As consulting firms rapidly remake themselves to leverage AI, a small but growing number of consultants are leaving to rein it in. Instead of joining the broader exodus to tech, these consultants are focusing on the risks that AI systems, from chatbots to agents, pose to society. Namaan Mian, the chief operating officer of Management […]
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways If you’ve invested in building the right relationships before launching your solo agency, you almost certainly already know your first client. By asking for feedback from those in your network, instead of pitching and pushing to strangers, you will build exposure and find your first […]
How the four strategies ranked The study benchmarked four approaches for a baseline profile: a single female retiree, age 65, with $1 million in savings. Strategy A was the classic Bengen 4% rule. Strategy B was full annuitization of all savings into a nominal immediate life annuity. Strategy C was a one-time 50% annuity purchase […]
designer491/iStock via Getty Images Market Recap The municipal bond market rebounded during the second quarter of 2026 as elevated yields, supportive technical conditions, and resilient investor demand offset concerns surrounding record issuance, geopolitical uncertainty, and moderating economic growth. Following the significant repricing experienced during
Telegram, the messaging platform used by more than 1 billion people worldwide, is facing a major legal challenge in Australia over claims that it failed to stop the spread of terrorism-linked material. Australia’s online safety regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, launched civil penalty proceedings against Telegram in the Federal Court on Thursday, according to an official […]
Embedded finance has been able to put financial products almost anywhere. The trend is now one of verticalization, according to Renata Caine, senior vice president and general manager of embedded finance at Green Dot. The premise is straightforward. A payment capability designed to work across hundreds of businesses may provide access, but businesses do not […]
ASE Industrial ADR earnings beat by $0.05, revenue fell short of estimates
China’s latest breakthrough suggests AI hardware could become a lot more competitive. Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Hello, Reader. Artificial intelligence is getting cheaper and more efficient, and China is a big reason why. Here at Smart Money, we’ve discussed how China is developing remarkable AI systems at significantly […]
There are some serious opportunities and yields available in corporate bonds right now. For investors, the challenge is how to best access them. Thankfully, ETFs offer a variety of flexible, tradable strategies to help craft a bespoke allocation in portfolios. The American Century Select High Yield ETF (AHYB) and the American Century Diversified Corporate Bond […]
How advice firms can protect clients when owners step back or leave the business will be examined at Money Marketing Interactive London 2026. The panel, titled Putting clients first when planning your exit, will explore what responsible succession planning looks like when client outcomes, rather than business valuations, drive the process. Succession planning remains a […]