Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Power of Quality Education

The Foundation of Personal GrowthEducation is often described as the cornerstone of personal growth, providing individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to navigate life’s challenges. Quality education fosters critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to solve complex problems. It is not merely about acquiring facts; rather, it’s about developing a mindset that embraces … Read more

The Psychology of Money: How Emotions Affect Your Financial Decisions

The Emotional Landscape of MoneyMoney is often seen purely as a transactional tool, yet its influence extends deeply into our emotions and psyche. From childhood experiences to societal pressures, the way we perceive and handle money is often shaped by feelings rather than logic. For many, money evokes a broad spectrum of emotions, such as … Read more

Understanding Credit Scores: Unlocking the Secrets to Financial Health

What is a Credit Score and Why Does it Matter?At its core, a credit score is a numerical representation of your creditworthiness, reflecting your ability to repay borrowed money. Typically ranging from 300 to 850, this three-digit number is calculated based on your credit history, which includes factors like payment history, credit utilization, length of … Read more

Providence HR director under review after outside hire discovered

Providence HR director under review after outside hire discovered

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – Providence’s chief of staff is under scrutiny after the city learned he is currently employed nearly 100 miles away in Massachusetts. Last May, Mayor Brett Smiley’s office announced Paul Winspeare as the city’s chief human resources officer, saying Winspeare’s hiring would help make Providence “the best city in the country.” “Winspeare’s … Read more

Reimagining Retirement: It’s Time for Your Future “Third Act”

Reimagining Retirement: It's Time for Your Future "Third Act"

Cultivate health and wellness: Prioritize physical and mental health. (Photo by Javier … [+] Campos/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Only Photo via Getty Images There is a retirement crisis in America. Less than half of today’s workforce is confident they will have enough money to ever stop working. Meanwhile, forty-nine percent of Americans 55 – 66 … Read more

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) Basics: RMD Age and Required Start Date (RBD)

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) Basics: RMD Age and Required Start Date (RBD)

As the workforce ages, and many federal employees are currently retiring—with many employees retiring within the next five to 10 years—questions about required minimum distributions (RMDs) are becoming prevalent. In the first of four columns discussing RMDs, this column discusses the age of the RMD and the required beginning date (RBD). SEE ALSO: Relationship between … Read more

California’s economy is among the best in the country, a new study finds. Who is no. 1?

rolls of old-style hundred dollar bills rest on wooden table Getty Images/iStockphoto California is home to one of the best economies in the nation, according to a new finance study. [–> California landed on WalletHub’s list of top 10 state economies in the United States, released Monday. [–> Washington state led the pack with a … Read more

Biden’s new executive order on immigration may tighten labor markets but ease supply chain bottlenecks

Biden's new executive order on immigration may tighten labor markets but ease supply chain bottlenecks

US President Joe Biden announces an executive order on US-Mexico border enforcement as he delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, US, June 4, 2024. Leah Millis | Reuters President Joe Biden’s new executive order to tighten asylum limits on the US-Mexico border could have the dual economic effect of … Read more

Boeing expands in Poland with new engineering centers

Linda Hapgood, vice president of Boeing Engineering in Poland and Ukraine.

The move is seen as an important boost to local employment and technological advancement, strengthening Poland’s role in the global aerospace industry. New jobs created by Boeing in it facilities in the capital Warsaw, the Baltic port city of Gdańsk and the southeastern city of Rzeszów will focus on civil and defense projects, including … Read more

New report paints upbeat outlook for Boston’s economy despite concern for commercial property – The Boston Globe

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“We see below [office] vacancy rates than in many parts of the country, increasing foot traffic, our public safety numbers are simply unmatched by any other city,” Wu said at a news conference on the report Monday. “We know that providing excellent city services for clean, safe, beautiful streets, walkable communities, access to health care, … Read more