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Survey: Younger Americans are much more comfortable talking money on a first date
Younger Americans are less shy about talking credit scores, debt and other financial topics with a new love interest.
5 min read Apr 11, 2019 -
Fed officials say rates could shift in ‘either direction’ depending on economic growth
Federal Reserve officials are giving themselves room to be flexible with monetary policy.
3 min read Apr 10, 2019 -
Why parents should start teaching their kids about money at an early age
Learning to become financially savvy is beginning to take a much different shape than in the past.
7 min read Apr 07, 2019 -
Being invited to a budget-busting wedding costs Americans in more ways than one
It’s often overlooked just how hard weddings hit the budgets of invited guests.
7 min read Apr 01, 2019 -
Here’s what top economists say will be the biggest risks to economic growth this year
Economists weigh in on whether risks to the economic outlook are more heavily tilted toward the downside, the upside or balanced.
3 min read Mar 14, 2019 -
Charitable giving: How to maximize your donations
Tax law changes have raised the dollar threshold for claiming itemized deductions. Here’s how to make sure your generosity still counts.
4 min read Mar 13, 2019 -
Economists survey: Expect the Fed to hike again in 2019, but mortgage rates won’t take off
Two-thirds of economists surveyed say the U.S. central bank will increase borrowing costs again in 2019.
6 min read Mar 06, 2019 -
Fed Chair Powell grilled on stagnant wage growth in tight job market
Powell faced criticism from Democratic congressmen for his positive evaluation of the job market despite a period of slow pay gains.
2 min read Feb 27, 2019 -
Three-fourths of business economists are predicting a recession by 2021
Experts are betting that a recession will occur by the end of 2021, a new survey suggests.
3 min read Feb 25, 2019 -
Why a wallet full of credit cards is so not an emergency fund
Plan for emergencies instead of taking on dangerous high-interest debt.
4 min read Feb 12, 2019
