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I want to be rich by the time I retire, so I asked financial advisors for 5 golden rules to follow

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May 02, 2025

I want to be rich by the time I retire, so I asked financial advisors for 5 golden rules to follow

By Jen Glantz

Not only does she want financial freedom now, but she wants to make sure that in retirement, she has the money to live the kind of life she wants to live.

Hiring managers are increasingly looking for AI skills, says LinkedIn COO: Those that embrace it ‘will be seen as the future leaders’

By Ryan Johnston

C-suite executives are adding AI skills to their LinkedIn profiles. Here's what LinkedIn's COO says that means for the hiring process.

Trump signs executive order to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS

By Patrick Smith

The president said public funding of the media networks was "outdated and unnecessary but corrosive to the appearance of journalistic independence."

Trump's tax package could include 'SALT' deduction relief. Here's who stands to benefit

By Kate Dore, CFP®, EA

President Donald Trump's tax package could include changes to the SALT deduction limit. Here's who could benefit.

Trump calls on Fed once again to lower rates after solid April jobs report

By Kevin Breuninger

President Donald Trump issued his latest call for the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, following a better-than-expected jobs report for April.

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 2, 2025

By Glen Luke Flanagan

See Friday’s report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

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