For a second straight quarter, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States fell, the typical definition of a recession. Due to the rising fears of a recession, companies have reduced their job openings, and there is a possibility some people will be getting laid off in the near future.

Growing up, many parents emphasized getting a college degree after graduating from high school. Their main train of thought was a college degree would improve the chances of landing a high-paying job and begin wealth building, but nowadays, college is not a requirement for building wealth.

The current school curriculum does not have any courses which discuss financial literacy. As a result, some states have begun implementing financial literacy courses into the curriculum, which will go into effect in 2023.

In a report released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), it was seen that the GDP level had reduced a second time, which is the usual indicator of a recession. However, despite the data showing a reduction in consumer spending, the NBER has announced they believe the economy is not in a recession.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the cost of living has continued to rise due to the surging inflation rates. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the most recent inflation rate using the Consumer Price Index, it was determined that it was at its highest level in 40 years.

Workforce payments platform Branch recently conducted a survey asking hourly workers in the United States about their financial situation. The purpose of this survey was to determine how well off these hourly workers are in the midst of the current economic climate, and the results were startling.

Every year, between January 1 and April 15, one must file tax returns with the federal government. To aid them with determining the amount of taxes owed for each applicant, the federal government uses income tax brackets to determine the effective tax rate.

Smart money decisions early on will set the tone for your financial stability later on in life. Having insurance is a large part of financial security because it can protect you from unexpected events that can be costly in the future. To ensure people were updating their insurance policies regularly, June 28 was named “National Insurance Awareness Day.”

A study conducted by Oxfam observed the minimum wage workers earn across the country and found that nearly 1/3, or 32% of all workers are compensated at an hourly wage below $15. With the cost of living rising due to the economy's current conditions, now is a crucial time to try and increase your working wage to ensure your disposable income does not lower.

In the first quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, household wealth declined. However, since then, it has continued to rise, until now. A new recent report released by the Federal Reserve looked at the wealth of households and highlighted key financial data regarding where money is rising and falling.

Over the past couple of weeks, investor confidence has been dropping in both the crypto and stock markets. Moreover, with the current economic climate, many investors have begun offloading most of their investments as there are rising concerns about a potential recession, leading to a crypto bear market.