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What Federal Employees and You Should Be Concerned About

Federal workers fearful of losing their jobs and anticipated benefits need help figuring out what retirement will look like. (By Ilene Slatko)

Booming Startups Offer Opportunities for Advisors in These Two States

New business owners need financial professionals with a full range of services, say advisors already eyeing opportunities here.

How to Fill the Growing Talent Gap

Recruiting retirees for part-time and project work can bring a lot to the table for businesses and younger workers.

Which Workers Will AI Hurt Most: The Young or the Experienced?

Either way, AI's thinning of the workforce will have profound effects on society.

How to Help Clients Live a Better ‘Chapter X’

Depressed upon retiring from my financial planning practice, I’ve learned and taught others what’s really needed in retirement. (By Michael Kay)

Seeking Jobs and Purpose, Fired Federal Workers Form New Networks

The focus has been to help people with similar expertise or experience navigate to their next career chapter.

An ‘SNL’ Secret Weapon Retires After 50 Years

Stephen DeMaria coordinated the construction of 10 sets per week for the iconic comedy show and never missed a deadline.

The Gen X Career Meltdown

Gen X grew up in one world only to hit middle age in a strange new land where the market value of their skills plummeted.

A Life Without Titles: An Identify Crisis or Opportunity?

Clients may need help reinventing themselves in retirement as their carefully crafted business cards become artifacts. (By Dave Buck)

Rejected by Washington, Federal Workers Find Open Arms in State Governments

States are competing to attract fired federal employees to unfilled roles, with Democratic administrations leading the charge.

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Social Security Tech Upgrades Reduce Phone Wait Times

Elimination of scheduled maintenance downtime improves online service, the Social Security Administration reports.

PNC Bank Enters Cryptocurrency Market With Coinbase Partnership

Banking clients and institutional investors will be able to buy, hold and sell crypto using Coinbase’s crypto-as-a-service platform.

A Mid-Year Financial Health Check-up Is Essential for HNW Investors

A Chicago wealth advisor offers a checklist of proactive steps to ensure an optimal financial strategy.

Goldman Sachs Makes Private Credit Available to Defined Contribution Plans

The company's new Private Credit CIT will be in the mix of Great Gray’s Panorix Target Date Series.

Trump Signs New Stablecoin Law

President Trump signed the Genius Act, which could allow digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.

One Big Beautiful Bill’s $10K Auto Loan Tax Break is Illusory for Most

Only 3% of vehicle buyers will qualify, and most for a far smaller deduction, Caribou reports.

Finalists Named for Awards Honoring Advisors Who Make a Difference

Invest in Others will present awards and donations to advisors' designated charities — ranging from $2,000 to $60,000 — at its upcoming gala.