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With rising elder care costs, the Great Wealth Transfer won't be so great

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham

Nov 6, 2023

Older generations are spending down their nest eggs and leaving smaller inheritances to adult children, writer Annie Logue explains.

Many Americans, especially baby boomers, will have to spend much of their savings on health care as they age.

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Nonprofits turn to tech to court younger, more diverse donors

by Dylan Miettinen

Jan 14, 2022

The digital age transformed how charities solicit donations. Now, live streaming, cryptocurrency and NFTs are doing the same.

Though many nonprofits were forced to quickly transition online during the pandemic, the move could help them attract and retain younger donors.

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