America has always been a land of opportunity, but most Americans don’t seem very good at managing those opportunities. The average American has just $87,000 saved for retirement, dimming hopes for endless days of pickleball in the sun. Nearly 4 in 10 can’t cover $400 in an emergency, which explains a landscape littered with dollar stores, pawnshops, and payday lenders.
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Too Many Men on the Field?
The NFL playoffs mark the unofficial beginning of Tax Ad Season. As usual, Intuit’s TurboTax will be suiting up against H&R Block. TurboTax is charging out of the locker room with a new “Make Your Moves Count” campaign celebrating those who are “carving their own path, making bold moves and living in new and modern ways.” We’re not sure what any of those things have to do with taxes, but the ads will focus on the company’s tax experts, AI technology, and filing solutions, “ensuring the best outcomes for all types of filers.”