The average tax refund is about 11% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data. As of April 3, the average refund amount for individual filers ...

Consumer debt in the U.S. hit a record $18.8 trillion at the end of 2025, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that incorporated all types of debts, including credit card bills, ...

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U.S. consumers average about $6,519 in credit card debt, with the highest balances among those with prime credit scores. The overall amount of credit card debt in the U.S. has increased $24 billion in ...

Many people save and invest in a 401(k) plan with the hope that they can accumulate enough to eventually pay for retirement. In addition to your savings rate and employer contributions, your 401(k) ...

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Average Social Security benefit is $1,931; Retired workers specifically get $2,025 monthly. Benefits are calculated using 35 highest earning years and inflation adjustments. Delaying retirement up to ...