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How to build an emergency fund in 5 easy steps

Nearly 2 in 5 Americans say they couldn’t afford a $400 emergency expense. Do you need an emergency fund, too?

Fortune · Jan 7, 2025

Average Net Worth by Age: How Do You Measure Up?

Are you beating your peers on average net worth? Get tips from financial advisers on how to grow your wealth over time and have cash when you need it.

Kiplinger · Dec 3, 2024

Gen Zers' definition of financial success includes joining the top 1% — and they're really confident about making it

Gen Zers on average believe an annual salary of $587,797 and net worth of $9.47 million are needed when they envision "financial success."

Fortune · Nov 23, 2024

Americans Think An Hour Of Their Time Is Worth $240 Or 8 Times The Average US Salary

Americans increasingly value time over money as the definition of wealth for younger generations rapidly shifts to spending more time with friends and family.

International Business Times UK · Sep 5, 2024

Survey Says 46% Of Americans Say They'd Give Up A Raise Or Promotion For This Perk - It's Not Remote Work

As economic worries grow, Americans increasingly choose better retirement benefits over bigger paychecks, showing a change in what they want from their jobs.

International Business Times UK · Aug 9, 2024

San Antonio church leaders train to serve as mental health counselors

Under a Harvard Medical School pilot program, church members and leaders will work as interns before counseling on their own, referring more serious cases to medical providers.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2024

Some millennials and Gen Zers are ready to reject big paychecks if it means staying at home with their pet more

Despite having only just joined the working world, many younger workers would pick their pets over high-paying office-based jobs.

Fortune · Jul 5, 2024

A year after a record-breaking summer for travel, Americans are still dead set on getting away. Some are putting off major life milestones to afford it

One in five millennials said they are postponing major purchases like buying a home to pay for travel.

Fortune · Jun 28, 2024

Pets make for the best financial advisers and motivators. They force you to be more mindful about your spending, study shows

Pets inspire good money habits such as long-term investments and emergency savings.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2024

Can’t Afford It? There’s No Shame in Saying So

Trend of loud budgeting emphasizes being open about skipping unnecessary purchases and sticking to your budget, while older generations still struggle to talk about their finances.

Kiplinger · Mar 30, 2024