Addiction is one the of most difficult chronic diseases to overcome. It is characterized by the overwhelming effect it has on the functions of the brain and body. One in seven Americans over  the age of twelve struggle with a substance problem, including addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs. The actual consequences of …

There are hundreds of careers out there. With so many options, it can feel impossible sometimes to settle on the right one. If you’re looking for your first career, or a new career, then you’re facing that decision-making process. You might feel a bit overwhelmed, but sometimes it helps if you narrow your options down. …

Saving money can sound synonymous with giving things up. When we save our money, it means we’re refraining, and saying no to a movie ticket, a vacation, a night out with friends, or a much-needed day at the spa can sound depressing. We’d all like a little more money, but few of us are willing …

Cars are expensive to own and maintain, but with the right care, they can last a decade – sometimes more. But many drivers have a bad habit of ignoring small repairs, which can lead to big and expensive repairs down the road. Yes, there are some issues that don’t need to be fixed right away, …

If you’re like most Americans, you work too hard. Other cultures, past and present, would find the amount of work and stress you undergo perplexing. We think of our work ethic as part of the American dream. However, if your dream is frying your nerves, maybe it’s time to try something new. We’re not suggesting …

  The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to put into effect a radical new mining code this week that will, in theory, divert more profit from mining company shareholders to the citizens of the Congo themselves. This new code could potentially blast prices for such electronic devices as electric car batteries and …

  The new tax law that took effect at the beginning of the year has been scrutinized and found wanting by a pair of Harvard economists — one a Democrat, the other a Republican. They say it will undoubtedly spur economic growth at a moderate level but not nearly enough to produce the revenue that …

  The economy is taking off, the national average salary of the American worker is on the rise, and at long last the statistics show that millennials are getting hitched and having babies. That’s all good financial news, especially when it comes to the homebuying industring. Yet the pundits now says that this could be …

  Almost half of the senior population pass away with less than ten thousand dollars in tangible assets. That’s according to a four year old study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. At the same time, senior debt is skyrocketing. Just ten years ago is was thought to be unusual for a senior citizen …