While stockpiling purchases can be a good cost-saving strategy, it can also backfire if you don't shop carefully.

The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation at 3%. We break down what that number actually means for your holiday budget, ...

“Inflation” is a word any money-conscious adult hears or reads almost daily, but that doesn’t mean everyone totally understands how it can impact their finances. Truly comprehending the complexities ...

Inflation is on the rise again. That was the major economic takeaway on Friday morning after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its delayed reading on inflation for September. Released later than ...

Overall sentiment in the U.S. continues to deteriorate, with major gauges of consumer confidence falling in August. Topping ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. With inflation at almost 3%, earning a high yield on your savings is key to keeping ...

When crafting a long-term plan, it's easy to focus on the numbers that feel solid — how much you earn, how much you save and how much you think you'll spend in retirement. But the silent force of ...

The 2% inflation target was set arbitrarily decades ago and may no longer fit today's economic realities. Persistently aiming for 2% inflation is increasingly difficult due to higher liquidity, larger ...

Amid a complex economy, focusing on fundamentals helps to frame my thinking as I formulate monetary policy. First, how is the Federal Open Market Committee faring relative to the goals Congress ...

Chancellor has been pushing cabinet ministers to find ways to reduce financial pressure on households ahead of Budget ...

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee on Wednesday decided to cut the central bank’s key overnight lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point, its first cut in nine months. Given the Fed’s ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and ...