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As summer winds down, American travelers may still have trips on the books, and about a third (32%) plan to spend less on travel this year than they did in 2024. Here are their top money-saving strategies:
Graphic showing how Americans save on travel costs
As summer winds down, American travelers may still have trips on the books, and about a third (32%) plan to spend less on travel this year than they did in 2024. Here are their top money-saving strategies:
Graphic showing how Americans save on travel costs
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Why buyers are slowly gaining an edge in a challenging housing market
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Buyers are finding slightly more leverage in today's housing market thanks to rising inventories, easing prices in some areas, and a dip in mortgage rates.
Wealth Watch: Roth IRAs account for nearly a third of Gen Z and Millennial retirement savings
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Empower analysis finds that younger generations are investing post-paycheck for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
The Pumpkin Premium
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Pumpkin season is here and some are asking for a price check: 44% of Americans say tariffs and inflation are making pumpkin flavored items cost more, and the "pumpkin spice tax" is real (39%), according to new Empower research. Still, more than half (54%) say they look forward to purchasing these specialties every fall.