Opinion: Trump wants to extend the 2017 tax cuts. Here’s how that would affect regular Americans
Especially if they come with reductions to Medicaid, food stamps and other safety net programs, the policy will make the rich ...
Paycheck-to-paycheck nation: 59% of Americans wouldn’t cover a $1,000 expense with savings
Bankrate Emergency Savings Report paints a grim picture of the state of Americans’ personal finances. The good news is that ...
Here's How Long It'll Take You to Save the Average 401(k) Balance if You Start Today
The average 401 (k) balance was $134,128 in 2024, according to Vanguard's "How America Saves" report. However, the median ...
Survey: Over 4 in 5 Americans spend money on at least one of six common vices
The new Bankrate survey shows that more than 4 in 5 Americans (84 percent) spend money on alcohol, lottery tickets, casino ...
Earn up to 10% with this high-yield savings account — plus 9 more of best APYs of February 2025
The average savings account now delivers an average rate of just 0.41%, according to the latest government data. That said, ...
The Bold Move That Would Give Americans the Retirement Security They Crave
Here’s where President Donald Trump can deliver meaningful change. Working families voted for financial stability, and Trump ...
GOBankingRates President: 10 Major Benefits to Americans If Trump Ends Income Taxes
As part of his economic agenda, President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating federal income taxes as a way to make the ...
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How Do Your Retirement Savings Compare to the Average American’s?
Planning for retirement requires thoughtful money management, whether that involves seeking guidance from a financial advisor ...
Bitcoin for kids: this is why parents are stacking crypto instead of 529 college savings plans
Some Americans are piling their college funds into cryptocurrency, rather than opting for traditional savings plans.
As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it
U.S. foreign aid is in disarray. The Trump administration froze most aid disbursements on Jan. 20. According to billionaire Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump with “special government ...
Here's the Average Wealthy American's Retirement Savings. How Do You Compare?
The top 10% of Americans by net worth have about $1.3 million saved for retirement. Learn how ordinary people can achieve that, too.
The $5 Million Lunch That Changed It All: How Ted Weschler Met Warren Buffett And Built A $269 Million Retirement Account
His story begins in 1984, when Weschler was just 22. He was earning $22,000 a year as a junior financial analyst and decided ...