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New Study Finds That One in Five People May Never Be Able to Retire Fully
Saving for retirement is one of the biggest concerns for people all over the world, and new research has found that this uncertainty may be warranted. According to CNBC, a recent report from UK-based bank HSBC found considerable discrepancies between most workers’ will to retire in the near future and their actual ability to do…
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In These U.S. Cities, Millennials Are Competing With Their Grandparents For Housing
America’s slowly aging senior population is like a slow-moving freight train. Every day, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers pass the age of 65, and by 2050 seniors will make up 21% of the population (81.7 million). Despite this clear data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the supply of senior housing will soon fall short of…
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President Obama’s Budget Proposal Includes 1.6% Raise for Federal Employees
As America’s economy begins to slowly rebound, it looks as though federal employees may be in line for a pay raise if President Obama’s current budget proposal is passed by Congress. According to The Washington Post, the president’s proposal would result in a 1.6% pay raise for federal employees, although it would not be effective…
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A New Study Shows That Those Left In The Office After Telecommuting Are Left Behind
The New York Times reported on a new study by Professor Kevin Rockmann and Micheal G. Pratt that suggests that people who choose to work in the office where off-site work is freely allowed end up feeling lonely and disconnected. The study followed people who chose to come into the office because they wanted social…
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Man Blames 10th DUI on Beer-Battered Fish Fry; Judge Says No
Ask any police officer about the craziest excuse they’ve heard from someone driving under the influence, and you’re sure to hear some pretty interesting stories. With nearly 4,000 people arrested for drunk driving each day in the U.S., it’s almost surprising that these interesting explanations don’t make the news headlines more often. One Wisconsin man,…
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There Could be Scientific Rationale Behind NFL’s ‘Super Bowl Babies’ Claim
It’s common knowledge that a good portion of Super Bowl viewers are more interested in the commercials they’ll see during the break than the game itself. There’s always at least a couple that leave memorable moments and a lot of laughter, but also many that inevitably flop. One of the weirdest ads that lands somewhere…
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Home Remodeling Spending Expected to Break Record and Reach $155 Billion
Whether or not the housing market itself is completely back from the burst bubble in ’08 is still up for debate. When it comes to home remodeling, though, the market is absolutely booming. According to the Boston Globe, national spending on home remodeling projects are projected to hit $155 billion and eclipse the current high…
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Cost of Hunting and Fishing Licenses Set to Increase in Several U.S. States
Hunting and fishing permit fees have remained fairly stagnant for the past decade across America, but several states are now increasing the price of outdoor licenses to address budget concerns. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, legislators in Nebraska recently proposed the first price increase for hunting and fishing licenses in the state since 2003.…
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Man Buried in West Seattle Trench Collapse
Medical investigators have identified the victim of a recent West Seattle sewer trench collapse to be 36-year-old construction worker Harold Felton. Felton died outside of a home on 36th Avenue SW and Southwest Hanford Street during a construction repair project when the 10-foot sewer trench collapsed on Jan. 26. Felton was buried under six feet…
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El Nino Storms Continue To Wreak Havoc on the Bay Area
At first glance, the sudden rains brought by El Nino seem like a blessing for the drought-ridden state of California. Upon looking closer, however, it’s clear that not all is well in the Golden State. First, the Bay Area popcorn factory Kettlepop was forced to close down due to a mouse infestation. According to CBS…