Think you’re ‘middle class’ in America? This income level says you’re probably wrong
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The term “middle class” is often discussed but rarely defined. It’s a term the majority of Americans would use to define themselves, yet most people don’t know whether their household truly fits into this category. Based on the Pew Research Center’s […]
One-third of Americans have nothing to fall back on in case of an emergency, and that’s dangerous — what you can do to protect yourself
Despite the vast majority (75%) of Americans saying emergency savings are essential to financial security, one-third (32%) have no emergency savings set aside, according to a June survey by Empower. (1) That’s a huge increase from last year, when the financial services company published an April survey showing 21% of Americans had no emergency savings. […]
Senior Citizens League predicts 2.7% COLA increase to Social Security payments for 2026 — here’s how much more that may mean for the average retiree
There’s some major news dropping in October, barring government shutdown delays (1), that affects nearly every retiree across America: the announcement of the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) is predicting a 2.7% boost (2), but that number isn’t locked in just yet. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you […]
Here are 3 surprising stats that may make you want to retire as early as possible — Are you waiting too long to enjoy your golden years?
For so many Canadians, retiring early is a dream. In a retirement report released by Fidelity Investments in 2025, only 26% of Canadians aged 45 and older plan to retire before age 65. But if you’re part of the remaining 74% who are still considering a traditional retirement age, say at 65-years-old or later, there […]
Super-rich Americans are giving up on the stock market and holding more cash and alternative assets. A few places they might put their wealth instead
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. High net worth individuals — typically those with $1 million or more in investable assets — held large portions of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Capital Group, 78% of global high-net-worth individuals around […]
Trump’s tariffs bring in record revenues, could reduce deficit by $4T — but will American households pay the price?
Although they have roiled markets, there’s no question that President Donald Trump’s trade policy actions have boosted the federal government’s customs revenues. The good news is this additional money coming in will help reduce the national deficit as well. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
More money, same exact problems — why high-earning ‘HENRYs’ don’t feel any richer despite six-figure salaries
They pull in six-figure salaries but don’t think they’re rich. HENRYs, or “High Earners, Not Rich Yet,” are a surprisingly large class of Americans who pull in big bucks but still feel financially strapped. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
Some US drivers say oil changes now cost $100+. Struggling with the sticker shock? Here’s how to cut costs and save money at the mechanic’s
It’s a routine part of car maintenance, but some drivers are shocked to see their oil change bills climbing toward $100, even without extra repairs. “It’s ridiculous," one driver told CBS News. And there’s data to back it up: Yelp reportedly collected over 30,000 quotes showing the average cost for an oil change is now […]
Grocery prices are causing ‘major’ stress for a majority of Americans — only 14% say they’re not worried at all. Is there any relief coming?
A volatile economy and new tariffs under President Trump are driving up the cost of everyday goods and services, but few price hikes hit home as hard as groceries. Nearly half of all Americans say food costs are causing “major” stress in their lives, according to a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public […]
Kevin O’Leary is furious at Trump ‘force-feeding’ him Intel — as the US aims to invest taxpayer money in another company
The federal government’s decision to use taxpayer money to buy a stake in Intel has rankled many, including sworn free-market capitalist Kevin O’Leary. If you ask him, Intel should suffer a very different fate. “It’s like a fish dying in the ocean. So Intel is a fish. It dies. It goes to the bottom. The […]