As Gen X approaches their next life stage, 55+ communities could be one way to both drive home equity and thrive socially.

Americans are taking it outside in record numbers: Some 178.5 million people participate in outdoor recreation, helping generate $1.2 in revenue.

More Americans are moving to urban areas instead of suburbs or smaller towns, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Owning a vacation home seems like the dream, until factoring in maintenance, property taxes, and the reality of only using it a few weeks a year. 

With more hours of sunshine comes the season to invest in lawn care maintenance.

Babies are big business: The global baby products market was estimated at $357.9 billion in 2024, with two-income families in the U.S. spending as much as $23,380 yearly on average bringing up babies.

Spending on home renovations is expected to reach $509 billion in 2025, signaling that U.S. homeowners may be slowly but surely expanding the size and scope of home projects.

As some retailers see growing e-commerce sales, physical stores are getting a redesign.  

For Gen Z, the mall isn’t just a place to shop. It’s where real life meets the digital world.

Luxury labels aren’t just making a statement on the runway — they’re bringing their signature style to the dining table with high-end restaurants serving as an extension of their brands.

Hiring a personal chef could be a fun and smart money move as food inflation spices up restaurant and grocery prices.

Gas prices increased 1.8% nationally in January 2025, but some states have more pumped up prices than others.