Andrew Bret Wallis | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesAfter a spouse dies, some retirees face a costly surprise — higher taxes.Couples, however, can reduce the burden with early planning, financial experts say.The shift from married filing jointly to single on future tax returns can trigger a "survivor's penalty,"...
Financial inclusion remains a global priority. Across emerging markets, millions of people lack access to essential banking services. Traditional banks, often limited by infrastructure costs, struggle to reach remote populations. In response, fintech companies are stepping up, using digital innovation to provide banking solutions to the unbanked and underbanked....
This combination of pictures created on October 25, 2024 shows US Vice-President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas on October 25, 2024 and former US President Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in East Del Valle, Austin, Texas on October 25, 2024. Getty ImagesAs millions of Americans cast...
