Medora Lee

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Prenups cover more than just marriage and divorce these days - USA Today

Business August 24, 2026

Prenups are "in," and one reason may be because they aren't just about marriage and divorce anymore. Prenups, once a little taboo like most money discussions were, are now common. More than half (53οΏ½...

Adult child caregivers risk wrath of sibling greed after a parent dies - USA Today

Business August 10, 2026

An adult child suddenly thrust into caring for an aging parent is a stressful enough situation, but it often pales in comparison to what can come next, experts said. Unprovoked criticisms, accusatioοΏ½...

'Sandwich generation' is getting younger and not any better prepared - USA Today

Business August 4, 2026

The "Sandwich Generation" is getting younger, imperiling Americans' retirements, analysts said. Sandwich caregivers, or those simultaneously taking care of aging parents and children, took on their οΏ½...

How to sell appreciated assets without a big tax bill now and later - USA Today

Business July 23, 2026

Tax loss harvesting is a popular way many Americans lower their taxes each year, but meet its less popular but powerful sibling, tax gain harvesting. Tax gain harvesting is strategically selling assοΏ½...

Social Security 2027 COLA may be 3.7% but still not offset Medicare - USA Today

Business July 16, 2026

Social Security checks are expected to increase next year by 3.7%, based on the June consumer inflation report, a new estimate shows. A cost-of-living adjustment of 3.7% is down a full percentage poοΏ½...

Millions of babies to get $1,000 in their Trump Accounts on July 4 - USA Today

Business July 4, 2026

About 1.5 million American babies will receive $1,000 in their new Trump Accounts as America celebrates its 250th birthday this July 4, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Trump AccounοΏ½...

Wealthy families regret rushing to give gifts after tax law changed - USA Today

Business May 6, 2026

Giving is expected during the great wealth transfer, but some families are discovering after they rushed to give away their assets to save on taxes that they may have gotten the timing wrong, some fiοΏ½...

College grads can double their odds of finding a job by doing this - USA Today

Business April 22, 2026

It's true, work does beget work, according to a survey by job site ZipRecruiter. Work experience can often predict whether a college graduate lands a job out of school, the survey showed. Working duοΏ½...

Why the Dow turned around to climb to a record high

Crypto February 7, 2026

U.S. stocks surged on Feb. 6 in a stunning turnaround that saw the blue-chip Dow soar more than 1,200 points to pierce and close above the 50,000 mark for the first time ever. "The Dow reaching 50,0οΏ½...