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184 results found for “Personal finance”.

Race to the finish: Gear up year-end finances and goals

Empower research found that people had a variety of plans for their money in 2024. Here's how to make progress on those goals amid the holiday shuffle.

Influenced: How persuasion powers purchasing decisions

The way people shop is evolving: 49% of consumers make regular purchases because of influencer posts. Have you been influenced?

Over half of Americans choose their benefits by price during open enrollment

Cost is the primary driver for choosing benefits during open enrollment, and 35% of Millennials (27% of people overall) enroll in the least expensive option regardless of what the plans offer, according to new research from Empower. 

Spooky spending set to reach $11.6B this year

47% of Americans are shopping for Halloween before October this year, after retailers lean into ‘Summerween’. 

Order up: Fast-casual favorites ring up at $40 a month

Fast-casual seems to have hit a sweet spot with consumers, combining quality ingredients with speedy service – at a price point somewhere between a fast-food meal and dining at a casual restaurant. 

Main character energy: The business of celebrity brands

What comes first, the fame or the fortune? Many celebrities have rolled their fame into thriving businesses. 

What is the average net worth by state?

Tracking your net worth is a common way to gauge your financial health. Here's a look at the average net worth by state.

Generation Money: Baby Boomers' snapshot

With half of the nation’s wealth in the hands of Baby Boomers, let's see how this generation measures up.

Generation Money: Gen X's snapshot

Gen X appears to be making the most of their money while juggling competing life priorities. Learn more about how their finances compare.

Generation Money: Gen Z's snapshot

Gen Z has faced many macro changes in a short amount of adulthood. Let's see how their money stacks up.

Generation Money: Millennials’ snapshot

Millennials have a solid hold in the U.S. population, and they’re making big strides in their wealth as well. Check out where Millennials' money stands.

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This or that: What the CPI can tell you about grocery shopping hacks

Boosting your spending power in the face of higher supermarket prices can be a simple swap: For each category where prices have surged, there are alternatives where prices have risen more slowly (or even dropped). 

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