When retirement beckoned to Karin Soderberg six years ago, the Connecticut native packed up and moved 250 miles up the Atlantic coast to scenic Harpswell, Maine. Moving to the seaside community had been a longtime dream of the 83-year-old. “I have a co… Continue reading
About eight years ago, Jeff Goldberg, a math teacher in Tucson, Ariz., was quizzing his class on some of the salient points of algebra. A student waved his hand in the air and said “Mister, you never taught us this.” “Yes, I did,” Goldberg answered, no… Continue reading
“I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” -Albert Camus, The Plague Dr. Bertie Bregman wrote his college thesis on Camus and The Plague, and now … Continue reading
Like many Americans, I’ve been horrified watching the devastation of American society these past months. COVID-19 has taken more than 100,000 lives; the public-health lockdown has pushed the unemployment rate to Depression-era levels and the police kil… Continue reading
In challenging times like these, the topic of investing wisely can seem somewhat unimportant. But while your physical and mental health are clearly paramount, you’ll also want to take good care of your finances. That’s why two personal finance experts … Continue reading
As layoffs, furloughs and money worries escalate due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are hungry for side gigs. According to a Jobvite report, 46% of workers surveyed in April said they plan to pursue a side job, up from 36% in February. But… Continue reading
(This article originally appeared on the PBS NewsHour site on May 31, 2020.) Hari Sreenivasan: We know from history that both peaceful and violent demonstrations can change the political landscape. Omar Wasow is an assistant professor in the department… Continue reading
You’re looking to start a business in retirement, but you’re not sure what type of business makes sense for you. There are so many different types of businesses you can start these days. Where do you even begin? There’s one key question you must ask yo… Continue reading
Losing more than 100,000 Americans in three months to a virus that wasn’t even known when 2020 began seems unfathomable. The New York Times illustrated the gravity of the pandemic with its arresting front page of the names of roughly 1% of those who di… Continue reading
How’s the coronavirus pandemic affecting the way Americans feel about their retirement prospects? By my reading of the new 2020 Retirement Confidence Survey Report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), I’d say many workers are taking Mad… Continue reading