Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels in 2025 ^39.7%

Fox Business - By Robert McGreevy - 6/19/2026, 7:03 PM

Post Hoc (False Cause) 24.8% - Framing Effect 20.1% - Recency Bias 15.1%

Americans' contributions to their 401(k) savings accounts hit record highs in 2025. Among employees with active 401(k) accounts in both December 2024 and December 2025, median account balances increased by 27%, according to the report, titled How America Saves 2026. Of those same participants, 94% saw an increase in their account... more

More than 4 million children enrolled in Trump Accounts savings program, IRS says ^31.2%

Fox Business - By Michael Sinkewicz - 4/1/2026, 2:26 AM

Optimism Bias 22.5% - Appeal to Authority 20.6% - Framing Effect 16.1%

More than 4 million children have been enrolled in newly created Trump Accounts, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said Tuesday, marking a major rollout of the administration’s savings initiative. Additionally, the IRS said more than 1 million children are covered by elections for the $1,000 Trump Accounts pilot program contribution.... more

Americans surge toward financial resolutions for 2026 amid household budget concerns ^99.9%

Fox Business - By Eric Revell - 12/19/2025, 1:30 PM

More Americans are considering making financial resolutions as they approach the new year with a focus on short-term savings goals, according to a new study by Fidelity Investments. Fidelity's annual study found that 64% of respondents are considering a financial resolution for the new year, an increase from 56% last year. It also found... more