With a little planning, you can use this holiday to your advantage.
The Fourth of July holiday can disrupt your financial routine — from bank closures to mail delays — but with some advance planning, it’s possible to minimize disruptions and stay on track. MarketWatch breaks down how Independence Day impacts banks, government services, and delivery providers — here’s what to know to keep your finances on track. MarketWatch reports…
Make the most of a bigger paycheck or guard your budget from rising prices; minimum wage jumps impact everyone.
Starting July 1, 2025, the minimum pay increases in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and 12 other localities. The changes lift wages for roughly 800,000 workers, according to a wage impacts chart created by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). If you’re one of the people receiving a higher paycheck due to the increase, don’t let lifestyle and budget creep ruin your raise.
Learn how to calculate what you’ll really need, and how to fill the gaps if you come up short.
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. That once-comforting $1 million benchmark doesn’t go as far as it used to. Rising costs and longer lifespans are prompting many to rethink what financial security in retirement really looks like.
Markets are cooling, but what that means depends on whether you’re buying, selling, or staying put.
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. After years of rapid appreciation, the housing market is finally cooling down. In April, home prices logged their smallest annual gain in nearly two years, according to data cited by CNBC, an early sign the red-hot market…
A rally sounds great — but your strategy may need a review.
If you’ve checked your retirement balance recently, you may have noticed a bump. That’s likely due to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting all-time highs, according to Reuters. But what do these milestones mean for your retirement plan? Here’s how to assess whether your investments are still working in your favor. The recent rally is fueled by trade optimism and expectations of a Federal Reserve…
One of America’s top brands is making bold moves to stay ahead, but it could cost loyal fans.
Nike initially described its June 1 price hike as a routine seasonal adjustment. However, the company has since confirmed that the next round of increases is directly tied to new tariffs, TheStreet reports. The move demonstrates Nike’s response to shifting trade pressures that may also impact other global brands. For longtime customers, Nike’s comeback now comes with a catch: higher prices.
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