Tag results for: Consumer spending
Applying this ‘$1 rule’ is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says. Here’s how it works
Shoppers carry their purchases on Black Friday in New York City on November 29, 2024. Adam Gray | AFP | Getty ImagesWhen Bernadette Joy graduated with an MBA in...
You’re ‘wired’ to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here’s what to do about it
Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesThe holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and...
Why a stock picking approach to small caps may boost performance right now
Stock picking may be the key to getting exposure to small caps.Rob Harvey, who's behind the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF, uses an actively managed approach to buying...
States affected by Hurricane Helene warn of price gouging and other scams. Here’s how to avoid being a victim of post-storm schemes
A van flows in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28 in Asheville, North Carolina.Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesStates affected by...
80% of Americans say grocery costs have notably increased since the pandemic started, survey finds
A customer shops at a Safeway store on June 11, 2024 in Mill Valley, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe rate of price increases for food has subsided in...
Here’s how ‘spaving’ could hurt your finances
"Spaving," or spending more to save more, has become a dangerous habit for cash-strapped Americans amid elevated inflation and mounting debt.Though inflation eased in April, the consumer price...
