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Side Gigs For Physicians Boom As Salaries Flatten And Burnout Continues

Two physicians discuss their experience bringing side gigs into their professional experience and financial plan.

ByAdaira Landry, MD MEd,

Contributor

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Trump Wants To Give Farmers $10B Of The $364.6B You Already Paid

The president reportedly wants to send soybean farmers money for sales to China that they’ve lost to the trade war. It’s really a taxpayer subsidy.

ByErik Sherman,

Senior Contributor

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Student Loan Forgiveness Class Action Lawsuit Halted By Trump Administration

The Trump administration filed papers on Thursday seeking to pause a legal challenge over allegedly blocked student loan forgiveness due to the government shutdown.

ByAdam S. Minsky,

Senior Contributor

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One Smart Way To Enjoy Retirement: Move Back To Your College Town

Forbes screened nearly 1,000 locales to pick the 25 top places to enjoy retirement, weighing quality of life and leisure offerings from the arts to fine dining to golf.

ByWilliam P. Barrett,

Senior Contributor

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25 Best Places To Enjoy Your Retirement In 2025: Walla Walla And Other Top Spots

Find the best places in the U.S. to follow your retirement passions, including golf, hiking, boating, skiing, the arts, fine dining, restaurants and lifelong learning.

ByWilliam P. Barrett,

Senior Contributor

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How To Invest Like A Billionaire—At A Discount

Interesting game played by a British investment trust: buying shares of other investment trusts and holding companies at a discount to their liquidating values.

ByWilliam Baldwin,

Senior Contributor

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The Government Shutdown Puts Small Business Lending On Ice

The government shutdown halts SBA loan approvals, leaving small businesses without new financing. Short delays sting, but longer ones risk bigger fallout.

ByBrandon Kochkodin,

Forbes Staff

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“Goddess Of Wealth” Convicted In $6.7 Billion Ponzi Scheme

Zhimin Qian convicted in UK of money laundering related to one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history.

BySteve Weisman,

Contributor

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What The Government Shutdown Means For Older Adults And People With Disabilities

The well-being of older adults and people with disabilities may be in jeopardy, depending on how long the shutdown lasts.

ByHoward Gleckman,

Senior Contributor

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Study Critical Of Bureau Of Prisons Investigating Misconduct

Misconduct by employees is still a problem at the Bureau of Prisons. Further, a troubling and large backlog of cases, thousands, is problematic.

ByWalter Pavlo,

Contributor

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Mass Student Loan Forgiveness Emails Sent To Borrowers As IBR Pause Appears To Lift

The Department of Education sent out a flurry of student loan forgiveness emails for borrowers who have reached their eligibility threshold. Here are the details.

ByAdam S. Minsky,

Senior Contributor

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AI Agents Are Killing Apps—and Reshaping Business, Investing And Work

AI agents are ending the app era, changing how companies operate, how investors value SaaS, and how consumers work in the digital economy.

ByJaime Catmull,

Contributor

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5 Types Of Investment Risks You Need To Know About

While you can’t eliminate investment risks, understanding them is crucial for constructing and managing your portfolio. This article discusses five key investment risks.

ByTrue Tamplin,

Contributor

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An Education Savings Face Off: The Trump Account Vs The Updated 529 Plan

The enhanced 529 plan and the newly introduced Trump Account are giving families more to think about when planning for education and beyond. Decide which is best for you.

ByJuan Carlos Medina,

Contributor

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5 Ways To Tame Your Emotions In Financial Planning For Stock Options, RSUs, And Company Shares

Company loyalty and potential stock upside versus diversification to mitigate risk: How do you achieve a balance that works for your goals? A financial advisor explains.

ByBruce Brumberg, JD,

Contributor

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What Is Lifestyle Creep Costing You?

One risk of lifestyle creep is getting used to a standard of living that can't be supported when you stop working. How to balance today's desires with tomorrow's needs.

ByKristin McKenna,

Senior Contributor

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After 17 Years, Fintech Wealthfront Files For An IPO, Disclosing Fat Profits

The Palo Alto robo-advisor reported net profit of $123 million on $339 million in revenue over the past year.

ByJeff Kauflin,

Forbes Staff

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The Richest Places In Maine As Revealed By The Latest Census Data

Find out where can to visit the richest places in Maine of 2025.

ByAndrew DePietro,

Contributor

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The 15 Richest Places In Iowa, Latest Census Data Shows

Find out where the richest cities in Iowa are located. You may be surprised.

ByAndrew DePietro,

Contributor

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What Are The Richest Places In West Virginia? The Latest Census Data Has The Answer

Find out where you can see the richest cities in West Virginia.

ByAndrew DePietro,

Contributor