Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter due to stock market turbulence. Still, people kept socking away money for their retirement, according to new data from Fidelity Investments. The financial services company analyzed more than 50 million retirement accounts, finding that the average balances of 401(k), IRA and 403(b)…
Managing one’s finances can be challenging, especially when faced with conflicting — and often wrong — information fed to people, especially on social media. Buying into common misconceptions surrounding money can be harmful, putting someone on their back foot when it comes to financial health. Jonathan Kim, a personal finance expert…
How people tackle their finances can vary but, according to new research from PYMNTS, there are two ways that are most common. PYMNTS found just 40% of American consumers are “planners,” meaning their strategy for money had more foresight. That figure has gone down compared to the roughly half who tackled…
Retirement remains top of mind for many Americans, whether they are approaching their so-called “golden years” or have many years to go before leaving the workforce. How much money a person needs to have saved to retire without financial stress is an important consideration in the retirement preparation process, and…
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Americans’ contributions to their 401(k) savings accounts hit record highs in 2025, according to a new report from Vanguard. Among employees with active 401(k) accounts in both December 2024 and December 2025, median account balances increased by 27%, according to the report, titled How America Saves 2026. Of those same participants,…
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest level in more than a month, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from last week’s reading of 6.52%. The average rate…
A new report on the U.S. housing sector finds that activity remains subdued through the first part of the year as high costs suppress demand. The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released its annual “State of the Nation’s Housing” report on Wednesday, which found that existing home…
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) won’t lead to the replacement of humans in the workforce and will instead create labor shortages. Bezos spoke at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris on Wednesday and offered an optimistic outlook on the impact of AI on…
Government regulations now add roughly $132,000 to the cost of a typical newly built home, according to a new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), as industry leaders warn that mounting costs are worsening the nation’s housing affordability challenges. The NAHB study found that regulations imposed by…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it will hold interest rates steady due to concerns about elevated inflation amid the war in Iran, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure leading the central bank begins in earnest. Fed policymakers voted 12-0 to leave the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at its…
Oil prices fluctuated on Wednesday as investors cautiously await a forthcoming deal to end the war between the United States and Iran. The terms of the preliminary agreement have not been released by either country, but traders will be eyeing whether the negotiations will ultimately lead to the Strait of…
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