Spending
India's Festive Season Sale Wraps Up with 14% Volume Growth, Driven by Emerging Categories and Tier III Towns
A noteworthy trend this year was the performance of Tier III towns, which surpassed Tier II cities with a market share of 36.4 per cent in order volumes, compared to 23.5 per cent for the latter.
Festive Fervor: Tech, Beauty & Home Decor Steal the Season
From the beauty sector's tailored offerings to home decor essentials and tech accessories, the season highlights the adaptability and innovation of brands meeting consumer demand.
Americans Making More Than $100,000 a Year Are 'Getting Into Trouble' With This Popular Personal Finance Habit
"Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) is gaining steam.
This Controversial Trend Makes People Think They're Saving Money on Holiday Shopping — and There Might Be Some Truth to It
'Tis the season of "Girl Math."
Do This Simple Exercise to Build Better Money Habits in 2024, Says Financial Expert
A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — and a strategic shift in spending could help.
Tens of Thousands of Americans Could Be Billionaires Right Now If Their Wealthy Families Didn't Make This All-Too-Common Financial Mistake
Victor Haghani and James White's book 'Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions' unpacks what went wrong for the U.S.'s once-richest families.
'Revenge Spending' Is Showing Signs of Cooling — Good for Inflation, Bad for Some Businesses
When the lockdown subsided and businesses opened up again, so did wallets -- causing a surge in "revenge spending." Now, that pattern of consumer spending is cooling, which may help inflation but could put a dent in some of the "revenge categories" (like hospitality) that have rebounded since the pandemic.
Layoffs in This Economy Don't Have To Be Inevitable If You Reevaluate Your Spending in These Areas
We're living amid the crisis. But in spite of the obvious economic slow-down, businesses can actually find a way to stay afloat, and without cutting their teams short. Here are a few practical tips on how to do it.
Americans Spent $14 Billion on Drunk Shopping. Are You Guilty of Sipping and Clicking?
One in six Americans is guilty of shopping under the influence, according to a new report.
Americans 'Reluctant' to Spend Big, New Fed Report Reveals — Here's What It Means
Still, the average U.S. household owes more than $17,000 in credit card debt, per NerdWallet.
You Might Reconsider That Team Meeting When You Find Out How Much it Really Costs
This CEO assessed the productivity and hourly wage costs of constant meetings, proposed something radical and the payoffs were remarkable.
How Will Consumers Spend Their Money This Holiday Season? An Economist Explains
When trends collide, uncertainty is rampant — even during the holidays. Here's what that means for consumer spending.
7 Ways to Support Local Businesses and Your Community
Money simply works harder for the immediate good when it's kept close to home.
Cheap Buys: These 3 Stocks are Now Trading Under $20
These three long-term winners have dipped to levels that make them attractive buys.
3 Dividend-Paying Pharmaceutical Stocks You Can't Ignore
Which pharmaceutical companies can rocket your portfolio right now? Let's take a look.