Thursday’s need-to-know money news

Today’s top story: 5 essential money tips for Generation X. Also in the news: Sales tax holidays, the best ways to send money to your college student, and why Americans are more financially content.

5 Essential Money Tips for Generation X
The clock is ticking towards 50.

Sales Tax Holidays Save Shoppers Money on Back-to-School
Find out if your state has one.

Best Ways to Send Money to Your College Student
Don’t pay excessive fees.

Americans are more financially content than they’ve been in a decade