Well-intentioned financial guidance from previous generations often fails to account for today's economic realities. From home ownership to savings accounts, we examine the advice that hasn't aged well and what you should consider instead.
As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.
Personal finance authority Suze Orman cuts through the noise with six straightforward, often challenging, principles for achieving financial security. From emergency funds to retirement planning, her no-nonsense guidance demands attention.
Intuit expands its ecosystem with a dual-pronged strategy, launching a career development program for accounting students while integrating Checkr's background check services directly into its payroll and enterprise platforms, aiming to solidify its role from talent cultivation to HR operations.
A Utah couple with a $180,000 income sought advice on using a $7,300 bonus. Dave Ramsey's firm counsel: shore up emergency savings, attack their HELOC debt, and postpone both a long-awaited honeymoon and speculative IPO investing until their financial foundation is secure.
Former Meta senior engineer Igor Tsvetkov reveals the intense pressure and bureaucratic hurdles he faced when attempting to step down from a high-stress role, ultimately leading to his return to Google—a case study in the hidden challenges of senior-level career mobility.
Canadian National Railway announced the retirement of veteran investor relations executive Stacy Alderson, capping a 30-year career. Vice President of Engineering Jamie Lockwood will assume the expanded role of VP, Investor Relations and Special Projects, as the railway giant navigates a strategic transition.
Facing what CEO Peter Vanacker calls the 'deepest and longest downturn' of his career, LyondellBasell reported Q1 2025 results while detailing a new $500 million cash improvement plan. The chemical giant is leaning into portfolio restructuring and its global supply network to weather trade policy uncertainty and weak demand.
With his term winding down, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered rare, pointed advice to his eventual successor during a recent press conference, emphasizing the imperative of maintaining the central bank's independence from political influence.
The Adecco Group is making a strategic pivot into higher-margin HR and talent consulting through its LHH brand, a move analysts say could reshape its valuation narrative amid a challenging stock performance history.
The pharmaceutical giant's final major U.S. facility will rise in Pennsylvania's historic Lehigh Valley, aiming to produce its promising triple-hormone drug retatrutide and bolster domestic supply chains for blockbuster obesity treatments.
Former President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and economic advisor, as his pick to lead the central bank. The nomination comes as incumbent Chair Jerome Powell faces a federal investigation related to his congressional testimony.
Certified financial planner and popular financial educator Kevin Lum outlines a crucial mindset shift for those nearing or in retirement, urging them to move beyond accumulation and toward purposeful living.
Christie Oster, a recently honored middle school educator in Lafayette Parish, faces serious felony charges following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a former student, casting a shadow over her celebrated career.
Three decades on, Warren Buffett's 1994 shareholder letter, featuring his iconic 'Hope Diamond' analogy, continues to offer a masterclass in capital allocation, challenging the modern obsession with control and highlighting the power of partial ownership in exceptional businesses.
Barrick Gold Corporation appoints Helen Cai, a current board member with deep capital markets expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move is seen as reinforcing the mining giant's focus on disciplined financial strategy and project funding in a volatile commodity market.
A couple earning $380,000 annually faces a classic high-cost dilemma: Should they stretch for a $1.8 million dream home now or wait? With a hefty down payment saved but significant student debt, their debate highlights the tension between future earnings potential and present financial anxiety in today's premium housing markets.
Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.
Abigail Fisher, a seasoned HR leader with two decades of experience, is set to rejoin Grant Thornton UK in late February as its inaugural Chief People Officer, signaling a renewed focus on culture and talent.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland launches its 2026 CA Rising Stars search, introducing a new 'Community and Social Value' award to recognize young professionals driving ethical and technological change in the field.
