Mallika Mitra

The average American spends $270.21 per week on groceries, though that number is higher for residents of states like California, Nevada, and Mississippi.1

If your unreimbursed, out-of-pocket medical bills exceeded 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income (AGI), you may be able to deduct them on your tax return.

The amount of money you should have saved in your 401(k) by the time you're 60 is personal. It depends on your income, lifestyle, and goals. But since many Americans plan to retire in their 60s, it's important to consider whether you've set aside enough funds to leave your job for good. Knowing how much your peers have saved can be a helpful measure.

The average American spends $270.21 per week on groceries, though that number is lower for residents of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska.1

Personalizing glide paths by drawing on data from recordkeepers may help lead to better participant outcomes.

The Lifetime Learning Credit is a tax credit worth up to $2,000 that can help offset the costs of higher education.

Many still lack access to a workplace retirement plan.

Eva Velasquez is president and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a nonprofit that supports victims of identity theft. Here, she talks about key identity theft problems to know about in 2025.

What net worth signals financial success? Gen Z says roughly $9.5 million while Generation X indicates closer to $5 million would do the job.

The average retirement plan participants between the ages of 45 and 54 had an average balance of $168,646 in 2023, according to Vanguard.