The sofa is winning. On any given Saturday night, nearly three out of four Americans would rather be home doing nothing than out doing something, and they couldn’t be happier about it. According to a 2025 OnePoll survey, 72% of American adults agree there’s nothing better than having no plans for the weekend, and they…
Americans increasingly expect to live to 100 (and increasingly fear they can’t afford to). Two in three (67%) now say they worry more about running out of money than about death itself, according to Allianz’s 2026 Annual Retirement Study, a record high, up 10 percentage points from 57% in 2022. That anxiety collides with a…
A growing portion of Americans are more afraid of running out of money than death itself. According to Allianz Center’s 2026 Annual Retirement Study, just over two-thirds of Americans now worry more about running out of money than about losing their lives, up 10 percentage points from 2022. Whether you call it retirement anxiety or…
The ‘sandwichers’ are getting pressed: among those Americans who support both their parents and children, the majority are moving the goalposts on their retirement. A recent survey by Athene found nearly three-quarters of so-called ‘sandwich generation’ caregivers have adjusted their retirement goals to support family members. Many of them are woefully unprepared for what’s ahead….
As the April 15th filing deadline nears, many American taxpayers appear on track for a double-digit increase in their refunds this year. According to recent IRS filing season statistics, early filers have received an average refund of $3,804, up from $3,453 at the same time last year, representing a $351 increase, or about 10.2%. A…
Could Artificial Intelligence (AI) make it easier for seniors to enjoy a comfortable retirement? Media speculation abounds on the efficiencies AI could offer retired Americans, from lower money management costs to improved healthcare diagnostics. Meanwhile, some market pundits have warned that a bursting AI bubble on Wall Street could ravage 401(k) savings and cost retirees…
After four years of declining US home sales, many homeowners are staying put. According to recent data from the National Association of Realtors, existing US home sales totaled 4.06 million last year, essentially flat compared with 2024. This extends the trend line as existing US home sales have declined on an annual basis since 2022….
Every scroll brings another promise: get rich with crypto, unlock secret tax loopholes, achieve financial freedom in three easy steps. But for more than half of Americans, these claims have proven to be perilous. According to a 2025 CFP Board report, 57% have made financial decisions they wish they could take back after trusting online…
September’s interest rate cut has triggered a rush among borrowers to refinance to better loan conditions. For the week ending September 12, refinance applications rose 58% from the previous week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. With levels 42% higher than the same week one year ago, refinancing is truly in season. As…