A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to maintain a consistent price relative to another asset, usually the U.S. dollar. Said another way, a perfectly effective stablecoin pegged to the dollar will always be worth $1. This behavior differs dramatically from...
It’s not too late. More than half of Americans age 50 and older worry that they won’t have enough money in retirement, and nearly as many wish they’d started saving earlier. Unfortunately, you can’t turn back the clock — but...
The median net worth of the top 1% is about 67 times higher than that of the typical American. “The 1%” is a common phrase used to describe the wealthiest Americans. But what does that mean exactly? And what does...
A government shutdown brings many of the nation’s federal functions to a halt while lawmakers hash out an agreement to provide funding for services like passport processing, disaster aid, and small business loans. But if you’re among the 68 million...
These stats highlight how Americans are saving, investing, and working toward their financial goals. When it comes to savings and wealth, digging into national data is one way to put your own finances into perspective. Looking at how Americans are...
Wall Street has priced in a 25 basis point cut to interest rates— the first of this year — expected from Federal Reserve officials coming out of their FOMC meeting this week. The biggest question now is what the US...
Find out how you measure up to your peers. Saving for retirement is a massive financial goal. Not only do you need to save a sizable amount of money now, but the consequences of not doing so can be severe....
Men may have more in savings, but the gap isn’t necessarily about willpower. Who’s better at saving money: men or women? The answer isn’t just about who’s more disciplined with a budget. Research shows men tend to have more money...
Leaving a financial legacy to your kids can give them a significant leg up in life. Data from the Congressional Budget Office shows that 28% of families in the top third of the income distribution received an inheritance, compared to...
Is a mortgage rate in the 5% range the sweet spot for your home-buying budget? With mortgage rates remaining in the 6.5% to 7% range, most housing experts aren’t expecting rates to move much lower through the end of this...
Big changes are happening with Social Security, and you have questions. My recent columns drew thousands of comments, largely centered on three big themes: fear of delayed checks and crumbling customer service at the Social Security Administration, Roth conversions on...
Here’s how to read and interpret the dot plot. Want to know where interest rates are headed? During tumultuous economic times, it’s normal to search for answers about what’s to come for your finances. While there’s no way to predict...
Take these steps now to protect yourself from future financial hardship. 2025 has been off to a rocky start. Consumer confidence has plummeted thanks to persistent inflation, market volatility, and other challenges created by the new administration’s aggressive tariff policies....
Tax Day is upon us, and if you need more time to do your taxes, you’re not alone. Millions of taxpayers are granted extensions every year for all kinds of reasons, including that they just couldn’t get their paperwork together...
In 2021, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell below 3% — now it’s well over 6%. If you’re in the market for a mortgage loan, you may be wondering if you should wait until interest rates fall significantly before buying...
