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Prasit photo | Moment | Getty ImagesThe U.S. wealth management industry is poised to grow by about 5% annually over the next five years, while certain segments of the investor population are positioned to see the biggest boost, according to…

When purchasing a new car these days, it may feel a lot like you're giving your dealership a fat tip.To that point, 82% are paying above sticker price for new vehicles, according to new research from Edmunds.com. That compares to 2.8% a…

The Covid-19 pandemic has made it difficult for people to answer big questions about their futures, and many financial planners are underestimating the financial anxiety that is causing, according to a survey.A majority of financial…

Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesUsed-car prices may be starting to soften, research suggests.After surging through the pandemic by as much as 50%, prices in the used-car market showed some easing in the last three weeks of January, according…

Going out is not only less common these days, it's also a lot more expensive.In general, the prices that consumers pay for goods and services recently notched their largest year-over-year jump since 1982.Gas prices, alone, are up a whopping…

A worker installs U.S. flags as part of a Covid-19 memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan.18, 2021.Carlos Barria | ReutersWhen the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, Stephanie Bonin and her husband, Keith Arnold,…

While household debt reached a record $17 trillion in the second quarter of 2021, many American households have felt less financial stress this year thanks to Covid-19-related government policies.That's according to the federal Financial…

A sign reading "Shop Local" with closed restaurants and shops on Main Street on April 10, 2020 in Livingston, Montana.William Campbell | Getty ImagesWhile Black Friday may be the biggest shopping day of the Thanksgiving weekend, about half…

Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIf you're nearing the end of your car lease, don't assume another one is your best option this time around.While many consumers go from lease to lease — which puts them in a new vehicle every few years —…

Pedestrians carrying shopping bags wait to cross a street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York on Oct. 24, 2021.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMost Americans say they don't intend to spend more than last year this holiday season – yet…