Personal saving
It’s ‘Dry January.’ Here’s how much you can save by not drinking for a month
Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty Images The start of a new year is the most popular time to make a resolution or two. For many, those include giving up alcohol for the first 31 days. This year, 22% of adults are participating in Dry January, five percentage points higher than in previous years, according to a […]
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Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it
Kennie Bukky, co-founder of The Pivot Place Courtesy of Kennie Bukky One millennial managed to save enough money to buy her own property by the age of 25, despite the gloomy economic landscape facing young people. Kennie Bukky, a U.K. based professional who’s under 30, is a compliance officer who has worked at firms including […]
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This millennial made $130,000 in 2024 — and shares two strategies that helped her do it
Kennie Bukky, co-founder at The Pivot Place. Courtesy: Kennie Bukky Kennie Bukky, a millennial professional, made a six-figure salary in 2024 and attributed her high earnings to two key strategies: building an audience on social media and learning high-paying skills. Despite being under 30 years old, Bukky balances multiple jobs and earned just over £100,000 […]
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If interest rates remain ‘higher for longer,’ the winners are those with cash accounts
Key Points The Federal Reserve in December projected fewer interest rate cuts for 2025. Yields on high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, certificates of deposit and other cash-like accounts should benefit from this “higher for longer” rate environment. Source
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Your money habits trace back to childhood, financial psychotherapist says. Here’s how to fix them
Child saving money in a glass jar at home Pinstock | E+ | Getty Images Your relationship with money might seem random, but one expert says it offers clues about your childhood — and understanding this could help overcome toxic spending habits. Vicky Reynal, a financial psychotherapist and author of “Money on Your Mind,” told […]
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4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025
Wealth management, banking and finance concept. Smart banking with technology. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The end of the year is a time of reflection for many, and while some will look back on their experiences and achievements, money experts say it’s just as important to take stock of your finances. Staying on top […]
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You don’t need to be a ‘Silicon Valley entrepreneur’ to be rich, financial advisor says. Here’s how to retire a millionaire
Key Points Almost anyone can save $1 million for retirement, according to financial advisors. There have been thousands of new 401(k) plan and individual retirement account millionaires this year, according to Fidelity Investments. Starting early is key, advisors say. This lets investors harness the power of compound interest. Source
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‘Dynamic pricing’ was a top contender for word of the year. Here’s why it got consumers so worked up in 2024
9parusnikov | Istock | Getty Images Oxford University Press may have crowned “brain rot” the word of the year, but “dynamic pricing” was also a top contender. Originally coined by economists in the late 1920s, dynamic pricing refers to “the practice of varying the price for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions. […]
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Shoppers hunt for deals, but Dollar General and Dollar Tree aren’t reaping the benefits
As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations. But that penny-pinching mentality hasn’t been enough to lift sales for Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Shares of the deep discounters have plunged so far in 2024. The retailers have each cut their full-year forecasts because of weaker-than-expected sales. And both have […]
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59% of Americans consider this the No. 1 sign of success — it’s not wealth
Pt Stock | Moment | Getty Images When Americans measure success, they’re not often thinking about their net worth or account balances. About 59% of polled Americans say that happiness — specifically, the ability to spend money on things that make them happy — is the most important benchmark of success, according to a new […]
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