Americans are investing in an at-home lifestyle — doubling down on home-based leisure, and reshaping their budgets around digital shopping, streaming, and doorstep deliveries.

People making home repairs could see higher prices this year, though select tax credits expiring in 2025 could help ease the stress.

As AI takes hold in people's personal lives, it can also maximize career development with quick feedback and information gathering.

Online shopping is set to top $253 billion this holiday season, and being tech-savvy can help with speed and savings.

The sandwich generation is emerging as the target market with the most buying power, positioning them as the second-largest “economy” globally, behind only the U.S. as a whole.

Annual fees on luxury credit cards are set to increase, but so are their perks.

Cocoa costs have dipped from decades-long highs, though shoppers are still paying higher prices for chocolate treats.

A restricted stock unit (RSU) converts part of compensation into company shares (or cash) on a schedule. Value is set at vesting and is generally taxed as wage income then; later price changes are capital gains or losses when sold.

With high-tech experiences, consumers are looking to maximize their discretionary spending and savor the moment.

Car buying costs in 2025, with financing (APRs, loan terms, incentives) outweighing sticker prices as the key driver of value.

Protein-packed food and beverages are taking up more space in shopping carts, and companies are expanding the trend with menu and grocery launches.