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How the economy will change under Trump vs Biden Polls show that the economy is the most important issue in the election. President Joe Biden has a good record, but Americans are still angry over high prices. Former President Donald Trump is hoping that inflation-related angst will push him back into office.

Happy Juneteenth, may the spirit of freedom and resilience fill your heart with hope and joy.

Why Companies Grappling With 'Diversity Fatigue' Need to Change Their Approach to Juneteenth DEI fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion, frustration and skepticism around working toward a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. Champions of DEI like thought leaders, consultants, diversity officers, and others are committed, but there are a substantial number of companies that are fati...

Meeting Yourself Where You’re At No matter what situation you’re in, here’s the most important piece of advice: Ask for help. Nobody is born or finishes school or enters the job market knowing about all of this money stuff.

Gen Z Is Investing Earlier Than Boomers Ever Did. Here’s Why. Younger generations are getting an earlier start on investing, but older generations see more people putting their money to work.

US Household Net Worth Rises to Record as Stocks Keep Climbing US household wealth reached a fresh record to kick off 2024, powered by another jump in the value of Americans’ stock holdings.

There is currency stress on the horizon The key point for investors is: just because major currency markets have been quiet(ish) in the past decade, don’t assume this will continue. Tensions are building in the global economy that will not be easily resolved.

Our World Is Scarier Now. We Have to Change Our Investing Ways. Portfolios need to adjust to an era when national security trumps economics and profits, Joseph Quinlan writes in a guest commentary.

I cared for my dad under ‘hospital at home’ in his final weeks. The program is missing one big piece Innovation in health care delivery increasingly keeps patients out of the hospital by providing medical care in the home. As a result, care is being pushed into the home much earlier in the patient journey than ever before

How Much Happiness Can Your Salary Buy? Researchers Can’t Agree When it comes to income, is there a magic number?

Sorry Inflation Doomers, We're Heading in the Right Direction The latest data on consumer prices, retail sales and wages suggest that the too-hot first quarter was probably an aberration.

What I Got Wrong in a Decade of Predicting the Future of Tech The past decade included the longest bull run in the history of the stock market, due in part to the fastest and most transformative rollout of new technologies ever. In 2014, one in four people on earth had a smartphone; today, it’s nearly three in four. Think about that for a second, and all it ...

America Is Still Headed for a Soft Landing Don’t rule out a surprise rate cut this summer.

Why the Fed Is So Obsessed With Rent Rents are the biggest remaining obstacle for the US Federal Reserve in bringing inflation back down to its 2% target. That is, rents as measured in the consumer price index, a key yardstick for the Fed.

Biden Levies Sweeping Tariffs on Chinese Chips, Solar Cells, EVs President Biden has significantly escalated tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, from semiconductors and solar cells to electric vehicles.

Was the 401(k) a Mistake? How an obscure, 45-year old tax change transformed retirement and left most Americans out in the cold.

Can the strong dollar be tamed? US currency likely to stay stronger for longer with little obvious on the horizon to dent its strength.

How to Invest Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election Election Day in the U.S. is about six months away. Before voters head to the polls to cast their ballots, investors need to start thinking about how the highly contested presidential race — and the possibility of a divided Senate and House of Representatives — will impact their portfolios.

Why You Shouldn’t Sell Stocks in May—Even If You Go Away There are many reasons to buy or sell stocks. The calendar is not one of them.

To Sleep Better, Change What—and When—You Eat The right foods and strategic scheduling can improve your shut-eye.

Touchdown Tactics: Winning Strategies In Football And Finance When considering the mechanics of football, it’s not uncommon to draw parallels between the dynamics of the game and the principles of proper financial planning.

How Success Often Hinges On The Sacrifices We Make Our ability to resist temptation often plays an important role in whether or not we achieve our goals, particularly those related to health and fitness.

Influencers Love Ozempic—but They Aren’t Telling You About the Risks TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as the authorities on weight-loss drugs, but many posts don’t provide a complete picture of the hazards.

Here’s What It Will Take To Lower Inflation And Cut Interest Rates Expectations on interest rate cuts are being dialed back as 2024 inflation data has exceeded expectations. Here's what could change that.

The big new way to get rich Want to make a fortune? Target bored young men who want to make a fortune.

How To Best Manage Your Money In Retirement Learn effective money management strategies for retirement, covering savings, investments, and budgeting for a secure and fulfilling future.

People Think They Need $1.46 Million to Retire—They're Not Saving Enough To Get There Adults in the U.S. believe they will need an average of $1.46 million to retire comfortably, a number trending considerably higher than the current inflation rate, according to findings from Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Planning & Progress Study.

I asked 2 financial planners whether unmarried people need life insurance — their answer was almost always yes If you share a mortgage or kids, you should probably get life insurance even if you're not married. If you choose to forgo life insurance, it might still make sense to include an unmarried partner in a will. Make sure your partner and your family are both aware of what plans you have in place.

Powell Still Sees Room for the Fed to Cut Rates This Year The Fed chair said stronger-than-anticipated economic activity hasn’t changed the Fed’s expectation that declining inflation will allow for rate cuts.