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Being middle class used to be the American dream — but its definition has changed significantly

While it’s hard to pin down the parameters of the middle class, experts believe there are clear signs of reaching an economic status long tied to the American Dream

The Independent UK

Here’s the average 401(k) balance by age in 2026 – are you ahead or behind?

Amid fears over a lack of savings and tenuous Social Security system, the average 401(k) participant is building a healthy nest egg

The Independent UK

Gen Z is driving IRA contributions to record highs. Here’s how to get started

‘In most cases, IRAs offer broader investment flexibility and more liberal distribution options than traditional 401(k) plans’

The Independent UK

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How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system

Recent court rulings and new laws make it tougher for the state to remove children from their homes.

The Texas Tribune

Texas foster care agency cancels troubled provider’s contract

The Department of Family and Protective Service’s action comes four months after it placed EMPOWER into receivership in the wake of the deaths of two children under its care and staffing problems.

The Texas Tribune

Little bundle of cost: New survey reveals average cost of having a baby in the US

Uninsured patients can face staggering bills for prenatal, birth and postpartum medical care

The Independent UK

Analog Devices Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) reported record fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue, profitability and earnings per share exceeding the high end of the company’s prior guidance, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Chief Executive Officer and Chair Vincent Roche said the quarter

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Power Co. of Canada Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Power Co. of Canada (TSE:POW) reported higher first-quarter adjusted earnings and net asset value, with management citing broad-based strength at Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial, continued growth in private assets platforms and a larger cash balance that is supporting share repurchases. On the

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Investing When the World Feels Crazy: Expert Strategies

Here's how to manage portfolio risk in uncertain times, without losing your cool. Because "a well-built plan ... should not follow the news cycle."

Kiplinger

Americans In Their 20s Hold 38.7% Of Wealth In Cash — Here's How Asset Allocation Changes In Their 30s, 40s and Beyond

Empower's data shows that young investors hold significant cash reserves, potentially missing out on higher returns. However, portfolio allocations vary by age, with older generations investing more in stocks and bonds.

International Business Times UK

Texas’ foster care system is more likely to move children away from their communities

In 2025, one in three children placed in foster care was sent to a different region, sometimes hundreds of miles away, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows.

The Texas Tribune

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

A landmark program is helping women who have left a violent relationship to rebuild their confidence and financial security and secure safe housing.

AAP

State asks to continue monitoring Dallas-area foster care contractor until August

The state said EMPOWER needed more time to improve conditions after two children died under the contractor's care over the years.

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

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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.

MarketBeat

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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?

Benzinga

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.

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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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