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by Kathleen GarvinContributor When you think of interest-generating bank accounts, your mind likely goes to savings. After all, that’s your reward for building an emergency fund or socking away money for a future expense, right? A regular, end-of-month deposit into your savings account, courtesy of your bank. The good news: You can also earn interest with select checking accounts. What is a High-Interest Checking Account? A high-interest, or high-yield, checking

by Tiffani ShermanContributorLet’s be honest: It can be awkward for adult children to talk about money with their parents. Especially if you haven’t done it much before.But avoiding the money talk, especially as our parents age and their needs change, can lead to a host of financial problems down the road.These talks are tough — but they’re also really important. Getting the conversation going early on — before a crisis