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45% of Americans say they don’t know how much is appropriate to spend on a wedding present. Here’s each generation’s approach to the gift-giving decision:
Source: Empower “Maybe I Do” study, 2024.
45% of Americans say they don’t know how much is appropriate to spend on a wedding present. Here’s each generation’s approach to the gift-giving decision:
Source: Empower “Maybe I Do” study, 2024.
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Soft skills stand up in the workplace
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Emotional intelligence doesn’t show up on a balance sheet. But as technology reshapes how people work, it’s becoming one of the most valuable assets in the workplace.
Game on: The $40 billion play in youth sports
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Parents are devoting more time, resources, and money than ever to their children’s sports, spending over $1,000 annually on average per child for the primary activity alone.
529 college saving plans could see greater flexibility under new tax bill
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A 529 expansion result in SAT fees, homeschooling expenses, and non-college programs becoming eligible for tax-free 529 withdrawals.