The Currency - Play play Power players and the business of sports The sports industry generates $159 billion in annual revenue and counting, and there are big financial wins for athletes at the top of the game. play The upgrade economy: Spending surges as crowds level up entertainment Companies are offering new layers of comfort for splurge experiences. Check out the upgrades up for grabs for those who choose to level up. life Pumpkin $pice and everything nice While summer doesn’t officially end until late September, the autumn-themed drinks, food items, and products are here earlier than ever – and consumers are happy to pay up. life Understanding IPOs: What is an IPO and its benefits? The U.S. IPO market is on the rise in the first half of 2024, with the number of deals up 30% compared to the same period last year, and proceeds hitting $18.6 billion. play Are weddings priceless? As costs rise, half of people hope to skip the invite More than 2 in 5 Americans (42%) don’t think a wedding is worth the splurge, according to new Empower research. Here's how people are approaching weddings in 2024. play Buckle up: Nearly 60% of Americans keeping cars longer to save money Empower research found that nearly a third of drivers say their car payment is one of their biggest expenses, and a look at the car scene can give a view into why. life Move a mile, make a million Tax optimization strategies are an important consideration in overall wealth and lifestyle planning. You don’t have to move thousands of miles to benefit from “tax cliffs” – or variations in tax rules when you cross a border. money One thing: Bookstore bestsellers One thing moving markets is the price of your next summer read, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). See how bookstores are faring in today's attention economy. life The cost of a cup of Joe is up 19% If that first sip of coffee is what gets you out of bed in the morning, you’ve probably noticed that the cost of your caffeine fix is higher than it used to be. play One thing: Space tourism has lift off One thing that moved markets is the arrival of space tourism. For American consumers, booking a ticket to space can become a reality as early as next year. play Dressing up: Monthly spend on apparel has increased 72% Americans monthly spending on clothing and footwear has increased 72% since before the pandemic, according to Empower Personal Dashboard data. life Most Americans will pay a high price for peace of mind New Empower research shows more than half of Americans are willing to pay a high price for financial peace of mind (56%): in fact, 1 in 5 say they’d be willing to take on debt for items or services that help them achieve it (19%). Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page Next › Last page Last »
play Power players and the business of sports The sports industry generates $159 billion in annual revenue and counting, and there are big financial wins for athletes at the top of the game.
play The upgrade economy: Spending surges as crowds level up entertainment Companies are offering new layers of comfort for splurge experiences. Check out the upgrades up for grabs for those who choose to level up.
life Pumpkin $pice and everything nice While summer doesn’t officially end until late September, the autumn-themed drinks, food items, and products are here earlier than ever – and consumers are happy to pay up.
life Understanding IPOs: What is an IPO and its benefits? The U.S. IPO market is on the rise in the first half of 2024, with the number of deals up 30% compared to the same period last year, and proceeds hitting $18.6 billion.
play Are weddings priceless? As costs rise, half of people hope to skip the invite More than 2 in 5 Americans (42%) don’t think a wedding is worth the splurge, according to new Empower research. Here's how people are approaching weddings in 2024.
play Buckle up: Nearly 60% of Americans keeping cars longer to save money Empower research found that nearly a third of drivers say their car payment is one of their biggest expenses, and a look at the car scene can give a view into why.
life Move a mile, make a million Tax optimization strategies are an important consideration in overall wealth and lifestyle planning. You don’t have to move thousands of miles to benefit from “tax cliffs” – or variations in tax rules when you cross a border.
money One thing: Bookstore bestsellers One thing moving markets is the price of your next summer read, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). See how bookstores are faring in today's attention economy.
life The cost of a cup of Joe is up 19% If that first sip of coffee is what gets you out of bed in the morning, you’ve probably noticed that the cost of your caffeine fix is higher than it used to be.
play One thing: Space tourism has lift off One thing that moved markets is the arrival of space tourism. For American consumers, booking a ticket to space can become a reality as early as next year.
play Dressing up: Monthly spend on apparel has increased 72% Americans monthly spending on clothing and footwear has increased 72% since before the pandemic, according to Empower Personal Dashboard data.
life Most Americans will pay a high price for peace of mind New Empower research shows more than half of Americans are willing to pay a high price for financial peace of mind (56%): in fact, 1 in 5 say they’d be willing to take on debt for items or services that help them achieve it (19%).
