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<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/fed-says-household-income-wealth-debt-stress-rose-2022-2025-2026-10-09/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fed Says Household Income, Wealth, Debt Stress Increased From 2022 to 2025 | Reuters</a>



There’s mixed news in the latest release of the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. According to the survey, many American families saw increases in incomes and wealth from 2022 to 2025, but there are signs that more families are experiencing financial stress, as well. Debt is a challenge for many, with median debt payment as a share of income and debt-to-income ratios increasing over the three-year period.



<a href="https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/irs-2026-rmd-deadline-penalty-secure-act" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link">IRS Clock Ticks Down on Retirees With Unfinished 2026 RMDs | TheStreet</a>



The end of the year is quickly approaching, and so is the deadline for taking minimum required distributions (RMDs) from defined contribution retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s. Here’s what to know about who’s required to take distributions this year and how to calculate your RMD amount.



<a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/finance/studies/questions-about-your-financial-advisor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Look for These 3 Attributes in a Financial Advisor | NerdWallet</a>



Working with a financial advisor can make a big difference when it comes to making your financial goals a reality. If you’re looking for an advisor or just recently started working with one, here are some key questions to ask to make sure your advisor is a good fit.



<a href="https://www.9news.com/video/money/personal-finance/denver-high-school-student-financial-literacy-investment/73-a2565695-3e74-4ec8-9160-e18f4d72e57c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denver High School Students Given $1,000 to Invest | 9News</a>



Some Denver high school students are getting a jumpstart on their savings goals and financial education with a free gift of money to invest. The program provides each student with $1,000 to build an investment portfolio and lessons in how to manage it. After the students complete the program, the $1,000 is theirs to keep.



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News You Should Know: Income, Wealth on the Rise Along With Money Stress