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Americans' disposable incomes show signs of strength and stability

by Henry Epp
Sep 27, 2024
After-tax incomes have gained 3% or more throughout 2024. With inflation easing, many of us are doing better in managing the cost of living.
Americans' after-tax incomes are outpacing inflation as measured by the PCE.
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This is how an Olympian makes money between Games

by Janet Nguyen and Tony Wagner
Aug 30, 2024
Plus, comedian Josh Gondelman defends his splurge in this week's "This Is Uncomfortable" newsletter.
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Why does Costco sell luxury items?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Aug 18, 2023
Everyone loves a good deal.
A worker pushes carts outside a Costco Wholesale store in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
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How the SECURE Act changes saving for retirement

by Samantha Fields
Jan 1, 2020
An economist and a financial planner break down the most important changes in the SECURE Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1.
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How to make financial New Year’s resolutions that stick

by Samantha Fields
Dec 31, 2019
Financial planners give their best advice for setting and achieving realistic goals.
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With holiday tipping, "people worry about doing it right"

by Samantha Fields
Dec 23, 2019
Americans are more likely to tip people they interact with face-to-face than those that work more behind the scenes.
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IVF, adoption, surrogacy: How are you building your family?

by Samantha Fields
Oct 31, 2019
Let us know how money has factored into your decisions about how or whether to build your family.
Gordon Lake and Manuel Valero had their daughter Carmen via a surrogate in Thailand. They then went through a 15-month court battle with the surrogate over custody.
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Tell us your money horror stories 🎃👻

by Tony Wagner
Oct 21, 2019
Help us with an upcoming episode by sharing your money secrets, fears and regrets.
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Five simple rules for negotiating a better salary

by Tony Wagner
Oct 11, 2019
A negotiation expert tells us how to know your worth.
Rule #2: Get comfortable
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Welcome to "Check Your Balance"

by Samantha Fields
Sep 30, 2019
Where the economy, your personal life and your money meet.
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