Friday, April 3, 2026

Inflation Concerns Slowing Middle-America Spending

Thu, 14 July 2022  |  consumers economy 

A new survey from Primerica, a leading financial services company, found middle-income households taking proactive steps to secure their finances as they brace for a possible recession. About three-quarters (77%) believe the country will be in that situation by the end of the year, and most Americans are preparing by cutting back on spending, delaying major purchases, or planning to work longer before retirement.

“Middle-income families are taking a hard look at their finances right now. Rising costs continue to eat into their bottom line amid fresh concerns of a recession,”... Read More

Home Prices Keep Increasing

Thu, 14 July 2022  |  economy housing 

Single-family home prices increased at the annualized rate of 19.4 percent in Q2 2022, down slightly from the previous quarter's upwardly revised 20.5 percent, according to Fannie Mae's latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) reading, a national, repeat-transaction home price index measuring the average, quarterly price change for all single-family properties in the United States, excluding condos. On a quarterly basis, home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 4.3 percent in Q2 2022.

"Home prices maintained a near-historic pace of appreciation in the second quarter, as low levels of hou... Read More

Millennials Searching For Advisors With ESG Knowledge

Wed, 13 July 2022  |  demographics investing 

Millennials, often misrepresented as indulgent and financially unprepared, contradict those stereotypes according to insights from a recent RBC Wealth Management – U.S. survey. The survey of 1,000 high-net-worth (HNW) Millennials found that 84% think frequently about their financial security, but many are unsure of what they need to do to attain it.

Millennials recently surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation's largest living adult population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, with the oldest now age 41. They've also grown their wealth from $4 trillion in 2019 to $9 trillion at... Read More

Older Adults Favor a Good Quality Life Over a Long Life

Wed, 01 June 2022  |  demographics retirement 

While three-quarters or more of those 60 and over have at least one serious health condition, nearly half rate their health as very good or excellent, according to new research from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. The Second Half of Life Research found that Americans are more likely to take steps to address their health as they get older, including actions like getting health screenings, eating more produce and monitoring their sugar intake. And having more healthy years matters more than simply living longer – most respondents were interested in a hypothetical pi... Read More

Household Financial Well-being Highest in Eight Years

Mon, 23 May 2022  |  consumers 

The Federal Reserve Board on Monday issued its Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2021 report, which examines the financial lives of U.S. adults and their families. The report draws from the Board's ninth annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, or SHED, which was conducted in October and November of last year before the increase in COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant and other changes to the economic landscape in recent months. The report indicates that self-reported financial well-being reached its highest level since the SHED began in 2013. In the fourth quart... Read More

Retirement Savers Remain Confident in their Plans

Thu, 19 May 2022  |  retirement 

The latest New York Life Wealth Watch survey revealed that while inflation is impacting short-term financial decisions, Americans report that their retirement strategies remain largely intact. In fact, 65% of adults report that as a result of inflation, they are cutting back on short-term spending to stay on track with their long-term financial goals. One-in-four respondents report that their long-term financial strategy has not been impacted due to inflation and 72% of respondents still expect to retire at their desired age.

“Inflation risk is one of the ‘big... Read More