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Americans are splurging on sweet treats in 2025. Last year, ice cream spending hovered around $23 to $30 a month, according to Empower data — here’s how the year so far compares:
Americans are splurging on sweet treats in 2025. Last year, ice cream spending hovered around $23 to $30 a month, according to Empower data — here’s how the year so far compares:
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What is the average asset allocation by age?
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Investment portfolios vary by age, goals, risk tolerance, and other factors. Learn more about the average portfolio mix by age.
The crypto clarity bill: What the GENIUS Act could mean for investors
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The GENIUS Act could bring clear rules around stablecoins, with major impacts on the option of digital currency and the regulation of the market.
Accelerating Access
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Empower’s new “Accelerating Access” research highlights a growing demand among Americans for more choice and broader access within their retirement savings options.