Budgeting

Personal Journals Podcast · Updated Weekly · Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—…

Question: How do you keep your budget working as hard as you do? Answer: Keep. It. Fresh. Here are 14 signs you need to refresh your budget.

If you think the rent is too damn high, wait until you get the bill for child care.

It takes a hefty paycheck to cover your essentials, pay back your debts, save for the future and have a little fun.

American retailers are stepping up their gas game....

The online retail giant sold more than double the amount of apparel of any other retailer in 2023....

Informed analysis of Amazon's US retail business built on CIRP data. Click to read CIRP - Amazon Report, by Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

In this graphic, we break down how Americans spend an average of $77,300 annually across key spending categories.

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

Purchases of calorie-dense, processed items such as chips, baked goods and cookies were most affected, according to findings by Cornell University and Numerator.

nam NGPF Activity Bank Budgeting PLAY: Budget Frenzy! SUMMARY The objective of this activity is to recognize the different types of variable expenses that a young adult might face and consider the challenges of budgeting for variable expenses. In this fast-paced game, students have to m...

How a communication crisis around value risks making the entire sector a limited-time offering....

In addition to net worth, the threshold for annual salary is $270,000, according to a new survey.

But Gen Z workers want a lot more than that to feel comfortable.

Technological advances, globalization and housing shortages have radically reshaped how Americans spend their money over the last 50 years.

Amazon’s sale on July 16-17 can be a chance to grab items off your list at a discount. Check your budget, learn how to make dynamic pricing work for you and avoid impulse purchases.

Passive income is money you earn in a way that takes little to no effort. Find out how some passive income ideas can help you build long-lasting wealth.

The trip of a lifetime to a Disney theme park has turned into a financial nightmare for many U.S. parents, especially those with young kids, according to a new study.

America now spends the majority of its food budget on food away from home...

Question of the Day for teachers and students: Groceries or Restaurants: Where are Americans spending more money?

Use Placer.ai 's Brand Dominance Map to analyze the top performing brands and chains by state, city and zip code.

Americans are spreading their grocery shopping out across different stores in search of good deals.

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To live comfortably in some U.S. states, you'll need to earn nearly double what single people typically make.