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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/27/colorado-special-session-what-happened/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>What the Colorado Legislature Did During its Special Session to Tackle a $750M Budget Hole | The Colorado Sun</strong></a></p>



<p>State lawmakers recently concluded a special legislative session aimed at filling another sizeable hole in Colorado’s budget. In addition to some tax changes to address some of the budget shortfall, lawmakers tackled topics such as artificial intelligence and food assistance.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/08/22/proposed-social-security-style-long-term-care-benefit-gets-high-marks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Proposed Social Security-Style Long-Term Care Benefit Gets High Marks | ThinkAdvisor</strong></a></p>



<p>A bill under consideration in the U.S. Congress would establish a Social Security-style insurance fund to help cover the costs of long-term care. A recent analysis of the proposed legislation found it has the potential to significantly reduce the portion of retiree households that struggle with money.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.nextavenue.org/the-ai-skills-gap-and-why-50-workers-are-uniquely-positione/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The AI Skills Gap and Why 50+ Workers Are Uniquely Positioned to Bridge It | Next Avenue</strong></a></p>



<p>Middle-aged workers worried about falling behind as artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace could be missing an opportunity to demonstrate their worth, some experts say. They argue older workers’ knowledge and experience—especially their experience with other transformational technology like the internet and email—actually give them an advantage over younger workers when it comes to working with AI because they know what questions to ask.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><a href="https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/why-doing-what-you-ought-in-retirement-beats-doing-whatever-you-want">Retirees: Doing What You &#8216;Ought&#8217; Beats Doing What You Want | Kiplinger</a></strong></p>



<p>Many people look forward to the freedom of retirement, but that freedom can also feel like a let-down after a lifetime of productivity. Here are some tips for homing in on purpose and direction while still enjoying the leisure and flexibility of retirement.</p>



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<p><em>News You Should Know is a digest of news from publications around the nation about finance, investing, and retirement.</em></p>


News You Should Know: The Results of the Colorado Legislature’s Special Session


<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/04/sovereign-wealth-funds-donald-trump-what-is-it-why" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What is a Sovereign Wealth Fund and Why is Trump Creating One Now? | The Guardian</a></h2>



<p>President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury and Commerce Departments to create a sovereign wealth fund. Common in oil-rich countries like Norway and Saudia Arabia, sovereign wealth funds often serve as a national pool into which countries can invest surplus funds for the greater good.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2025/survey-raising-taxes.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Survey Finds Support for Raising Taxes for Social Security | AARP</a></h2>



<p>The country may be sharply divided politically, but Americans can agree on the value of Social Security. In a new survey from AARP and the National Academy of Social Insurance, 85% of respondents said Social Security benefits should be maintained or increased, even if that means paying higher taxes. That support is consistent across party lines, with strong majorities of Republicans, Democrats, and independents all supporting increasing revenue.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://fortune.com/article/personal-finance-classes-are-popular/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Personal Finance Classes are the New Hotness on Campus | Fortune</a></h2>



<p>In school districts around the country, there’s a growing emphasis on the importance of teaching financial literacy, and that trend continues into college. In fact, students are so eager to sign up for personal finance classes that some colleges and universities have waitlists for those courses.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/public-health-worker-shortage-could-mean-challenges-long-term-care-providers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Public Health Worker Shortage Could Mean Challenges For Long-Term Care Providers | McKnights Senior Living</a></h2>



<p>A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found there’s a significant gap between the number of public health workers needed around the country and actual staffing levels. The report said public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, but the Department of Health and Human Services has taken some steps to address the shortage.</p>



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<p><em>News You Should Know is a digest of news from publications around the nation about finance, investing, and retirement.</em></p>


News You Should Know: Trump Moves to Establish U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund


<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.ncpers.org/costs-of-pension-reforms-income-inequality" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hidden Costs of Pension Reforms: Rising Income Inequality, Lagging Economic Growth | National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems</a></h2>



<p>Changes to the defined benefit pension landscape—including the shift from pensions to defined contribution plans like 401(k)s in the private sector—have contributed to worsening income equality among retirees over the years, according to new research. The study, from the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems, also concluded that income inequality has an overall negative effect on the economy by limiting growth.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://apnews.com/article/interest-rates-prices-inflation-federal-reserve-economy-2cd182eb34a7d6772ff573bec0bcf64d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jerome Powell Says Fed to Soon Begin Reducing Interest Rates | AP News</a></h2>



<p>Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed he’s ready to start lowering interest rates. At the Fed’s annual conference in Wyoming, Powell said it’s time for policy to adjust as inflation has eased and the job market has cooled. Though Powell didn’t specify when the central bank will start to lower rates, many experts expect the first cut to come when the Federal Open Market Committee meets in September.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.cpr.org/2024/08/25/colorado-talk-about-dementia-campaign/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Colorado Hopes to Raise Awareness of Dementia, Start Conversations, With New Campaign | Colorado Public Radio</a></h2>



<p>The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is launching a new campaign called “Talk About Dementia.” The campaign aims to raise awareness about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, which can often go undiagnosed. Since early detection can be important for treatment, officials hope the campaign can help lessen dementia’s impact in the state.</p>



<h2 style="color:#000000;" class="wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/08/15/long-term-care-costs-emerge-as-a-top-issue-for-older-americans/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Long-Term Care Costs Emerge as a Top Issue for Older Americans | ThinkAdvisor</a></h2>



<p>Paying for health care is one of the top concerns for retirees and those who are preparing for retirement. A new survey of Americans aged 50 and older found people are especially concerned about the cost of home care, assisted living, and nursing home care. The cost of acute medical care was the second-highest concern, followed by the cost of prescription medications.</p>



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