US GDP data: Growth slows to 1.4% in Q4, misses expectations – Here’s why

The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States rose at a 1.4% annual rate in…

Where home buyers have landed the best deals we’ve seen on houses in over a decade

Aarthi Swaminathan is a MarketWatch personal finance reporter covering residential real estate. She is the winner…

This single mom saved $1 million in 15 years to retire at 49. How to use her strategies to catch up on retirement savings.

It’s not too late to fast-track your retirement savings, even if you’re 50 years old and…

This is the No. 1 thing Americans worry about being able to afford in retirement — and it’s not food or housing

Published: Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET Retirement savers are more concerned about medical spending than…

The diaper wars go deluxe as Pampers, Huggies chase shoppers ready to pay more for premium products

Pampers parent P&G and Huggies seller Kimberly-Clark, who were once locked in a price war, are…

One in five Americans can’t afford their heating bills this winter as the seasonal cost nears $1,000 on average

The massive winter storm forecast for this weekend could put much of the country into a…

Inflation relief is on the way — if these 3 market forces can come together this year

Productivity gains, tame oil prices and lower taxes could ease the pressure on consumers.

MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 7: Do a Roth conversion — if you fall into this category

Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New York City. She previously…

MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 5: Set up these helpful alerts to control your spending

Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New York City. She previously…

5 smart moves to raise your credit score ASAP — and get better loan rates in 2026

MarketWatch talked to credit experts to develop an order of operations to improve your credit score…