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Month: June 2024

Finance Healthcare Policy

The Impact of Accumulating Debt Before Retirement

caryJune 30, 2024

As you approach retirement, managing your finances becomes increasingly crucial. One significant obstacle to a secure and comfortable retirement is accumulating debt. High levels of debt can strain your fixed retirement income and jeopardize your financial stability. Understanding the impact of debt […]

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Finance Healthcare Policy

Avoiding Poor Investment Strategies Before Retirement

caryJune 29, 2024

Investment strategies play a crucial role in ensuring financial security during retirement. However, poor investment decisions can jeopardize your retirement savings and affect your quality of life. Understanding common investment mistakes and learning how to avoid them can help you maximize your […]

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Finance Healthcare Policy

The Risks of Relying Too Heavily on Social Security

caryJune 28, 2024

Social Security has been a cornerstone of retirement planning for decades, providing a safety net for millions of retirees. However, relying too heavily on Social Security benefits can be a significant financial risk. Understanding the limitations of Social Security and incorporating additional […]

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Finance Healthcare Policy

The Importance of Saving Enough for Retirement

caryJune 27, 2024

Retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, pursue hobbies, and spend time with loved ones. However, many people find themselves financially unprepared for retirement due to insufficient savings. This oversight can lead to a reduced quality of […]

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Education Finance Healthcare Policy

Underestimating Healthcare Costs Before Retirement

caryJune 26, 2024

As retirement approaches, many people focus on savings and investment strategies but often overlook one of the most significant expenses they will face: healthcare. Underestimating healthcare costs can have a detrimental impact on your financial security during retirement. Understanding and planning for […]

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Art Education Sports

The Heartbreaking Tale of Connor McDavid

caryJune 25, 2024

There is a peculiar and profound truth that underscores the beauty and cruelty of sports: even the best can lose. The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs illustrated this truth in a manner so stark and poignant that it seemed almost scripted by […]

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Media Rights and Equality Sports

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

caryJune 23, 2024

In today’s WNBA match-up, two rising stars, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, will face off in what promises to be an electrifying game. Their rivalry, however, is not just a tale of competition; it’s […]

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Climate Education Healthcare

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

caryJune 21, 2024

As we thread our way through this 21st-century jungle of complexity, two unrelated crises have loomed large in their challenge to public health. They are climate change and obesity. Both phenomena have far-reaching implications for public health, the environment, and economies; however, […]

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Healthcare Policy

Overcoming Pharmacy Deserts: Ten Economic Strategies for Equitable Healthcare

caryJune 19, 2024

In my previous article, “Vanishing Pharmacies in America’s Minority Neighborhoods,” I explored the alarming trend of pharmacy closures in Black and Latino neighborhoods, which exacerbates existing health disparities. These closures create pharmacy deserts where residents struggle to access essential medications and healthcare […]

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Finance Policy

The Shifting Power of the Freedom Caucus

caryJune 18, 2024

The Freedom Caucus, a prominent and influential conservative bloc within the House of Representatives, has experienced significant changes in its power dynamics, particularly highlighted by the recent contentious primary battle between its chair, Rep. Bob Good, and Virginia state Sen. John McGuire. […]

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