As of 2024, the average American had a net worth of $620,654, according to a report on global wealth by UBS (1). But if that number sounds surprisingly high and disconnected from yours, there’s a ...

Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

It may come as a surprise to no one, but weddings in 2025 are expensive. You're looking at shelling out an average of $32,000 for a hometown wedding and an average of $41,000 for an international ...

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We’re often told to save more for retirement, but have you stopped to think about how your retirement plans compare to your peers? Putting enough money away for retirement can feel like a push if ...

Social Security adjusts for inflation annually based on CPI-W; the 2025 adjustment was 2.5%. Benefits vary by age; the highest average checks go to Americans in their 70s. Jack Caporal is the Research ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. The average height of women in the United States is 5 ...

Rebecca Rosenberg has 10+ years of experience as a writer and content strategist. She has written dozens of articles on retirement, financial planning, business, tech, and more. Rebecca has a master’s ...

With eight years of experience as a financial journalist and editor and a degree in economics, Elizabeth Aldrich has worked on thousands of articles within the realm of banking, economics, credit ...

When it comes to our retirement nest eggs, most of us want to know where we stand compared to our friends and co-workers. The good news is that 401(k) contribution rates have reached a record high, ...

The average weight for men in the United States is just under 200 pounds. Diet, activity level, and genetics are key factors that affect your weight. A healthy weight depends on your body type, height ...