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Trends in Jobs and Education
It’s that time of year. Student graduates have crossed the tassel from one side of the cap to the other, parents are both teary-eyed and relieved, and millions of wide-eyed…
Read MoreSurprising Findings
Sometimes, hidden among the gloom and doom news headlines and economic predictions, we find little nuggets of information that surprise and can even make our day. For example, thanks to…
Read MoreBest-Laid Plans
A recent survey revealed that six out of 10 Americans believe they are inadequately prepared for a financial emergency, and only 50 percent feel that they are overall financially secure.…
Read MoreLongevity Decisions
People over age 90 are now the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. By mid-century, this population is expected to quadruple. Many researchers currently are studying what the commonalities…
Read MoreHappy Breeds More Happy
In the 20th century, the typical retirement lasted about 10 to 15 years. These days, if you retire in your 60s, your golden years could last upward of 30 years…
Read MoreFunny About Money
Money is both basic and complicated. It enables us to get the things we want, yet people are often reluctant to talk about how much they make, how much they…
Read More2015: Beyond the Cold
As parts of the country dig out from under the snow this winter, it’s important to remember that, despite life’s uncertainties, you can always count on one thing: Spring will…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On
During World War II, the British government used a poster campaign to help the general public prepare for and deal with the realities of war on their personal lives. The…
Read MoreLove and Marriage
As the song goes, “love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage.” Interesting then, that if you don’t put the horse in front of the cart, things go…
Read MoreConsumption
In society, consumption means a variety of things. Economically speaking, the term refers to the purchase of consumer goods. In ecology, consumption refers to the natural food chain. And finally,…
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