American households lost about $6.8 trillion in wealth over the first three quarters of 2022 as the stock market SPX, -0.73% DJIA, -0.90% COMP, -0.70% shed more than Read more
Tag: Family Finance
Latinos are crucial to the economy — but banks don’t always meet their needs
When it comes to banking, Mireya Olvera knows that Latino consumers want to feel understood — or, at the very least, like the person on the other end of the interaction Read more
Australian retail sales stay frothy in September
SYDNEY — Australian retail sales rose by more than expected in September, confirming that consumers and household budgets remain in relatively good shape despite a massive jump in interest rates. Read more
Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and as more consumers pull back on online shopping, here are the biggest discounts this holiday season — and exactly when to buy them
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Amazon’s second ‘Prime Day’ of 2022: When it starts, the best deals and more Here’s what you need to know about Amazon’s Early Read more
Americans are souring on the housing market and California is now giving residents up to $1,050 of ‘inflation relief’ — here’s who is eligible
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. September jobs report highlights major shift in white-collar work — as Labor Department plans changes to jobs questionnaire ‘The old question was becoming Read more
How do you care for an aging parent who didn’t care for you?
Family caregiving is commonly viewed as an act of love. So much so that the phrase “caring for a loved one” is practically synonymous with family caregiving. But not every family experience Read more
RBA slows pace of rate increases as household budgets tighten
SYDNEY–The Reserve Bank of Australia slowed the pace of recent interest-rate increases at a policy meeting Tuesday, citing a deterioration in the global economic outlook and growing concern about tightening Read more
Here’s a simple way to help teach your kids some complex financial lessons
During my late teens, my mom handed me two worn, blue passport-size books with details of my custodial investment accounts. I had no clue what to do with them, but Read more
You’re supposed to follow these 3 popular money rules—but then there’s the reality of life
Put 20% down when buying a home. Don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing costs. Keep child care expenses below 10% of your annual household income. These Read more
It takes a village to save on school supplies—4 more ways to lower costs
It’s that time again: back to school, back to spending so much money on supplies. And this year, families will have to shell out even more than usual because of inflation. Read more