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You diligently contribute to your 401(k) with every paycheck, watch your balance grow, and assume your retirement savings are on a steady, predictable course. But your retirement plan is not a static account. It’s a complex financial product managed by employers and investment firms that can and do make changes.…

A state-issued license often serves as a hallmark of quality and trust in many professions. For instance, it signals that an individual has met minimum standards for education, training, and competence. This, in turn, provides a layer of protection for the public. However, a growing deregulation movement is challenging this…

Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal, yet it’s rarely as blatant as a pink slip with a “you’re too old” note attached. Instead, it often operates in the shadows, disguised as neutral-sounding corporate policies and cultural shifts. Consequently, these seemingly harmless changes can create an environment where older, more…

When you close on a home, you sign a mountain of paperwork. The single most important document in that pile is the mortgage agreement, a lengthy and dense contract that can feel impossible to fully understand. Tucked away in the boilerplate language are specific requirements regarding your homeowners insurance. These…