The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals. Source link Venessa Wong
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections Read More »
10 practical tips, tricks and hacks for fortifying your finances against a trade war. Source link Venessa Wong
“We’re not seeing anything that is credibly is going to address the high prices of food, housing, and health care that he pledged to do something about,” one economist said. Source link Venessa Wong
Consumers elected Trump to fix prices — his policies could do the opposite Read More »
No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade. Source link Venessa Wong
Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on a group that is already financially spread thin. Source
As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025 Read More »
As economic inequality rises, young Americans are left with a choice between settling for less and setting their sights higher. Source link Venessa Wong
Generation Z thinks it needs $500,000 a year to succeed. No surprise there. Read More »
Concerns about the economy won’t keep Americans from getting into the holiday spirit — and the highest earners are ready to shell out plenty of extra money while shopping this weekend. Source link Venessa Wong
Want to comfortably splurge on Black Friday? You’ll need to make this much money. Read More »
Bad weather will challenge many travelers this Thanksgiving. Here’s what you need to know about getting a refund when your flight is delayed or changed. Source link Venessa Wong
Thanksgiving flight delayed? Remember: You’re probably entitled to an automatic refund. Read More »
Trump directly spoke to many Americans’ economic grievances — but it wasn’t just that. After 2020, some voters on the left associated the Democratic Party with a new agenda that no longer represented them. Source link Venessa Wong
How Trump won middle-class voters — and what his return means for their finances Read More »
Despite the focus on high inflation and interest rates, “a lack of resources, rather than unusually high costs, is the driving factor behind economic insecurity,” Urban Institute researchers said. Source link Venessa Wong
Have kids? You’ll need to make an extra $36,000 to reach true financial security. Read More »
