A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Money 101 newsletter with Sharon Epperson, an eight-week series to improve your financial wellness with monthly updates. Sign up to receive these editions, straight to your inbox. Stocks soared in the days after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and...
This year is a "super election year," with more than 60 countries — encompassing around half of the world's population — hosting national elections, according to Statista.Promoting a healthy economy is high on the list of expectations of voters globally, according to a recent report by Principal Financial Group....
Mike Spiering holds Francesca Spiering as he stands in the flood water around his home after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe cost of insuring your most expensive assets has skyrocketed. While overall inflation has slowed, insurance costs...
Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesMany American workers are optimistic about their retirement goals, but most believe it will be challenging for them to retire comfortably. Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are "cautiously optimistic" about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say...
Jj Gouin | Istock | Getty ImagesMost Americans rank Social Security as "one of the top" issues or a "very important" issue determining who they will vote for in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a new CNBC poll.Social Security reform is also a top concern, according to...
Young family with a baby boy going over finances at home.Pekic | E+ | Getty ImagesInflation is still causing financial stress for most Americans, and surveys show that many people also blame a lack of savings and mounting credit card debt for their anxiety over their finances. Earning greater income...
Moyo Studio | E+ | Getty ImagesWith half of 2024 in the rearview mirror and the second half on the horizon, you may be able to give yourself a pat on the back for sticking to the financial goals you set at the start of the year — or,...
Prostock-studio | Istock | Getty ImagesPoor performance may drive some people to break up with a financial advisor, but judging an advisor's results is not only about the profits, or lack thereof, on your investments. Often, it is about trust, some experts say."The No. 1 reason people tend to...
Tetra Images | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesFeeling the pressure of inflation and rising interest rates over the past few months, an increasing number of consumers have been making credit card payments 30 days late or more, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Quarterly Report on...
While Americans' credit card debt levels have reached a record high of more than $1 trillion, their overall credit health has remained strong, according to a report from credit scoring company VantageScore. Even with inflation, rising interest rates and concern about the overall economy, U.S. consumers still have room to...