Saving for Retirement: The Sooner, the Better

Saving for Retirement: The Sooner, the Better

If you’re a younger person, it can be easy to write off the concept of saving for retirement. Many people in their 20s feel as though they’ll likely never retire. The combination of the 2008 financial crisis, the shrinking middle class, and vanishing social security benefits paint a bleak picture …

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Career Tips for Those Just Starting Out

Career Tips for Those Just Starting Out

If you’re looking to get started on a career, not just working any old job, it helps to go in with the right expectations. Assuming that you can get rolling in a career path without the right knowledge or mindset is a fallacy. Getting started is tough! Here are some …

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These States Offer OTC Hormonal Birth Control for Health Issues

These States Offer OTC Hormonal Birth Control for Health Issues

Besides preventing pregnancies, hormonal birth control treats a number of women’s health issues–and now more states are recognizing this important need by offering over-the-counter availability. Illinois joins 12 other states and DC in offering over-the-counter availability of hormonal birth control At the end of July, Illinois’ governor signed a bill …

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6 Reasons Cherries Should Be Part of Your Daily Health Regimen

6 Reasons Cherries Should Be Part of Your Daily Health Regimen

Cherries are an often overlooked food that is filled with nutrients that reduce inflammation, boost exercise recovery, raise energy levels, help sleep, as well as may fight diseases, and protect heart health. The surprising benefits of cherries Cherries are far more than an ingredient in sweet desserts or a garnish …

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World Happiness Rankings: US Falls Again Barely Makes Top 20

World Happiness Rankings: US Falls Again Barely Makes Top 20

For 2021, the US fell once again in the World Happiness Report, dropping another notch since 2018 to #19, barely remaining in the top 20. Find out who’s #1 and how America ranks in other categories. How the world happiness ranking works The World Happiness Report measures subjective well-being based …

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5 Overwhelming Signs You Need Mental Health Break

5 Overwhelming Signs You Need Mental Health Break

USA Olympic gymnast Simone Biles took an exit from the world’s biggest stage to prioritize her well-being, something so many others need but fail to do. Here are five overwhelming signs you need to take a mental health break. The lesson about mental health we can learn from Simone Biles …

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