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Introducing the Investopedia Advisor Council: An editorially-selected group of independent U.S.-based financial advisors who showcase a commitment to making financial education more accessible for all, and are dedicated to empowering fellow advisors, their clients, and Investopedia readers.  These founding 25 Advisor Council members applied to this program, and are paid Investopedia contributors sharing their expertise by writing articles and contributing to other editorial initiatives on an as-needed basis to further our joint financial literacy missions. Read on to learn about the founding cohort of the Investopedia Advisor Council, in alphabetical order by last name:  Sammy Azzouz is the President and…

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Retirement today looks very different from a generation ago. Instead of slowing down, Americans now see retirement as a time to stay active, travel, explore passions, or even start new ventures. While these dreams are evolving, financial confidence isn’t keeping pace. A study from Edelman Financial Engines (EFE) shows that many feel unsure about affording the retirement they want. That’s where a retirement income certified professional (RICP) can help. Key Takeaways 38% of those without financial advisors said the the top area where they want support is retirement income planning, a 14 percentage point increase from 2023. A retirement income…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the US-China relations myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Almost half of the big US companies operating in China have been adversely affected by overcapacity in the country, according to a new survey, underscoring deepening concerns about sluggish demand and rising deflationary pressures in the world’s second-largest economy.An annual survey by the US-China Business Council found that overcapacity had hit 42 per cent of respondents, up significantly from the 25 per cent that reported an impact last year.This year was the first that overcapacity was among the 10 biggest challenges to…

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There was a time when the word “retirement” invited a blank stare from 25-year-olds, but that may be changing for Generation Z. This is the generation of people born between 1997 and 2012, putting them in the age bracket of 13 to 28 in 2025. Gen Zers are contributing to 401(k) plans at an earlier age than millennials, the generation just before them. Some surveys have found that Gen Z places a high value on retirement, even though they may be struggling to build their finances today. Here’s what the research says about Gen Z’s retirement plans. Gen Z and…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.OpenAI plans to take a cut from online product sales made directly through ChatGPT, as the Sam Altman-led group looks to further develop ecommerce features in the hunt for new revenues.The San Francisco-based company currently displays products on the platform with an option to click through links to online retailers. It also announced a partnership with payments group Shopify in April. According to multiple people familiar with the proposals, it now aims to integrate a checkout system into ChatGPT, which ensures users…

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Image: Dubai Media Office Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched a new interactive guide highlighting some of the city’s top indoor sports destinations, encouraging residents and visitors to stay active throughout the summer. Released under the ongoing #DubaiDestinations summer campaign, the guide features a wide range of family-friendly venues where people of all ages can enjoy sports in air-conditioned comfort. Activities include football, volleyball, basketball, padel, spin cycling, martial arts, yoga, indoor golf, bowling and ice skating. The initiative aims to reinforce Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s most vibrant and…

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