Many people saving in 401(k) accounts get a company match from their employer. But that money may not yet belong to them. Someone may have to remain employed with a company for up to six years to take full control of those matching funds — a longer timeline than is typical for many workers, which…
Singapore tops the list in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index by INSEAD and Portulans Institute. Calvin Chan Wai Meng | E+ | Getty Images Singapore has claimed the top position in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) for the first time, bolstered by its robust education systems, sound governance and a proactive approach…
Zames Chew and Amos Chew are the co-founders of Repair.sg. Courtesy of Repair.sg Growing up, Zames Chew thought he wanted to work a white-collar role at a company like Google, but his career took a different turn. Today, the 26-year-old runs the Singapore-based handyman service Repair.sg, alongside his 24-year-old brother and co-founder, Amos Chew. In…
Daniel Gray and his husband, Douglas, and their dog. Courtesy: Daniel Gray On Oct. 23, the day after Daniel Gray’s 56th birthday, he received an email that made him feel like he was dreaming: The U.S. Department of Education would forgive his more than $170,000 student loan balance. “I could not believe it,” Gray said….
Paris Hilton is successful many times over. The reality TV star turned entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of 11:11 Media, a global entertainment company she aims to become “the next Disney” that combines her passions in music, beauty, fashion and philanthropy. But people haven’t always believed in her business savvy. “For a long time,…
In the U.S., postings for entry-level jobs have declined about 35% since January 2023, per data from labor research firm Revelio Labs. Cemile Bingol | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images As more companies brazenly declare AI-driven layoffs in 2025, the first jobs on the chopping block appear to be junior positions and entry-level jobs. Graduate…
A college degree is often considered the ticket to a well-paying career, and more than three million new graduates enter the workforce every year banking on that promise. However, this year, those armed with a newly minted diploma have faced one of the toughest job markets in a decade. And next year could be as…
Douglas and Heather Boneparth Photo: Sylvie Rosokoff Love is complicated. Add in money and it gets even more so. But in their new book “Money Together,” Heather and Douglas Boneparth argue that having honest and proactive discussions about finances can make partners closer — and eventually, wealthier. They begin their book, published last month, with…
Neurodiverse professionals may see unique benefits from artificial intelligence tools and agents, research suggests. With AI agent creation booming in 2025, people with conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia and more report a more level playing field in the workplace thanks to generative AI. A recent study from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade found…
A recent string of high-profile layoffs have taken up headlines and caused anxiety in the workforce. Companies announced 153,074 layoffs in October, adding up to 1.1 million cut announcements for the year, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That makes it the worst year for layoff notices since 2009, CNBC reported. But job…
