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With spring can come travel plans, and 85% of workers say using paid time off for trips boosts their happiness. Here’s how much PTO people take in a year, on average:
Source: Empower “Pursuit of PTO” study, 2024.
With spring can come travel plans, and 85% of workers say using paid time off for trips boosts their happiness. Here’s how much PTO people take in a year, on average:
Source: Empower “Pursuit of PTO” study, 2024.
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Retirement readiness trends: Financial preparedness snapshot
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Nearly half of Americans (45%) feel financially prepared for retirement or felt so prior to retiring.
Variable expenses vs fixed expenses: What’s the difference?
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Understanding variable expenses and fixed expenses can help you create a successful budget. Learn the difference and how to manage your variable expenses.
America’s cities are back: Where people are moving
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More Americans are moving to urban areas instead of suburbs or smaller towns, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.