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Work Less, Spend Less: How Retiring Boomers may Impact the Economy

May 2, 2017

The economy has grown, in large part, because consumers are spending more money. It remains to be seen whether that trend will continue as more of the massive baby boomer…

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A 100-Year Lifespan: Ways to Help Increase Enjoyment

April 25, 2017

The average life expectancy of a baby born in the U.S. today is 80 years. However, this prediction assumes prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of birth stay the…

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The Power of Mindfulness

April 18, 2017

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…

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Health Tips from Around the World

April 11, 2017

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…

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Medicare Reform Outlook: Uncertain

April 4, 2017

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…

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Higher Education Cost Inflation Helps Lead to Legitimizing of MOOCs

March 28, 2017

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…

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March 27, 2017

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U.S. Housing Market Update

March 22, 2017

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…

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Prescription for Retail Therapy

March 14, 2017

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…

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Take a Look at Life Insurance

March 8, 2017

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…

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