The United States has conducted a census count every 10 years since 1790, and the 2020 census count is arguably its most important one yet. America is more diverse than ever. In order to better accommodate and serve 330 million people in the U.S., the … Continue reading
The United States has conducted a census count every 10 years since 1790, and the 2020 census count is arguably its most important one yet. America is more diverse than ever. In order to better accommodate and serve 330 million people in the U.S., the … Continue reading
Last week, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in giving final approval to a five-year renewal of the programs and services of the Older Americans Act (OAA). This represented a strong bipartisan reaffirmation of the value of the law to maint… Continue reading
In Fair Lawn, N.J., Kathy Wilder Bichler, 53, has come to rely on her flexible work schedule teaching English as a second language online to children in China. Freelancing for an online education platform means she can care for her disabled husband, An… Continue reading
Planning for, and financing, the retirement years isn’t easy — even before the economic and market turmoil from the spread of the coronavirus. But financing a secure retirement is even harder in large parts of rural America. Rural families, on average,… Continue reading
(This article previously appeared on Rewire.org.) Politics has traditionally been frowned upon as a topic of conversation at work. But, at one time, women weren’t allowed to wear pants at the office — workplace “rules” do change. Does this one hold up … Continue reading
Devyani Dave immigrated from India to California in 1995 in her early 60s to live near her son and his family. Her green card was sponsored by her son (who prefers not to reveal his name), a citizen who came to the U.S. in 1973. When Dave arrived to st… Continue reading
Now that the 2020 election season is officially underway, you may be interested in finding ways to become politically active. Not only could doing so help you make a difference, it could boost your sense of well-being, too. Getting involved in campaign… Continue reading
The new Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, just signed by President Trump, is the broadest piece of retirement legislation passed in 13 years. Ultimately, the law focuses on retirement planning in three key areas: 1) mo… Continue reading
Pete Buttigieg has a plan to help those in need of long-term care. A really ambitious plan. The South Bend, Ind., mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful recently released his Dignity and Security in Retirement proposal, part of his campaign’s e… Continue reading