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Americans are spending more time thinking about money now than they were last year — and it’s not all positive.
72% of people say they’d be happier if they saved or invested more money. Far fewer said spending more would bring happiness.
While financial happiness is typically framed as a choice between spending on material goods or spending on experiences, many Americans are expressing a different desire for their money: saving more.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Americans are spending more time thinking about money now than they were last year — and it’s not all positive.
The more customers engage with a company, the more personal data they’re giving up. Companies use consumers’ personal information and in-app behavior to determine how they shop and how much they’re willing to spend — and can hike prices as a result.
These 6 store rewards programs have the best perks and are easy to use
Loyalty programs aren’t what they used to be —but retail experts say these six put the customer first instead of simply harvesting personal data.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The more customers engage with a company, the more personal data they’re giving up. Companies use consumers’ personal information and in-app behavior to determine how they shop and how much they’re willing to spend — and can hike prices as a result.
American consumers were in a foul mood as 2025 drew to a close, and they are skeptical the new year will much better, but the news isn’t all bad. They are still spending plenty of money to keep the economic ball rolling.
Consumers say they are in a sour mood, but their spending habits say something else
Consumer sentiment sits near a record low at the end of 2025, but the news isn’t all bad.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
American consumers were in a foul mood as 2025 drew to a close, and they are skeptical the new year will much better, but the news isn’t all bad. They are still spending plenty of money to keep the economic ball rolling.
Are you gearing up for a big charitable contribution before the end of the year?
With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits. However, there might be better ways to plan out your generosity.
With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits. However, there might be better ways to plan out your generosity.
There are much better ways to help your favorite charities than cramming in last-minute donations by Dec. 31. Here’s how.
Spreading out your donations through the year can be a financial win-win.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Are you gearing up for a big charitable contribution before the end of the year?
With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits. However, there might be better ways to plan out your generosity.
With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits. However, there might be better ways to plan out your generosity.
Tariffs, an AI boom, geopolitical divisions and a new administration ushered in a unique, unsettling year for consumers.
2025 was one hell of a year. Consumers should expect more ‘silent pain’ in 2026
Tariffs, an AI boom, geopolitical divisions and a new administration ushered in a unique, unsettling year for consumers.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Tariffs, an AI boom, geopolitical divisions and a new administration ushered in a unique, unsettling year for consumers.
The Trump administration wants to scale back a 50-year-old rule designed to stop financial institutions from discriminating against certain borrowers, especially women and racial minority groups.
‘Stunning and blunt’ Trump proposal could make it easier for lenders to deny women and minorities credit, loans and mortgages
Before the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, banks could require women to have a man co-sign a loan
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December 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Trump administration wants to scale back a 50-year-old rule designed to stop financial institutions from discriminating against certain borrowers, especially women and racial minority groups.
To combat that potentially dangerous “drift,” there’s a simple step that anyone can take: Set up notifications through your bank or credit-card app that tell you every time your balance reaches a certain amount.
Try this 30-second trick to keep your holiday spending from wrecking your credit score
The simple step of setting up spending notifications in your credit-card app can help you avoid using up too much of your credit limit, saving your credit score and preventing you from falling into a debt spiral.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
To combat that potentially dangerous “drift,” there’s a simple step that anyone can take: Set up notifications through your bank or credit-card app that tell you every time your balance reaches a certain amount.
With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare marketplace plans set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.
FIRE fans had mapped the road to early retirement. Then health-insurance costs exploded.
With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare marketplace plans set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
With pandemic-era subsidies for Obamacare marketplace plans set to end in 2026, people in the FIRE community are adjusting their plans to account for bigger health-insurance premiums.
December typically has twice the number of wedding engagements as any other month, and Signet Jewelers says lab-grown diamonds are making up 40% of bridal sales this year.
Getting engaged? There’s a rising chance your ring will have a lab-grown diamond.
Signet Jewelers said lab-grown diamonds made up 40% of its bridal business, up from a mid-30s percentage six months ago.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
December typically has twice the number of wedding engagements as any other month, and Signet Jewelers says lab-grown diamonds are making up 40% of bridal sales this year.
The housing market has been slow this year, presenting challenges to both home buyers and sellers. Will they see some relief in 2026?
Will home prices and mortgage rates go down next year? Your 2026 real estate forecast.
After a slow housing market in 2025, here’s what home buyers and home sellers can expect in 2026.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The housing market has been slow this year, presenting challenges to both home buyers and sellers. Will they see some relief in 2026?
Tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced a pledge Tuesday to put $6.25 billion dollars into the tax-advantaged accounts for children — known as “Trump accounts” — that were established as part of the massive tax bill that passed this summer.
Who qualifies for the ‘Trump accounts’ for kids? Michael and Susan Dell just donated $6.25 billion as seed money.
“We’ve seen what happens when a child gets even a small financial head start. Their world expands,” Michael Dell said Tuesday.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tech billionaire Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced a pledge Tuesday to put $6.25 billion dollars into the tax-advantaged accounts for children — known as “Trump accounts” — that were established as part of the massive tax bill that passed this summer.
OPINION: The Federal Reserve ended quantitative tightening on Dec. 1. Not because everything is fine, but because the money pipes are clogged and someone finally smelled gas.
