The oldest members of Generation X are turning 60 in 2025, and more than half believe they won’t be financially prepared for retirement in a few years.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence may be outpacing the ability of workers to integrate the new technology and apply it to improve productivity.

The Empowering Striking Workers Act would allow workers to be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits 14 days after going on strike.

The continued rise in chronic and high-cost conditions remain primary drivers of escalating medical costs in the United States.

A primary contributor is the lack of competition in the pharmaceutical market, especially for brand-name drugs protected by patents.

Although it helps provide preventive services, manage chronic conditions and coordinate patient care, the United States trails other high-income nations in total health care spending for primary care.

“In today’s competitive market, employers are seeking to balance employees’ benefits expectations with escalating costs,” according to the 2025 Benefit Plan Trends Survey from USI.

Analysts attribute the increase to consistent savings and positive stock market performance, despite market volatility at the beginning of the quarter.