Inflation isn’t a four-letter word, but it may as well be in terms of its impact on consumers. Defined as the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, inflation reflects ...

It is hard to understate the importance of inflation in Americans’ concerns today. Not only is it almost always the top issue of concern for Americans in the polls, but people also think it is getting ...

Adding gold to your retirement plan? These allocation rules help gold investors over age 50 avoid costly mistakes.

A lot of people track the markets all day, but what about the long-term impact on your own wallet? With inflation still a factor, especially for those on a fixed income, building a resilient ...

The Federal Reserve board likes to keep inflation around 2%, a number that the economy can absorb steadily without wreaking too much havoc. When it starts to rise, even by just 1%, it can begin to ...

Many American consumers fail to grasp the basic math of inflation, according to a large-scale study of financial literacy. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation, a financial education nonprofit, ...

Your approach to investing should evolve as you do. The right asset allocation by age helps balance growth, stability and income — whether you’re in your 20s or already retired. In simple terms, ...

Sharon Wu, a senior writer with over a decade of experience, specializes in consumer-focused content covering home and finance topics such as insurance, investments, credit, debt, mortgages and home ...

A $2 million retirement portfolio sounds like financial freedom, yet many retirees with this nest egg experience persistent ...