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06/02/2026

Are you ready for school—again?

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

06/01/2026

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 25, 2026, highlights high-profile market drivers, commodity market moves, and economic data.

05/29/2026

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of May 18, 2026, highlights tech earnings, economic data, and the Treasury Quarterly Refunding Announcement.

05/28/2026

Over age 50? You may be able to catch-up on retirement.

Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

05/27/2026

LPL Research’s Marc Zabicki analyzes the Iran Conflict as it approaches its 90-day mark, examining U.S. military, economic, and diplomatic strategy. In addition, Marc also provides commentary on recent equity performance and how investors could look at the current market.

05/26/2026

When considering a record keeping system for your business, you need to ask yourself some very important questions

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

05/25/2026

This week’s Weekly Market Commentary discusses how Middle East tensions have dominated markets since late February, with ongoing uncertainty offset by diplomatic progress that has supported equities while risks remain reflected in fixed income and commodities. It also highlights that the U.S. econ...

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we hold dear. From all of us at Ford Financial Group, we are grateful.

05/22/2026

LPL Research discusses risks to the consensus — from inflation, AI spending shifts, and rates — that could challenge the strong earnings market narrative.

05/21/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming a more common expectation in early-career roles.

Recent data shows that about 4.2% of entry-level job postings now reference AI skills, nearly double the share from a year ago. Internship postings are even higher, with more than 10% including AI-related requirements.

The trend spans a range of industries, with the strongest presence in technology roles, along with growing adoption in areas like financial services and marketing.

At the same time, many students report learning these tools on their own, as formal training continues to catch up with workplace expectations.

While the overall job market for new graduates remains competitive, familiarity with AI tools is becoming one way candidates can stand out across a variety of roles.


Source:

As of March, 4.2% of full-time early-career jobs called for AI skills, nearly double the share from a year ago, according to Handshake's 2026 graduate report.