Health experts anywhere, including those in the Federal government tell us we need to move more, sit less and eat a healthy diet, especially as we age. Yet, the majority of adults over 65 aren’t following these guidelines. What’s stopping ordinary folks from following this advice? Over half of American seniors are not getting the
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By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue Serving on a corporate board of directors can be a rewarding second act, especially if you’re eager to keep learning and earning after retirement. But finding and landing a corporate board seat isn’t easy. Debra Boggs, a job search and resume expert who helps executives find board seats, offered some
By Richard Eisenberg, Next Avenue We all want value when shopping for a car, a home or a college for our kids. So, it seems only natural that value-based health care — where health care providers get rewarded with bonus payments for better patient health outcomes and penalized for poorer outcomes — would be a
By Randi Mazzella, Next Avenue Years ago, Tracy Beckerman moved from New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband to raise her two children. But when the kids grew up and left the nest, her husband urged her to move back into the city. “He is a musician and works in
By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden, Next Avenue The means of marketing a business comes in many forms but with the number of times a day that prospective customers check their social media platforms, it is a good idea for small business owners to at least explore using social media to spread the word about their startup. Platforms
Topline With stocks falling into a bear market this year amid fears that aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve will plunge the economy into a looming recession, top firms on Wall Street are advising investors to stick with stocks that have historically performed well during past downturns, such as consumer and healthcare companies. Key
Topline The stock market struggled for direction on Friday after brutal selloffs in recent days, with the benchmark S&P 500 on track for its worst week since March 2020 as investors brace for a looming recession. Key Facts Stocks were mixed after several sharp selloffs earlier this week: The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%,
Topline The stock market moved slightly higher on Friday as it attempts to rebound from a brutal selloff, with the benchmark S&P 500 on track for its worst week since March 2020 as investors brace for a looming recession. Key Facts Stocks rallied somewhat following several sharp selloffs this earlier week: The Dow Jones Industrial
Are high-net-worth investors more at risk of suffering investment fraud because of their wealth? Attorney Niel Prosser of Prosser, Clapper & Johnson Law of Memphis, Tenn., believes they might be. Prosser, a litigator, explained that those with wealth can be at the greatest risk of possible fraud. A Litigator’s View This is a position that
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Long-term savers can be thankful that interest rates are higher. They’re finally getting a real return. I f you have a chunk of retirement money in bonds, you’re probably feeling miserable. This year’s spike in interest rates has wrecked what was supposed to be the safe