The economy is strong — but Americans are still anxious about retirement

The news on the job fr.....»»

One thing anxious Americans don’t have to worry about, with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down large slices of the economy, is inflation. Consumer prices sank 0.8% in April to mark the biggest decline since the 2008 Great Recession......»»

For many Americans, the coronavirus economy has blown up plans for a next chapter after full-time work......»»

Less than a third of Americans consider themselves to be financially healthy......»»

Regardless of how strong or weak the economy is, Americans will always spend money on their pets. The American Pet Products Association estimates that in 2019 Americans spent $75.4 billion on items........»»

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting sustained labor market strength that could help to support the economy amid risks from the coronavirus and weak business investment......»»

Americans increased spending in November at the fastest rate in four months, suggesting households still have plenty of buying power to keep the economy growing at a steady pace through the holiday shopping season. Consumer spending rose 0.4% last month......»»

Despite a strong economy, a majority of Americans seem to be struggling to save money. GOBankingRates conducted a survey to find out where Americans are with their savings. The results might shock you........»»

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labor market, raising fears the economy was slowing a bit faster than anticipated in the fourth quarter......»»

U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in November as Americans cut back on discretionary spending despite a strong labor market, raising fears the economy was slowing a bit faster than anticipated in the fourth quarter......»»

A poll by Pew Research Center found that 69% of Americans say the economy is helping the wealthy, while hurting the poor, those without college degrees and the middle class......»»

A poll by Pew Research Center found that 69% of Americans say the economy is helping the wealthy, while hurting the poor, those without college degrees and the middle class......»»

Consumer sentiment among Americans rose for the seventh consecutive time last week. Americans are generally feeling pretty good about the economy, according to the latest data from Morning Consult......»»

Households making less than $30,000 a year were the sole income group to see an increase in financial health......»»

Josh Jalinski, president of Jalinski Advisory Group and author of "Retirement Reality Check," says he's not worried about weak retail sales numbers, since "the economy is generally strong." Yahaira Jacquez reports......»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week, pointing to strong labor market conditions that should continue to support an economy growing at a moderate pace......»»

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment increased less than expected last week, pointing to strong labor market conditions that should continue to support an economy growing at a moderate pace......»»

Middle-class income rose above $63,000 for the first time last year as more Americans found jobs and saw pay increases......»»

Middle-class income rose above $63,000 for the first time last year as more Americans found jobs and saw pay increases......»»

Stocks have been on shaky ground in the month of August as concerns over a U.S. recession have rising. The White House went on the defensive over the weekend, assuring Americans that the economy is solid. read more.....»»