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5 building blocks of financial literacy

Achieving financial freedom begins with knowledge and know-how, and learning to apply some key financial skills can be pivotal steps in learning to effectively manage money, stay on course, and navigate challenges along the way.

Trust in technology: AI-driven personalization in consumer finance

The combination of low awareness, high privacy concerns, and the clear demand for human-AI collaboration suggests that trust — not technology — is the necessary ingredient for AI adoption in consumer finance.

As apparel prices heat up, spending cools 22%

Americans’ monthly spending on clothing and footwear decreased 22% in Q1 2025, according to Empower Personal Dashboard data. 

Adding Value: Financial literacy month is here

It’s hard to understate the value of financial literacy as Americans recognize its importance this April. The CurrencyTM will focus on some trends readers need to know.

Golden age of living: 55-and-over communities ready to welcome Gen X

As Gen X approaches their next life stage, 55+ communities could be one way to both drive home equity and thrive socially.

Variable expenses vs fixed expenses: What’s the difference?

Understanding variable expenses and fixed expenses can help you create a successful budget. Learn the difference and how to manage your variable expenses.

Medical FSAs: Use it or lose it time is here

March is crunch time for many Americans to “use or lose” unspent funds from last year’s medical FSAs, as the grace period ends on some employer-sponsored plans.

Cracking the code on high-flying egg prices

Understanding the various factors behind rising price tags can help shoppers make smarter choices — and maybe even find a few ways to cut costs along the way.

Price check: Find out which states spend the most on groceries

While soaring egg prices and picked-over egg aisles seem to dominate the headlines, supermarket prices on the whole are on a steady climb, and consumers in some states are spending more than others. 

When is the best time to retire?

With some serious financial considerations at play, deciding when to retire is a big decision.

Tapping in: Home equity lending starts to flow again

The recent surge in property values has Americans taking a closer look at home equity loans and lines of credit to pay for renovations and living expenses.  

Will home sales spring forward after tough winter?

Recent home sales data isn’t likely to lift the moods of buyers or sellers navigating a very challenging market, but there are signs of new life as spring nears.

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