As the Trump administration’s tariff policies take shape in early 2025, an undercurrent of caution is flowing through American consumer behavior. Economic analysts are observing measurable shifts in ...

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Despite rising inflation and elevated interest rates, Americans are still using their credit cards. A Boston Federal Reserve ...

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Studies show that flexing one’s muscles may help fight off—or possibly cause—wasteful impulse purchases, and other weird money findings. Here’s a roundup of some recent quirky research findings: For a ...

Virtually every expert, from Wall Street analysts and economics professors to Federal Reserve board members, is concerned about inflation. With rising prices and news stories, it’s hardly surprising ...