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Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says ‘yes’

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New research shows abortion bans may be reshaping housing markets, with slower rent growth and rising vacancies in affected states after Dobbs. Continue reading →

5 burning questions about eminent domain ANSWERED

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There are many moving parts involved in an eminent domain fight. Broker Annette DeCicco helps you arm yourself and your clients with information when it’s time to help. Continue reading →

Completing the Census Matters More Than Ever

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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 →

Completing the Census Matters More Than Ever

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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 →

All About the Newly Updated Older Americans Act

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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 →

Could New Gig Economy Laws Prevent You From Working?

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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 →

The Tough Retirement Challenges of Rural Americans

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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 →

2020 Election: The Case For, and Against, Talking Politics at Work

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(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 →

Why the New ‘Public Charge’ Rule Could Hit Older Immigrants Hard

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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 →

2020 Election: Easy Ways to Get Involved in Political Campaigns

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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 →