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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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401(k) RMD rules to know before you withdraw

Learn how and when to take 401(k) RMDs. Empower breaks down age rules, deadlines, taxes, and penalties so you can withdraw with confidence.

Leading the way: Female entrepreneurship is up 69%

Female-founded businesses have grown exponentially since 2019, while overall new business formation jumped 20% year over year in June.

Flex appeal — how flexibility benefits workers and employers

Flexible arrangements boost employee satisfaction and productivity, shaping the future of work.

What is a safe harbor 401(k)?

Learn how a safe harbor 401(k) works, its benefits for employers and employees, and how it helps satisfy IRS nondiscrimination testing requirements.

Summer job season is here — wages (and competition) are heating up

Teen summer wages are rising faster than inflation, but competition is stiff as a tight labor market makes landing one harder than ever.

June jobs report tops expectations with strong labor market

The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

Work gets a time shift as routines stretch and AI steps in

The modern workday is flexing with new rhythms, smart tech, and a fresh take on when and how work happens.

Pay transparency laws are extending their reach. Here’s why

Five more states are requiring employers to disclose pay information to job seekers in 2025, a continuing trend that’s making an impact across the country.

Tender offers let employees cash in — without an IPO

As IPOs have slowed, workers with the chance at a tender offer are still tuned into their equity compensation.

Soft skills stand up in the workplace

Emotional intelligence doesn’t show up on a balance sheet. But as technology reshapes how people work, it’s becoming one of the most valuable assets in the workplace.

Healthcare is the job market’s latest bright spot

With industry growth expected into the 2030s, healthcare remains a space with room to run for job seekers and switchers. 

Investing in Yourself: How mentorship can recharge careers and finances

Having a workplace mentor can help boost confidence and knowledge amid a tight labor market.

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