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A new Empower analysis shows Americans’ net worth rises with age, reaching into the trillions for Silent and Baby Boomer generations. Younger generations trail, though 401(k) saving and IRA contributions are increasing. The shift signals a historic intergenerational wealth transfer that funds consumption and retirement across decades.
Parents and teachers have shared practical steps to help children handle school transitions. Specialists and families say scheduling playdates, connecting children with older students, mapping routes and encouraging early involvement in clubs or sports reduce anxiety and build friendships before the term begins.
A Connecticut family combines two households into one larger home, renovating a private studio to create a shared living space. They sold a Florida home for profit and financed a renovation to accommodate a multi-generational household in a commuter-friendly area near LaGuardia, balancing mortgage costs with a previous rental.
AP News previews major college basketball preseason with spotlight on Big East players and teams. Fears, Demary Jr., and others have earned preseason honors as conference media days highlight leaders and title contenders.