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184 results found for “Personal finance”.

Join the club: The economics of membership retail

As retailers offer paid membership options, more Americans are finding value in the perks.

Americans' most-asked money questions

From "how to write a check" to "how to invest in stocks", here are Americans' top questions about money — how to make it, save it, and manage it — answered. 

What Americans spent and saved in 2024

Empower Personal DashboardTM data reveals financial trends this year. How do your money habits compare?

The cost of a cup of Joe is up 14%

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.

No longer elective: Personal finance education is becoming a must in high schools

More states are requiring high school students to take personal finance course, with an emphasis on the real-world money skills they'll need after graduation.

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Ask AI: Are we in the era of dynamic pricing?

The pioneers of dynamic pricing were online ride-sharing services, airlines, event ticketing services and hotels. Now, retailers from Walmart to fast food brands like Wendy's are moving into a new era of flex pricing: and consumers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to stay ahead.

It pays to listen: Podcasts show sounds of success

Americans have been tuning in more to podcasts, and it's paying off for creators, companies, and consumers alike.

Pay later options are plentiful this holiday season. Shoppers know it

Shoppers are using pay later products in many different forms this holiday season as they look to leverage their spending power and better manage cash flow.

Ringing in the holidays? You might spend up to 30% more this year

From decking the halls to hosting a dinner party, the cost of making the season magical can add up quickly. Here’s how the cost of holiday essentials has changed across the past five years.

Keeping up with the conversation: Let’s talk about the latest buzz-worthy money trends

Dreamscrolling? Dupes? Trying to keep up with personal finance buzzwords can feel like learning a new language. This snapshot can help you stay on top of some of the latest.

Gold bars, trips, and tires fly off the shelves as warehouses go big

Today, wholesale retailers like Costco, BJ’s, and Sams Club are taking one-stop shopping to a new level by offering everything from diamonds to hearing aids.

‘Solid’ consumer spending walks a fine line toward 2025

Consumer spending is ticking up as Americans become more willing to spend up for that travel adventure or AI-enabled phone. But everyone isn't ready to join in.

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