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- Why has the UAE left Opec – and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. [TheTopNews] Read More.9 mins ago - Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle beginsThe case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI. [TheTopNews] Read More.21 mins ago
- Nearly half of Gen X workers are delaying retirement as rising costs, stagnant w...
For the generation that should be in its "peak savings years," the prospect of retiring on time has shifted from a plan to a prayer.A newly released Employee Financial Wellness Survey by PwC found that nearly 50% of Gen X employees are pushing back their retirement dates, citing stagnant wages, rising everyday costs, and a lack of liquid savings.Additionally, only 38% of Gen Xers believe they can retire when they originally planned, and more than half of this demographic expect to withdraw funds from their retirement accounts early to cover short-term costs."For employers, this isn’t a future problem. Financial anxiety during peak career years can affect focus and engagement," PwC researchers write. "If the risks are clear, the question is why more employees aren’t taking action. It’s not a lack of desire. Most employees want stability, confidence and to feel in control. But many don’t feel equipped to get there."TEEN INVESTOR BOOM: WHY WALL STREET IS CHASING YOUNGEST GENERATIONS EARLIER THAN EVERThe primary driver of this retirement delay is the inability to save as inflation eats away at monthly expenses, the report notes. Twenty-five percent of the total workforce is living without a buffer, and nearly half cannot meet basic household expenses."[Forty-nine percent] say their compensation isn’t keeping up with costs. As expenses rise faster than income, day-to-day trade-offs are becoming routine. Employees aren’t just feeling squeezed. They’re making difficult financial decisions to stay afloat," the PwC report continues..As a result, when Gen Xers cannot afford to leave their current jobs, the entire corporate ladder stalls, creating business risks, with companies facing higher costs as older talent remains on payroll longer than expected."When employees dip into retirement funds early or delay retirement altogether, it affects more than personal finances and retirement plan leakage," the report says. "It may also influence workforce planning, healthcare costs, succession timing and overall organizational stability."The findings also show that a significant portion – 41% – of the workforce feel they were never given the tools to manage a crisis of this magnitude, leading to a sense of being "overwhelmed" by financial choices.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREPwC provided a call to action for employees and their employers, encouraging them to reduce the stigma around financial education, foster trust through human coaches, emphasize skill building and focus on day-to-day finances before long-term goals."Employees define financial wellness simply: less stress, fewer surprises and the… [TheTopNews] Read More.33 mins ago - What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration
Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s InfluenceThe exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
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