Sixty-one is a strange financial age. You're close enough to retirement to feel its pull, yet still far enough out that ...

The S&P 500 is a popular market index. View its historical performance throughout the years and learn more about the factors that affect its average return.

The S&P 500 has averaged about 10% annually since 1928, but that figure varies widely by time period. What the long-run data actually shows.

As of 2024, the average American had a net worth of $620,654, according to a report on global wealth by UBS (1). But if that number sounds surprisingly high and disconnected from yours, there’s a ...

Elevated interest rates and vehicle prices are making car loans increasingly expensive in 2026. The average monthly auto payment raced past $800 in the first quarter of the year, according to data ...

American drivers are expected to spend $2 billion more on Memorial Day weekend than last year, experts estimate.

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or ...

New-car buyers are now borrowing more than $43,000 on average, pushing loan terms longer than ever just to keep payments manageable ...

The average cost of a wedding in 2020 was $20,300, a $4,400 per-wedding decrease from the year before. Many factors combine to determine the cost of a wedding, including the size and location of the ...

You may be surprised at how much the average 80-year-old has in their 401(k). How does your balance compare? Read our ...