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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 the big, beautiful bill could mean for wallets nationwide
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New legislation will reshape the tax code, adjust federal health spending, and retool college savings plans. Here's what you need to know.
Money meets lifestyle: Consumers spend $2.1 trillion on experiences
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Increasingly consumers are putting their money where the memories are, investing disposable income in authentic experiences that resonate emotionally.
Stagflation talk is picking up. Here’s what driving the conversation
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Stagflation has resurfaced in financial conversations and headlines in recent months as economists consider the risks of stubborn inflation and slower growth.