‘March Madness’ money: What to do with your winnings If you're one of the lucky ones who won your March Madness bracket challenge, here are some ideas for what to do with your winnings.
5 key strategies to reach your money goals Making progress against your money goals can be challenging. These steps are designed to help you gain and maintain momentum toward incremental wins.
Eggs, electricity and eating out: How elevated prices compare to Empower spend data The impact of inflation can't be ignored. Check out the latest in consumer price data.
Individual bonds vs individual ETFs: Which is better? Wondering whether to invest in individual bonds or bond ETFs? Bond ETFs can provide better diversification — often for a lower cost.
Sandwich generation stressors and how to manage them One quarter of Americans now make up the so-called “sandwich generation," and their feeling the financial pinch.
All in a day's spending: Americans' habits are changing With a shift toward online retail, the growth of social media and the rise of inflation, here's how shopping and spending habits are evolving.
8 passive income ideas to help grow your wealth Passive income is money that you earn with minimal daily involvement or effort. Consider these ideas to help you start generating more income.
Making it: How Americans feel about financial independence Empower's study reveals that more than 2 in 5 define “making it” as reaching financial independence (44%).
Top 5 money milestones that provide the best return on happiness Research shows that these specific money milestones yield a significant amount of financial happiness throughout your savings journey.
What is the average credit score? See how you compare Your credit score is one of the single most important numbers related to your personal finances. See how your overall credit health compares to others here.
3 risks of too much cash Did you know holding too much cash beyond emergency funds or short-term needs may be dangerous? At the highest level, it could lead to significantly less wealth over time.
What is a money order and how does it work? When you make payments to another person, you have several options. Learn more about money orders, how to use them, and when they may be a useful form of payment.