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The Power of Mindfulness
It seems everywhere you turn these days, from news shows to news articles to local advertisements, there’s this idea of promoting “mindfulness” in our day-to-day lives. Mindfulness is generally accepted…
Read MoreHealth Tips from Around the World
These days, it’s difficult to tell if America is still the greatest country in the world or one that has slipped from its pedestal. Perhaps it depends upon the measuring…
Read MoreMedicare Reform Outlook: Uncertain
With a new administration in the nation’s highest office, there is growing debate about Medicare reform. The federal program, which helps provide health insurance to those over 65 and certain…
Read MoreHigher Education Cost Inflation Helps Lead to Legitimizing of MOOCs
Almost 40 percent of high school graduates accepted for college admission ultimately do not attend the following year. The reason? College is expensive: The average college graduate emerged with about…
Read MoreU.S. Housing Market Update
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose from 3.5 percent to 4.25 percent after the presidential election. While higher rates might deter potential homebuyers — particularly young first-timers — residential real…
Read MorePrescription for Retail Therapy
How much do you use of what you buy? Research reveals that Americans throw away 30 percent to 40 percent of the food they purchase.1 That’s just food, most of…
Read MoreTake a Look at Life Insurance
Middle-aged adults have a plethora of middle-aged financial priorities. It’s hard to even call them priorities because each one is important; it’s just a matter of spreading the money you…
Read MoreThe Future of Globalization
There was a time, at the end of the 20th century, when globalization was celebrated. We became more connected with the rest of the world. We could communicate and share…
Read MoreSleep and Other Surprising Economic Factors
As a result of all modern society’s demands, researchers say people are sleeping less than ever. Common sleep inhibitors include stress, alcohol consumption, smoking, lack of physical activity and excessive…
Read MoreFor the Health of Marriage
Turns out marriage can do more for your heart than fill it with love. A recent study found that, among other health benefits, married people have a higher probability of…
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