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Thursday, June 19, 2025

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184 results found for “Personal finance”.

What's all the excitement about I Bonds?

I Bonds are an investment option for individuals who want to protect their savings from inflation and earn a predictable rate of return. See if this type of investment could be aligned with your financial goals.

Fed rate cut: What it means for your wallet

The Fed’s quarter-point interest rate cut in November, hot on the heels of September's larger half-point decrease, has many people wondering what it means for their finances.

The cost of convenience: How food delivery apps add up

The online food delivery industry is worth $242 billion, with food delivery apps making it easy as pie to get what you want to eat, when and from where you want it.

Retro tastes: Food companies reboot old favorites

Food brands bring popular items back to the menu, driving both nostalgia and business.

Friendly skies: Automatic cash refunds and travel changes take off

New airline rules and changes landed just in time for 2024's holiday travelers.

New catch-up contribution: Retirement limit boosted for 401(k) savers in their early 60s

Starting in 2025, workers ages 60-63 can contribute an extra $11,250 to their 401(k) each year through a new “super catch-up" contribution.

Will Thanksgiving be more expensive this year?

Will Turkey Day take a bigger bite out of your wallet this year? From the cost of a big bird to traditional sides, here’s what you need to know.

Going wild in retail: How animal obsession is fueling consumer interest

The animal kingdom is supporting businesses across the economy as retail sales continue to grow.

Money resolutions: 5 ways to jump start your financial fitness

This time of year, it can be useful to take stock of your financial situation — and get a jump start on plans to boost your financial fitness in the year ahead.

Are dupes the new quiet luxury?

As American shoppers have become more price-conscious – more than a quarter (27%) have hit a pricing limit, according to Empower research – some are turning to less-expensive duplicate versions of premium products, known as “dupes.”

Bird watching: Turkey prices dip this holiday season

How expensive is turkey this year? Production costs of the big bird have decreased 19% this year compared to 2023’s annual average.

Sparks fly: The FIRE movement trend is fueling early retirement

FIRE movement advocates embrace becoming financially independent and retiring early, leaving the workforce years or even decades before the average retirement age.

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