The Currency
More than 2 in 5 Americans (42%) don’t think a wedding is worth the splurge. Here’s what they’re willing to spend:
Source: Empower "Maybe I Do" study, 2024
More than 2 in 5 Americans (42%) don’t think a wedding is worth the splurge. Here’s what they’re willing to spend:
Source: Empower "Maybe I Do" study, 2024
The changing landscape of travel rewards
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Points and miles still open doors to travel and unique experiences — but using them may take a little more strategy than it used to.
Shifting American spending habits
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The numbers from Empower Personal Dashboard™ from January 2020 through March 2025 suggest a pattern of lifestyle recalibration, with consumers allocating dollars toward convenience, wellness, and personal enrichment, even as they experience pressure in cost-of-living expenses.
Getting personal with artificial intelligence
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Americans are getting more comfortable with AI, but research shows they prefer human-AI collaboration — insight businesses can use as they integrate AI at work.