A weekly look at the news stories impacting your economy.

Both Japan and the United Kingdom reported consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, meeting the qualification for a recession.

The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady yet again. Here’s what it may mean for potential rate cuts in 2024.

Gen Z’s finances are intertwined with social media, which comes with both benefits and risks.

We explore two different studies in an attempt to answer the age-old question: “Can money buy happiness?”

Almost half of Gen Z thinks money is more important than a “romantic connection” in a relationship.

As we head into 2024, money experts recommend setting aside a financial health day to get your budget in order.

For Gen Z, spending on experiences > retirement saving. Here are three tips that can help you find balance in your finances.

Gen X is significantly lagging when it comes to saving for retirement, averaging just $40,000 saved. But there’s a silver lining.

Would you pay $2,499 per month for a premium dating app? Finding love in today’s world is becoming exorbitantly expensive. This is apparent in the rising cost of paid dating apps.

Can “house hacking” help you secure your dream home? This new trend helps make buying a home more affordable by reducing the monthly mortgage payment.

Gen Z’s dream job is the one that they run themselves. The youngest generation has a growing infatuation with entrepreneurship — and is giving it its own twist.

Today’s housing market has remained expensive for months and is driving would-be buyers to spend their money in other ways.

The rise of remote work has led to a decrease in commuting, impacting the availability of public transportation.

“Emergency funds” are a staple of good financial health. But here’s why it might be worth reconsidering how you approach your savings.

Americans are set to spend $12.2 billion on costumes and candy this year. A phenomenon known as “revenge spending” is likely fueling this surge.

Gen Z are ahead on investing and saving for retirement — with women leading the charge.

The high cost of living has made even the simplest dates more expensive. Here’s how Generation Z is responding.

Job hopping comes with plenty of benefits — but easy retirement planning isn’t one of them. Here’s what you need to know about planning for retirement if you routinely change employers.

Prenups — previously reserved for the uber-wealthy — are becoming more commonplace among younger couples.

As remote work gets more popular, many of America’s most iconic cities may be forced to adapt to better suit the changing workforce.

Ditch your child’s allowance and do this instead. A Roth IRA is has many benefits — particularly for younger investors.

84% of employees are staying in the office for less than six hours at a time. Surely, this has led to a productivity plummet… right?

Gen Z is actively trading the stock market at a much higher rate than previously expected and more aggressively than previous generations.

The average Gen Z investor puts quality of life above all else & is passionate about their beliefs, even if it means lower returns.

With prices & options surging, the answer to “What do you want for dinner?” has never been harder. But it might be about to get a bit easier

Consumer prices in China — the world’s second-largest economy — have slipped into a deflationary period for the first time in two years.

Financial experts recommend setting a spending limit with your significant other. Doing so could help avoid finance-related marital strife.

Following successful IPOs from Cava and Oddity Tech, the US IPO market might finally be heating back up.

When they restart in October, student loans will feel like a 5% pay cut for most borrowers. Here’s how to prepare.

Food inflation may be easing from its 13.5% peak a year ago — but one category of food remained up 12% in May.

With the Supreme Court voting against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, it’s time for borrowers to revisit their budgets.

The rise of remote work comes with a complicated list of pros & cons. We’ve broken down the state of the US workplace.

After a year of volatile prices, even America’s top earners are gravitating toward discount chains like Grocery Outlet & Dollar General.

What if you could be wealthy without having much money? A new survey shows this aspect of life is more important to being wealthy than cash.

Companies are leveraging two psychological biases to influence your tipping behavior. Here's what they are and how you can resist them.

Negotiating certain expenses can save you thousands of dollars. Use these 5 negotiating tips to score a cheaper price.

Is remote work the reason 61% of Americans feel lonely? Remote coworking could be a simple way to stave off the remote work blues.

A new trend on TikTok called #paydayroutine has inspired users to start sharing details about how much they make and spend.

Thanks to a number of factors, the US personal savings rate is at a dramatic low, and 10% of Americans have no savings whatsoever.

TikTok’s latest workplace trends suggest you prioritize self-care over productivity to start the workweek — but at what cost?

This new federal rule will implement a fee for high-credit borrowers applying for a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know.

With the price of gas poised to hit $4 in the coming weeks, here are a few tips that could help you save at the pump.

In a win for consumers, inflation slowed for the 9th consecutive month, led by easing eggflation. But it's still double what it should be.

The world is more expensive now than the last time you were required to make a payment. Here’s how to prepare your budget.

The US housing market is divided right down the middle, with East Coast markets experiencing price growth, while western markets suffer.

A whopping 23% of Americans might be leaving money on the table by not redeeming their credit card points.

Consumers, particularly those in their 30s, are racking up debt at the fastest rate since the Great Recession. But it’s not all bad news…

New legislation has been introduced that could ban the video-posting app. Here’s what’s going on.

Revenge travel is booming as people continue to spend money on traveling, despite the rising cost of living.