40% of Americans See Financial Independence as ‘Making It’
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40% of Americans See Financial Independence as ‘Making It’

Financial independence is important to 67% of Americans, though nearly a quarter (24%) say they haven’t yet achieved it, according to new research from Empower, a leader in financial planning, investing, and advice. The definition of “making it” financially varies among spenders and savers, though many equate it with resilience and independence: 44% of Americans…

What Families With College-Bound Students Need to Know This Spring
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What Families With College-Bound Students Need to Know This Spring

Recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) designed to simplify the process have led to unforeseen hiccups and technical glitches, causing academic institutions to delay sending out financial aid award letters. However, once you finally get the results, it can give your family a better idea of what to do next.

Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: 42% of Companies Plan to Offer New Employee Well-Being Benefits
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Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: 42% of Companies Plan to Offer New Employee Well-Being Benefits

A survey reveals that businesses are stepping up as mental health concerns continue taking a toll on workers throughout the nation: 42% of surveyed companies plan to offer new well-being benefits this year.

Tyra Banks to Join Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s International Leadership Summit
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Tyra Banks to Join Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s International Leadership Summit

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF), along with its founder and visionary leader, Deavra Daughtry and Reggie Van Lee, will host the 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit featuring renowned supermodel and business leader Tyra Banks on April 22 at Hotel ZaZa – Museum District.