Savings challenges are becoming increasingly popular. They’re a way to gamify saving money and make this important responsibility feel more fun and achievable. Enter the 100-envelope savings challenge. It’s taken social media by storm for good reason: Those who complete it end up with an extra $5,050 in savings. With just a pen, a pack of envelopes, and a strong commitment to growing your savings, you can gamify your budget and see measurable results. Here’s how to complete the challenge. What is the 1 ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Survey shows how Americans of all ages plan to celebrate the holiday RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â Nearly four-in-five U.S. adults (79%) plan to celebrate Halloween in 2025, and they aren't afraid of laying out some cash for the spooky fun. Those who plan to celebrate anticipate spending an average of $420 per household, according to CIT Bank's 2025 Halloween Spending Survey conducted by Harris Poll. While many discussions of holiday spending and saving ...