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Court approves new manager for Dallas-area foster care program after deaths of 2 infants

An experienced child welfare manager was appointed to take over case management after “systemic failures” placed children in danger, court records said.

The Texas Tribune

“Instead of creating a polyphonic tuner itself, it simply knocked off Empower's patented device instead”: Behringer sues Boss over “knock off” polyphonic tuner

Behringer’s parent company claims its patented polyphonic tuner, the TC Electronic PolyTune, has been wrongly copied by Boss for four of its flagship amp modeler pedals

Guitar World

It Looks Like the End of the Road for Rideshare Alternative Empower in D.C.

The company may soon shutter its operations in the District of Columbia, following recent decisions by the D.C. Superior Court and Court of Appeals.

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Affirm Is Expanding Buy Now, Pay Later Services for Rent Payments

Buy now, pay later provider Affirm Holdings is about to start offering a limited pilot program that allows biweekly rent payments.

MarketBeat

More than half of ‘solopreneurs’ making less then $50,000 a year, study reveals

Some of the most popular industries for those starting and running a business alone are real estate, tech services and warehousing

The Independent UK

See the Average Gift Spending Amounts for Holidays, Weddings, Birthdays and More

A recent study from Empower shows some interesting data on how U.S. consumers are approaching gift giving and how much they are planning to spend.

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4 Great Tools to DIY Your Own Financial Plan

Several tools picked out by Kiplinger that DIYers can use to make their own financial plan.

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Rachel Cruze: 6 Signs You’re Better at Money Than You Think

Rachel Cruze posted a YouTube video to help people anxious about money see that, if they meet six basic criteria, they're on the right track.

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I Asked ChatGPT What the Worst Holiday Purchases Are — Here’s the List

Avoid post-holiday regrets. Discover the worst holiday buys that drain your wallet, according to ChatGPT, and learn smarter ways to spend this season.

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Retirement Net Worth: How Your Savings Compare to the Average Retiree

How much will you need to retire, how much does the average person have saved and how does your nest egg stack up?

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AI Is Reshaping Retirement Planning - But Should You Trust It?

Planning for retirement used to mean meeting with a financial advisor, gathering paperwork and running numbers by hand or with basic software. Today, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing that process.

Benzinga

Boomers Have the Biggest Emergency Funds of Any Generation: See How Much They’ve Saved

Baby boomers have saved more for emergencies than any other generation. See how their $2K stacks up -- and if it’s really enough.

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Here’s How Much Americans’ Emergency Funds Are Shrinking

Many Americans' emergency savings are shrinking fast. Discover why -- and how some small steps today can protect your finances from tomorrow’s surprises.

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A Record Number of Americans Are Tapping 401(k)s for Emergencies — Should You?

The number of hardship withdrawals from 401(k)s is growing. Learn what’s driving the trend, the risks and smarter alternatives to protect your future.

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Americans Spend Nearly 4 Hours per Day Thinking About Money — 5 Ways To Ease Your Mind About It

There's nothing necessarily wrong with thinking about money. In fact, it's a necessary part of building the right financial plan. But it can also go too far.

Reason

Empower Stays on D.C. Streets as Appeals Court Weighs Future of Rideshare Company

The D.C. Superior Court found Empower still in contempt of court despite updating its software-as-a-service agreement and will reconvene in January.

Reason

D.C. Will Arrest This CEO if His Rideshare Alternative Doesn't Shut Down by Friday

Empower CEO Joshua Sear is guilty of providing a cheap, popular alternative to Uber in the nation's capital.

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The ‘Ideal’ Age To Start Saving for Retirement — and What To Do If You’re Late

Americans say 27 is the ideal age to start saving for retirement. Here’s what to do if you’re older and haven’t started yet.

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1 in 3 Americans have no emergency savings—while boomers' $2,000 cushion dwarfs Gen Z’s $400, survey finds

Roughly one-third of Americans are not prepared for a financial emergency.

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Bills Beat Inflation as Americans’ Top Money Worry in 2025, Study Finds

Americans now spend four hours a day thinking about money. A new study reveals bills -- not inflation -- are their biggest financial stressor.

Benzinga

Working Late: Survey Reveals We Should Be Retiring Years Earlier

Even as the full retirement age has increased, many Americans believe we should be retiring earlier, not later. If you want the full Social Security benefit, you'll need to work even longer than the full retirement age.

Benzinga

Financial FOMO Is Real—57% Have Made Money Decisions Based On Social Media, And 73% Say It's Changed How They Spend Or Save

More than half of Americans admit they've made a financial move—whether it's a purchase, an investment, or opening a credit card—because of what they saw online. According to a March survey by Empower, 57% say social media has influenced their financial decisions, and 73% say it’s changed how they spend,…

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Think You Should Have A Dream Job And Own A Home By 30? It's Not Who You Are — It's Your Timeline That's Outdated

A high-paying job and homeownership are two big milestones that many people strive toward, but setting unrealistic expectations can make the journey feel discouraging. Most people expect to land their dream job at 29 and buy a house at 30, according to a recent Empower study.

Fortune

Americans think you should land your dream job by 29, buy your first home at 30, and earn six figures by 35—they're in for a reality check

Sky-high housing costs and stagnant wages mean the American Dream’s timeline doesn’t match economic reality.

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What Are The Best Budgeting Apps? Here Are The Top 17 To Turbocharge Your Savings

Mint, one of the best budgeting apps, shut down early in 2024. As longtime budgeting fans, we’ve had a difficult time finding a replacement with...

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