Archive for October 2016
Health Care Spending Trends
For the 40+ year period of 1961 to 2002, health care expenses followed a pretty steady upward trend, thanks to things like the introduction of Medicaid, coverage expansion and occasional…
Read MorePension Matters
When it comes to preparing for retirement, headlines about underfunded pensions can be troubling. One study found that 21 state pensions held less than 40 percent of the assets needed…
Read MoreSpending Influences
Everyone has their own unique way of spending money. Even people who live in the same house or grew up under the same parental influences can turn out drastically different.…
Read MoreMen in Contemporary Society
With an increased focus on the pay disparity between genders, women in the workplace are a frequent subject of studies. How many work? How many out-earn their husbands? How many…
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