Carol Hazard

May 30, 2024 | virginiabusiness.com | Carol Hazard

Reality bitesMost Gen Xers haven’t saved enough for retirement. What now? PublishedMay 30, 2024byCarol HazardMatt Dozier, who runs his family’s tank and trailer repair business, says he didn’t think about retirement until he was in his 40s. Photo by Mark RhodesGen Xers are next in line for retirement, and most are far from being prepared financially for their golden years. They face a substantial shortfall of funds needed for retirement and the largest savings gap of any generation.

Mar 28, 2024 | virginiabusiness.com | Carol Hazard

Out of balanceAccounting workforce shortage persistsPublishedMarch 28, 2024byCarol HazardA tax associate at Keiter, Kate Austin, 22, had full-time job offers before she started her senior year of college. It’s a reflection of the pressing demand for CPAs amid a major staffing shortage. Photo by Shandell TaylorKate Austin had a job waiting for her when she graduated last year from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Jul 30, 2023 | virginiabusiness.com | Carol Hazard

Home News Industries Banking/Finances Surge of credit card defaults ahead? Americans owe an all-time high of nearly $1 trillion on their credit cards, setting the stage for a possible surge in consumer delinquencies and defaults. “There are nascent signs of trouble brewing,” investment firm Glenmede Trust Co. warned in an April research note.