Suppress Zephr
- The AI question every job candidate on interview should be prepared to answer - AI may not be responsible for most layoffs to date, but workers will increasingly need to defend their jobs in terms that directly relate to the technology.
- Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says - While exchange-traded funds with lower fees let you keep more investment gains, cost may not always be the most important factor to consider, experts say.
- Unmarried couples aren't viewed as 'a default unit' at end of life, advisor says. Why that matters - For the 9.5 million U.S. households headed by unmarried couples, a partner's death wouldn't come with the 'automatic safety net' that their married peers get.
- To lower crypto investment risk, the market is starting to diversify - Cryptocurrency market volatility won't go away, but the market is beginning to apply portfolio diversification ideas to assets like bitcoin.
- Most homebuyers don't shop around for a mortgage, research shows. Why that's a bad idea - Because interest rates and closing costs vary among lenders, not shopping around for the best mortgage terms can be a costly mistake.
- Roomba's bankruptcy may wreck a lot more than one robot vacuum maker - Roomba's bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&A experts.
- Some student loan borrowers pay 'more than necessary,' advisor says. What to know about relief programs - Many federal student loan borrowers surveyed said they don't know about income-driven repayment plans or the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates — more are losing at least $100,000 - From 2020 to 2024, the 60-plus age group's reported losses have jumped 300% to $2.4 billion from $600 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
- Commercial real estate deal volume drops for the first time in nearly two years - Commercial real estate has had a rough year after gaining momentum coming out of the pandemic.
- Corporate America is upbeat on economy, but less so on President Trump's handling of it: CNBC CFO survey - A majority of CFOs are optimistic on the economy and see no recession in 2026, but their view of Trump's handling of the job of president is lukewarm at best.