They’re in shambles. They need to change—fast. Here’s what they should do. Illustration by Adrià Fruitós. This article appears in the February 2025 issue, with the headline “How to Save the Democrats.

Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy. Demonstrators rally ...

Making a savings plan is one thing. It’s another thing to stick to it. If you’ve ever had trouble hitting a savings goal, you’re not alone. About half of American households are at risk of not having ...

The thought of saving $1.5 million – what Americans think they need to retire comfortably – is daunting, but what if you could focus on just the first $100,000? That’s the advice from the late Charlie ...

Sit down and list what you are saving for. If needed, you can use techniques geared toward helping people find and articulate their financial goals. Then, consider how you might pair up your goals to ...

Saving $10,000 might sound ambitious — but it’s more doable than you think. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, paying off debt or planning for a big milestone, the key is to break the goal ...

Many Americans worry that the money they've stashed away for retirement may not be enough to sustain them during their post-work years. In fact, nearly 60% of retirees say they're very or somewhat ...