Everyone’s waiting for a rate cut — but the Fed has already made its big money move
If another 2019-style liquidity crunch hits the economy, your money-market fund will be the first domino.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
OPINION: The Federal Reserve ended quantitative tightening on Dec. 1. Not because everything is fine, but because the money pipes are clogged and someone finally smelled gas.
Here are 3 steps to stop living with parenting regret and start making it up to your kids.
How to make amends with your adult children — before it’s too late
These three steps can repair your past mistakes.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Here are 3 steps to stop living with parenting regret and start making it up to your kids.
Michael Burry has been opening up to the world after he stopped running money for Scion Asset Management, with a more active social-media presence and a new Substack, and he just had an interview with the person who made him famous in the first place: Michael Lewis, author of “The Big Short.”
Michael Burry on why he stopped managing his hedge fund: ‘I think the stock market could be in for a number of bad years.’
In the “Against the Rules” podcast that was released, Michael Burry explained why he deregistered his hedge fund last month.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Michael Burry has been opening up to the world after he stopped running money for Scion Asset Management, with a more active social-media presence and a new Substack, and he just had an interview with the person who made him famous in the first place: Michael Lewis, author of “The Big Short.”
New research shows one specific group of Congress members are savvy stock pickers.
Follow the leader. New research finds these members of Congress are the best stock pickers.
Follow the leader. New research shows one specific group of Congress members are savvy stock pickers.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New research shows one specific group of Congress members are savvy stock pickers.
The top executive at bitcoin’s biggest corporate owner has laid out the parameters that would force his company to sell some of its $56 billion worth of the cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin’s biggest corporate owner admits it may have to sell if things get worse
Strategy says it’s creating a U.S. dollar reserve to pay dividends and cope with volatility.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The top executive at bitcoin’s biggest corporate owner has laid out the parameters that would force his company to sell some of its $56 billion worth of the cryptocurrency.
A reader asked: "She’s young enough to be his granddaughter. My dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. What can I do?"
I suspect my dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. How do I protect him?
‘She’s young enough to be his granddaughter’
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December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A reader asked: "She’s young enough to be his granddaughter. My dad, 85, is being seduced by his caregiver. What can I do?"
Black Friday is almost here and the scammers are out of the traps.
Rule No. 1: Don’t click on the link. That’s just good practice.
Rule No. 1: Don’t click on the link. That’s just good practice.
Beware of this Black Friday scam
“I received an email from eBay, or at least it looked like it was from an official eBay address.”
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November 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Black Friday is almost here and the scammers are out of the traps.
Rule No. 1: Don’t click on the link. That’s just good practice.
Rule No. 1: Don’t click on the link. That’s just good practice.
Sustaining healthy friendships throughout your life can reap long-term dividends for both your health and your finances.
Feeding your friendships can be as fruitful as investing in your 401(k)
“Friendsgiving,” a relatively new celebration compared with its traditional counterpart, has become a regular part of the American holiday fabric.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Sustaining healthy friendships throughout your life can reap long-term dividends for both your health and your finances.
Rising costs have consumers across the board looking for deals this Black Friday.
Why scoring the best Black Friday deals feels more important than it has in years — for both shoppers and the economy
After several years of rising prices and economic uncertainty, consumers are more focused on scoring the best deals.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Rising costs have consumers across the board looking for deals this Black Friday.
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
Black Friday doesn’t guarantee lower prices, as tariffs have led some stores to raise them
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
If you’re waiting for Black Friday deals before buying, depending on what’s on your shopping list, you may be out of luck this year.
Deals aren’t as enticing as they once were. Black Friday discounts are expected to average around 25% this year.
Scoring great Black Friday deals is getting harder. These 6 tips can help you shop smarter this weekend.
Deals aren’t as enticing this Black Friday compared with years past — but it’s still possible to find bargains if you know where to look.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Deals aren’t as enticing as they once were. Black Friday discounts are expected to average around 25% this year.
As many Americans prepare to rack up credit-card bills — and, often, debt — over the next few weeks, financial experts say people can try a different approach to the holidays this year by investing in their own finances before going on a shopping binge.
Stop and do this before you buy anything on Black Friday
“Be sure to ‘pay yourself first’ before you spend a dollar on deals,” says financial planner.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As many Americans prepare to rack up credit-card bills — and, often, debt — over the next few weeks, financial experts say people can try a different approach to the holidays this year by investing in their own finances before going on a shopping binge.
Happy Turkey Day! Thanksgiving week comes with plenty of holiday-adjusted business hours — so here’s what you need to know.
Is the stock market open on Black Friday? Are any stores open on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving week comes with plenty of holiday-adjusted business hours — so here’s what you need to know.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Happy Turkey Day! Thanksgiving week comes with plenty of holiday-adjusted business hours — so here’s what you need to know.
The overall cost of travel has risen roughly 20% since 2019, including airfare and other costs.
A Thanksgiving dilemma — stay with family or pay $150 for a hotel room?
When Elaine Glusac found herself sharing one bathroom with more than half a dozen people, she knew the days of staying with family for the holidays were over.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The overall cost of travel has risen roughly 20% since 2019, including airfare and other costs.