Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

The latest figures from the Internal Revenue Service show tax refunds are up over last year. And that number will likely continue to rise. Earlier this year, the White House said the “One Big ...

A new study finds that the median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, with most falling well short of recommended retirement ...

The average American worker has less than $1,000 saved for retirement, underscoring the financial strain millions could face in old age, according to a new report from the National Institute on ...

The median 401(k) balance across all ages is under $100,000. Everyone's goals are unique, so try not to compare your balance too much to that of the typical worker. There are several factors to ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.9 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $2,017 a month from Social Security as of ...

The price of new cars and trucks in the U.S. has increased 33% since 2020, and consumers are piling on interest as they stretch out loan terms to eight, nine and nearly 10 years. David Kelleher, who ...

For many people in the U.S., this winter is getting colder — and staying warm is getting more expensive. Nationwide, the December average temperature is expected to be 8% colder than the average ...

The pandemic-era rollercoaster ride of car prices has largely stabilized here in 2025, but the result, at least for the time being, is monthly payments that would have seemed quite high less than a ...

Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and other banking topics. She is currently a full-time staff writer at Investopedia and one of the country's top experts on ...

Whether you're performing daily tasks — such as doing laundry — or lifting weights in the gym, a strong grip is key to your success. But have you ever wondered how strong your grip is? Well, a grip ...