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Month: June 2024


The Impact of Accumulating Debt Before Retirement

Posted on June 30, 2024

As you approach retirement, managing your finances becomes increasingly crucial. One significant obstacle to a secure and comfortable retirement is… Read more

Posted in Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


Avoiding Poor Investment Strategies Before Retirement

Posted on June 29, 2024 Updated on June 30, 2024

Investment strategies play a crucial role in ensuring financial security during retirement. However, poor investment decisions can jeopardize your retirement… Read more

Posted in Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


The Risks of Relying Too Heavily on Social Security

Posted on June 28, 2024 Updated on June 27, 2024

Social Security has been a cornerstone of retirement planning for decades, providing a safety net for millions of retirees. However,… Read more

Posted in Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


The Importance of Saving Enough for Retirement

Posted on June 27, 2024 Updated on June 26, 2024

Retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, pursue hobbies, and spend time with loved ones…. Read more

Posted in Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


Underestimating Healthcare Costs Before Retirement

Posted on June 26, 2024

As retirement approaches, many people focus on savings and investment strategies but often overlook one of the most significant expenses… Read more

Posted in Education, Finance, Healthcare, Policy     


The Heartbreaking Tale of Connor McDavid

Posted on June 25, 2024

There is a peculiar and profound truth that underscores the beauty and cruelty of sports: even the best can lose…. Read more

Posted in Art, Education, Sports     


Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese: A Rivalry Built on Shared Excellence

Posted on June 23, 2024 Updated on June 23, 2024

In today’s WNBA match-up, two rising stars, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky,… Read more

Posted in Media, Rights and Equality, Sports     


Intersecting Crises: The Mutual Impact of Climate Change and Obesity on Public Health

Posted on June 21, 2024 Updated on June 23, 2024

As we thread our way through this 21st-century jungle of complexity, two unrelated crises have loomed large in their challenge… Read more

Posted in Climate, Education, Healthcare     


Overcoming Pharmacy Deserts: Ten Economic Strategies for Equitable Healthcare

Posted on June 19, 2024 Updated on June 19, 2024

In my previous article, “Vanishing Pharmacies in America’s Minority Neighborhoods,” I explored the alarming trend of pharmacy closures in Black… Read more

Posted in Healthcare, Policy     1 Comment     


The Shifting Power of the Freedom Caucus

Posted on June 18, 2024

The Freedom Caucus, a prominent and influential conservative bloc within the House of Representatives, has experienced significant changes in its… Read more

Posted in Finance, Policy     


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