America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.

How to get a hardship loan

How to get a hardship loan

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.