The Slacker generation might have been slacking off when it came to planning for retirement: Gen X consistently ranks in surveys as the least-prepared group for when they stop earning.
Why it matters: The first members of Gen X were born in January 1965, which means they turn 59½ this month and can start withdrawing money from 401(k) and other retirement accounts without paying a penalty.
The world's second largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas, sets sail next week from Port Canaveral, Florida with a focus on "weekend energy."
Why it matters: Royal Caribbean is betting on the short cruise trend with its newest ship that it has dubbed "the world's biggest weekend" and the "ultimate short getaway."
As we head into the thick of summertime in the workplace, all the simmering issues that make coordinating a remote workforce challenging are coming to a boil.
Why it matters: Summer is a flashpoint at the office.
Why it matters: Sellers never technically had to offer compensation to the buyer's agent — and that number has technically always been negotiable — but it's certainly status quo.
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