More than 2 in 5 Americans (42%) don’t think a wedding is worth the splurge, according to Empower research. Here's how people are approaching weddings in 2024.

Empower research finds 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.

As digital wallets and contactless payments become more popular, Empower research finds 52% of Americans say "cash is king," and nearly a third carry it every day (27%).

Empower research explores how pricing pressures are squeezing household budgets and savings. 

It's a race against the clock: Empower research unveils how Americans value their time in pursuit of financial goals and retirement – and what it's worth to achieve the good life.

Are Americans prepared for a financial emergency? Many, it turns out, are not. An Empower study reveals 21% of Americans have no emergency savings and 37% couldn’t afford an emergency expense over $400.

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%). 

Nearly half of younger adults consider leaving an inheritance as a marker of financial success. Here’s why more people should be thinking about it.

Learn how pets influence Americans’ financial choices, how much they spend on animal care, and what they’d sacrifice for their furry friends, according to Empower research. 

Americans spend 2.5 hours a day "Dreamscrolling" – looking at dream purchases they’d like to one day own - and it's motivating them to reach financial goals, according to Empower research.

It's a race against the clock: Empower research unveils how Americans value their time in pursuit of financial goals and retirement – and what it’s worth to achieve the good life.

Empower research reveals the top drivers of job satisfaction, money goals, and the "workplace wishlist" of benefits people value most.