The Currency - Money

This year's solar eclipse is heating up tourism revenue in local economies to a cool $1 billion. Read on for more money headlines lighting up this week’s news. 

Explore how Americans would spend a windfall in 2024, from savings and debt repayment to indulgent purchases.

Empower Personal Dashboard^TM data points to a spending slowdown amidst continued inflation – but there are still trade-offs Americans just aren’t willing to make. 

The amount of tax you pay – and withhold along the way – can have a big effect on your finances at filing time. One document can make a big difference: your W-4.

Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller made headlines last week, revealing high inflation readings and strong job gains reinforce his view that there is “still no rush” to cut inflation rates.

One thing that moved markets is a shifting consumer sentiment, with mixed reviews on how Americans feel about the economy in the present versus in the future.

The early birds have gotten over $135 billion in refunds. More than 62 million people have filed their taxes ahead of the deadline, and thus far the IRS has issued 43 million refunds. 

Last week’s events called to mind a pair of historical analogs: one to the heady days of the Internet boom, and another all the way back to the 1980s.

Groundbreaking changes to guidelines for real estate commission fees could result in lower costs for home buyers and sellers.

Not so fast: The big retreat to the Fed’s 2% inflation target remains elusive. Though the rate is shrinking from a sky-high 9% in June 2022, it stalled between 3-4% for the past 9 months.