With companies spending more than ever on artificial intelligence, they are also tracking how employees use AI in unprecedented detail. Yet many CEOs hope, but still can’t tell, if it’s making workers more productive. More than two-thirds of enterprises still rely on estimates, like time saved or projected cost reductions, rather than measured financial results…
It’s a challenging labor market for those just starting out, and new job seekers will likely have to recalibrate their earning potential. Today’s college seniors expect to make about $80,000 one year after graduation, according to a survey of undergraduates pursuing a bachelor’s degree by real estate site Clever in February and March. Yet, the average…
Paul Bradbury | Ojo Images | Getty Images College graduates in the Class of 2026 are stepping into a radically different student loan landscape, one with fewer repayment options and stricter rules on debt forgiveness compared to previous years. The revisions to the federal lending system follow the passage of President Donald Trump‘s “big beautiful bill”…
Gatot Adriansyah | Istock | Getty Images As artificial intelligence restructures the workforce and reduces the number of entry-level opportunities, an alternative is emerging for recent college grads struggling to find jobs: going back to school. Nearly 78% of those who are considering graduate school said they plan to enroll in a program within 12 months, according…
Specker/vedfelt | Digitalvision | Getty Images Amid the U.S. war with Iran, some young investors have gotten their first taste of market volatility. “An early decline can make the market feel unusually dangerous when volatility is a normal part of long-term investing,” said certified financial planner Douglas Boneparth, president and founder of Bone Fide Wealth, a…
Anchiy | E+ | Getty Images Relying on your parents for money can help you to become independent. But it can also create problems in your relationship if not handled well, experts say. About two-thirds, or 64%, of parents with Gen Z children — those between the ages of 18 and 28 — say their…
Chuck Savage | The Image Bank | Getty Images Read more CNBC personal finance coverage “For young people early in their career, unemployment can be particularly harsh,” said Michele Evermore, a senior fellow at the National Academy of Social Insurance, a nonprofit that focuses on the country’s safety net. “They have had less time to pull…
A sign is displayed at the Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building on June, 2025, in Washington. Kevin Carter | Getty Images The Department of Labor on Monday proposed a rule that would allow 401(k) plans to more easily include alternative assets such as cryptocurrency, real estate and private market assets. The proposal is in…
Pets are part of the caregiving process and employers are taking notice. As companies expand benefits to cover a wide variety of employee caregiving needs, back-up care for pets is becoming a more popular work perk along with back-up care for children and aging parents. Back-up care is short-term, often employer-subsidized support that is used…
Senior couple having coffee in front of suburban home Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images For many couples, money is a source of stress: They might be facing credit card debt or student loans, trying to buy a house, or figuring out child care. Talking about it could help. But people in romantic relationships…
