Trump’s deportations put California’s immigrant labor force at risk

From citrus farms in the Central Valley to construction sites where homes and businesses are being rebuilt after devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, California relies heavily on immigrant workers and entrepreneurs. As the Trump administration continues to ramp up immigration enforcement, industries key to the state’s $4 trillion economy like agriculture, construction and hospitality could…

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Global retirement systems compared for long-term security

Retirement funding looks very different depending on where you live. While the United States leans heavily on voluntary 401(k)-style savings plans, other nations rely on mandatory contributions or more traditional pensions to ensure broad coverage and steady income. Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index takes these structural differences into consideration when ranking some of the…

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Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment

A student studies in the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas at Austin on February 22, 2024 in Austin, Texas.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images When the Trump administration first announced in April that it would soon resume student loan collection efforts, it said notices for wage garnishment would resume “later this summer.” It’s…

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