When consumers are optimistic about their financial circumstances, they may spend more, lifting the economy. When they’re pessimistic, they spend less, dampening economic growth.

If you love vacations and dread the planning, AI travel-planning apps may prove useful, as long as you understand the limitations.

“More money does not necessarily buy more happiness, but less money is associated with emotional pain.”

President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on the Fourth of July. The $3.8 trillion tax and spending package is a wide-ranging piece of legislation.

Last week, Americans celebrated the Fourth of July. Independence Day has been a national holiday since 1941, but the tradition began long before that.

In the United States, homes are less affordable than they’ve been in a while.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is the central bank of the United States. Basically, the Fed oversees banks, protects consumers, and keeps our financial system stable.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of everyday life for many people in the United States, but we don’t always recognize it when we interact with it.

In the United States, many people engage in short-term borrowing. Buying on credit is fast and convenient, and it can be quite profitable for the lender.

For centuries, maps were essential navigation tools. In recent years, travelers have come to rely on global positioning systems (GPS) that require them to follow directions rather than read a map.

Countries often measure success by comparing how much their economies produce.

Memorial Day offers a blend of celebration and remembrance. See what you know about Memorial Day by taking this brief quiz.