We landed in Lyon just as France was celebrating a World Cup win. Sitting at the iconic Café Comptoir Abel in the heart of the city, we listened to cheers drifting in through the open windows. I found myself wondering how many people watching from the apartments above were doing so from the unmistakable folds…
Welcome to this week’s edition of 401(k) Real Talk, where Fred Barstein, contributing editor for Wealth Management’s RPA channel, reviews all of last week’s industry news and selects the five most important/interesting stories. Related:401(k) Real Talk Episode 203: July 29, 2026 Worth Reading: Read the full raw transcript below: Greetings & a warm welcome to…
Nordic countries take five of the top six places in the world happiness rankings. Only Costa Rica breaks their dominance of the top 6. But, They also have some of the highest tax rates on earth. Whilst there is a theory, higher tax reduces growth and living standards, the paradox is that as tax…
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Many public-sector decisions require allocating scarce attention under uncertainty. We examine whether algorithmic risk assessments improve child-protection decisions, where supervisors decide which cases need closer scrutiny. In a randomized evaluation of 4,752 child referrals over 14 months in Northampton County, supervisors received an algorithmic risk score alongside standard case records. Access to the score increased…
The dream of many investors is to create a portfolio that does the work for you: to build a big enough portfolio that the long-term power of compounding does more for your wealth creation than you are. The good news is that it’s very achievable. With the proper planning, discipline, and long-term commitment, you can…
I’ve been following the work of Studio de Lostanges, the exceptionally well-made clothing label from sisters Louise and Jeanne Tresvaux du Fraval, for a few years now. Based in Brittany, the duo produce one collection each year inspired by regional craft and maritime workwear, with garments made almost entirely within the region using natural fibers,…
Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 04, 2026 Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc. For release at 4:30 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday…
Disney posted mixed quarterly results on Wednesday, far surpassing Wall Street expectations for earnings while slightly missing estimates for revenue. The company’s quarterly results were once again lifted by its parks and streaming divisions. Revenue for Disney’s experiences segment, which includes global theme parks and cruises, was up 10% year over year to $9.97 billion….
Two Ascend platform firms, PP&Co and LMC, expanded in California and New York, respectively. Processing Content San Jose, California-based PP&Co acquired Ami Shah, effective as of Aug. 1. Meanwhile, Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader LMC opened a new office with the addition of Ricky Spike and his team from Ives, Sultan & Spike CPAs, effective as of…
