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 ...

New census estimates show the effects of falling birthrates and President Trump’s anti-immigration policies. As his term continues, immigration is expected to drop even further. By Jeff Adelson and ...

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Ever wondered what the average salary is for workers of your age? We’ve used government research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), alongside data from other sources, to answer this ...

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 ...

When it comes to retirement, 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, according to ...

The average weight of passenger and commercial vehicles has varied over time. The pickup truck, which is America’s best-selling vehicle style, has bulked up considerably since the mid-1970s. As of ...

Presidential job approval ratings are one of the few metrics consistently and similarly measured in nearly all major public polls. An average of recent polls can often paint a more reliable picture of ...

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag. US cases surged to a ...

Inflation rate is 2.4%; Core inflation, excluding food & energy, is 2.5%. Regional inflation varies, with the Northeast at 2.8% and the South at 1.9%. Inflation is one factor the Federal Reserve ...