56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them.

10'000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAs families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won't be discussed.Yet experts say it's a perfect time to start the conversation, particularly with aging parents.More than half of Americans — 56% — say their parents never discussed money...

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Here’s how retirees can get the biggest tax break for charitable gifts

Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty ImagesIf you're retired and planning a year-end donation to charity, there's a key move to maximize your tax break, financial experts say.  Qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, are direct transfers from an individual retirement account to a non-profit organization. Additionally, retirees can give more...

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JWN, DELL, SEDG and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Nordstrom — The retail stock fell 10% after CEO Erik Nordstrom said the company has seen a slowdown in sales, starting in late October. Nordstrom's third-quarter revenue of $3.46 billion did come in above the $3.35 billion LSEG consensus. HP...

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PCE inflation October 2024:

Inflation edged higher in October as the Federal Reserve is looking for clues on how much it should lower interest rates, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.The personal consumption expenditures price index, a broad measure that the Fed prefers as its inflation gauge, increased 0.2% on the month and showed...

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