The Currency - Money

Gen X strikes a balance between retirement and caring for aging parents

Caring for parents and children can be a balance. But with a positive, proactive approach, navigating these requirements while planning for a secure retirement doesn’t have to be a high-wire act.

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Capital markets perspective: Shout-out to the jump-scare

Markets have been startled in recent days by AI engines overseas and U.S.-imposed tariffs.

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10 questions before hiring a financial advisor

Whether you’ve been investing for years or are just getting started, a financial advisor can be a valuable ally to have by your side. Get 10 questions for finding the right advisor for you.

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EITC explained: Insights on the earned income tax credit

The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit designed to provide financial assistance to low-to-moderate-income workers. Learn who qualifies and how it works.

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Who needs perfect? For credit scores, it pays to be in the ballpark

Precision counts in sports like archery or darts, but not as much for credit scores. Reaching the 800 range or even lower will score borrowers the best rates.

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Liquid gold: Inside the billion-dollar business of water

From designer bottled brands to trendy reusable tumblers, the world's most abundant substance, water, is big business — and it’s booming.

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What are Roth IRA taxes & how do they work?

Roth IRAs have unique tax benefits for investors, including tax-free growth and withdrawals. Learn how Roth IRAs work and how they compare with other tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

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Tax credits: Everything you need to know

A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar amount taxpayers claim on their tax return to reduce the income tax they owe.

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📷 Say cheese

A picture is worth a thousand words. For Getty Images and Shutterstock, it’s worth a $3.7 billion “merger of equals." Here's this week's money news.

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The “Silver Wave” takes form in real estate inheritance. How that could impact future finances

The Silver Wave is here: As Baby Boomers enter their senior years, they stand to leave significant assets to their heirs. Knowing what to do with an inherited home, and how it fits into a person’s broader financial picture, can help turn the wave into a windfall.

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Capital markets perspective: This is a test

AI models overseas put markets to the test in anticipation of interest rate decisions and earnings reports.

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Retire well, live a little

What makes for retiring well? For most Americans, it's living a little by affording experiences that bring joy (68%) and enjoying a high quality of life (49%), balanced by the security of reaching savings milestones (68%), according to new Empower research.