Essential costs are increasing way faster than median household income and way faster than inflation overall,' says researcher.

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America's consumer economy is pulling in opposite directions, a gulf increasingly apparent in C-suite commentary, with premium brands profiting from well-off customers while value-focused firms battle ...

Virginia is continuing to debate the state’s tax structure as lawmakers consider bills that would expand the sales tax base ...

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Consumer services are undervalued by about 15% and have the best quality score in the sector, while auto and components are notably overvalued. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF ...

Dave Ramsey recommends claiming Social Security at 62 but research shows over 90% of Americans should wait until 70. Claiming at a suboptimal age costs retirees $182,370 in median lifetime ...

Filing taxes can be daunting, even overwhelming. Whether you file with help from a professional or on your own, calculating precisely what you owe to the Internal Revenue Service, or what the IRS owes ...

Nine U.S. states are lowering income taxes on Jan. 1, according to a recent Tax Foundation analysis — a move that could give some taxpayers additional financial breathing room as they head into the ...

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income ...

The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday ...

Indonesia’s middle class is frequently cited as a central pillar of the country’s investment appeal. Population size, income growth, and rising consumption are often presented as evidence of ...