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First Female SEC Commissioner Dies at 86

Roberta Karmel, nominated by President Jimmy Carter, enforced, practiced and taught securities law for 60 years before retiring in 2022.

Many Retirees Consider Returning to Work

A Nationwide survey of people between the ages of 60 and 65 finds that many of those who have already retired are looking at working again.

Drop Your Old-Fashioned Ideas About Seniors

An AARP expert say business people need to understand this growing and radically evolving group if they want to succeed.

Why Doctors and Pharmacists Are in Revolt

They are being asked to do more as staffing dwindles, leading to exhaustion and anxiety about putting patients at risk.

Byron Wien, Wall Street Seer of the Unexpected, Dies at 90

At age 80, Byron Wien compiled “20 Life Lessons” from a long career as a Wall Street soothsayer. “Never retire” was No. 20.

Leading Geneticist Tracks Nazi Loot

He sets aside time each week to find the silver Judaica his family lost to the Nazis during the horrors of World War II.

Writing a Bestseller Didn’t Qualify Her for a Mortgage

When “Maid” became a bestseller and then a hit Netflix series, it looked to the world like she had become rich. But getting a mortgage was hard.

How I Built My Lawyer-Loving Super Niche

Here are tips to help you build or expand your own advisory niche, no matter where you choose to focus. (By Jen Dawson)

Music Student in Tune with Life at Retirement Community

A young pianist pursuing two master’s degrees is benefitting as much as seniors through her unique living arrangement.

401(k) Loans Surge While Emergency Savings Dwindle

A new T. Rowe Price study has raised alarms about rising 401(k) loans and a dip in emergency savings.

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Windfalls from Home Ownership Start to Erode

While first-quarter home-sale prices were up in most markets, other measures show residential real estate may not be as stable as it appears.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires $809M Retirement Advice RIA

The partnership with The Retirement Group in San Diego brings the firm’s total client assets to more than $82.7 billion.

Yes, There Is a Best Day of the Week to Book Your Flight, Study Confirms

In general, early-in-the week bookings can save you the most money, but it depends on the airline, a survey of domestic flights finds.

Rent Increases Vastly Outstrip Wage Growth in These Markets

A new Zillow analysis shows U.S. rents have surged in most markets over the last five years — but a couple cities are clear leaders.

Oklahoma Financial Advisor Duo Managing $200M Joins Raymond James

The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Shaley Sikes of Edmond, Okla.., previously was affiliated with Edward Jones.

Demand for Advisor Services Soars, Annual Industry Survey Reveals

The ranks of financial advisors surpassed 1 million in 2023, according to the Investment Adviser Industry Snapshot.

Washington State’s LTC Program May Get Nixed

In November, the state will vote on making the program tax voluntary, which would make the program financially unworkable.