How Much To Tip During Holidays, Plus Money Tools That Make It Easy
‘Tis the season of giving back — whether it’s in the form of gifts, donations or a thank-you…
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
NEW YORK (AP) — Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to…
I’m still working, but I’m over 59½ now and considering taking $20K from my 401(k) to get myself a new car. Thoughts?
Question: “I am thinking of using my 401(k) to help pay for part of a new car loan.…
I’m still working, but I’m over 59½ now and considering taking $20K from my 401(k) to get myself a new car. Thoughts?
Question: “I am thinking of using my 401(k) to help pay for part of a new car loan.…
As 401(k) Balances Rise, These Top IRAs Can Help You Build Even More
A strong market is boosting Americans’ nest eggs: Average 401(k), IRA and 403(b) account balances hit record highs…
Top analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite
The narrative surrounding the “resilient U.S. consumer,” which has been a major upside surprise in 2025, is now…
401(k) hardship withdrawals more than double as people raid their retirement savings for emergencies
Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow with Columbia University…
Even households making $100K are now pulling back on spending and rethinking their expenses. Here’s why
Tight budgets and stretched wallets are no longer just a problem for lower-income Americans. Inflation is putting pressure…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials
Holiday season is fast-approaching—and so is the biggest shopping season of the year. Black Friday is just 23…
73% of ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’ users spend over 6.38 billion baht in first three days
The Ministry of Finance reported that as of 11 p.m. on October 31, 2025, spending under the “Let’s…