The 401(k) Crisis: Why Record Numbers of Workers Are Raiding Their Retirement Funds—And What It Costs Them

WASHINGTON — In an economy marked by stubborn inflation, high interest rates, and soaring housing costs, millions of American workers are making a desperate financial calculation. Faced with immediate emergencies, a record share of the workforce is tapping into their future to survive the present. Data released in Vanguard’s landmark How America Saves report reveals…

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The Shrinking Safety Net: Navigating Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits for Part-Time Workers

In the modern American labor market, the traditional "9-to-5" full-time career is increasingly sharing the stage with part-time, gig, and flexible contract work. Yet, as the nature of employment shifts, the infrastructure of social support—specifically health insurance—has struggled to keep pace. For millions of Americans working fewer than 30 hours a week, the prospect of…

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Navigating Regulatory Headwinds: Federal Agencies Tighten Oversight on Lending to Unauthorized Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that signals a significant shift in the intersection of federal immigration policy and financial regulation, three of the nation’s primary banking regulators issued joint guidance on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the National Credit…

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