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Who is the Middle Class Now?
The definition of middle class can vary depending on who you ask. A young college graduate with a $22,000 entry-level job may consider herself middle class because her parents were,…
Read MoreThere’s no Ceiling on the Number of Housing Possibilities
America has long been dubbed the land of diversity, and our wide range of tastes is certainly reflected in our housing choices. There’s something for every preference, whether it be…
Read MoreLonger Life Means Longer List of Considerations
“As a man grows older, his medicine cabinet grows bigger.” That quote, from the 1948 film “Heaven Can Wait,” certainly seems to hold true 60+ years later as lifespans stretch…
Read MoreTaking Stock of Changing Financial Landscape
A recent report says 30-year returns won’t be as high as they were in the 20th century. According to the McKinsey Global Institute’s stock and bond market research, a 30-year-old…
Read MoreTaking Your Best Shot at House Hunting
It’s that time of year again. Homeowners have been painting, repairing, trimming and planting in an effort to get their properties ready for the spring real estate selling season. It’s…
Read MoreConsumption Isn’t Always a Dirty Word
The word consumption can take on a variety of meanings, some good and some bad. In the old days, consumption was an expression used to describe tuberculosis, presumably because the…
Read MoreCrisis Management: Focus on What you can Control
How do you choose what to worry about? In the 24-hour news cycle, we’re hit from all directions with the latest “crisis” the world is facing. Obesity. Sleep deprivation. Student-loan…
Read MoreEqual Pay Debate Worth Another Look
What are we aiming for when it comes to equal wages these days? Sometimes it seems like a moving target. For example, should two workers doing the same job get…
Read MoreWe’re Living in a Digital World
Madonna, David Bowie, Lady Gaga: Some of the most successful entertainers in show business have been renowned for reinventing themselves. But, when you think about how much our lives have…
Read MoreStatistics on Centenarians Don’t Always Make Sense
While it’s true that people, in general, are living longer than ever, unfortunately there’s no guarantee that applies to everyone across the board. A recent study showed men and women…
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