savings

The economy is improving, but Americans are still finding it hard to save money.

Middle class Americans are beyond worried when it comes to their retirement prospects.

When it comes to financial literacy, Americans get an 'F,' but New Jerseyans are outperforming the rest of the nation when it comes to managing cash flow, student loans, medical debt and saving for emergencies.

Fewer than one quarter of Americans have enough savings to cover at least six months worth of expenses, according to new research from Bankrate.com.

A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession.

As we continue to climb back from the abyss of the great recession, there's more evidence today that consumers have been taught a valuable lesson about saving and preparing for future economic jolts.

A new survey shows only one in two of us have enough savings to adequately prepare for our future.

These days many middle class Americans are struggling to make ends meet. More than half, 52 percent, say their most important day-to-day financial concern is paying the monthly bills.

According to the first-ever Life Tracks Poll from Allstate, nearly a third of New Jersey residents don't have retirement savings or life insurance. While 82 percent say they've done at least "some" planning for their long-term finances, 18 percent don't have any type of savings account.