate…
Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There’s growing support in Congress to change that
Araya Doheny | Getty Images When Dave Bernstein, 87, started working at…
This Apple App Store billing policy can lead to overdraft fees, budget woes: ‘It’s a bizarre practice,’ developer says
Igor Golovniov | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images For many…
As ‘bougie broke’ videos trend on social media, experts say that’s not necessarily a bad thing
Photo taken in Amalfi, Italy Sergio_pulp | Istock | Getty Images “Have…
Mortgage points may help homebuyers lower monthly costs amid high interest rates. How to know if this strategy is right for you
As interest rates have climbed, homebuyers have been confronted with higher borrowing…
Americans are spending big with credit cards. Here’s what that means for the possibility of a recession
Economists have been forecasting a recession for months, and that looming downturn…
This 28-year-old pays $62 a month to live in a dumpster he built for $5,000—take a look inside
Last October, I returned to London after working abroad for nearly a…
Major Wall Street firm sees a breakout in luxury stocks — and lists three reasons why ETFs are a great way to play it
As luxury stocks make waves overseas, State Street Global Advisors believes investors…
Americans are saving far less than normal in 2023. Here’s why
The U.S. personal savings rate remains below its historical average, according to…
Why Americans are saving less in 2023
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I’m an experienced female solo traveler—here are 4 tips I use to be smart about my money on the go
Solo travel is one of my favorite perks of being single. Of…
This 52-year-old retiree left the U.S. for Portugal. Here’s how he spends his weekend—on less than $40
In 2015, my family and I took a vacation to Lisbon, Portugal. We…
A self-made millionaire shares 8 money secrets rich people know that ‘most of us don’t’
It took me 20 years of trial and error before I achieved…
Don’t assume the interest on your savings account is keeping up with Federal Reserve rate hikes. Here’s why
Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images As the Federal Reserve continues to…
Iran morality police status unclear after ‘closure’ comment
CAIRO — An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran’s government is “paying…
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
NEW YORK — Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers…
Cyber Monday deals lure in consumers amid high inflation
NEW YORK — Days after flocking to stores on Black Friday, consumers…