Human Interest

Teaching Kids the Financial Facts of Life

Nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America shares tips for teaching children how to manage money

PHOENIX – (July 12, 2017) – For good or bad, today’s kids have access to more information than ever before. But even though they can find answers with just a few keystrokes, few know much about managing money.

Can you feel it? Fall is right around the corner, and that means it’s back-to-school time!

Hopefully, you haven’t waited until the last minute and you have most of your shopping done. If not, that’s okay! Here are a few guidelines as you get everything together for your child’s first day back in the classroom.

Dear Dave,

I’ve been living in a rental house for some time now. I was just told by the owners that the house is being foreclosed on next week. I’ve tried to call and email them, but haven’t heard anything back. Should I go ahead and pay rent for this month?

John

Dear John,

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER

HEAD INTO THE STUDIO

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Your Business Travel Pain Avoidance Plan: 10 Dos and Don'ts
Anyone who thinks business travel is glamorous simply hasn't ever done it.
In his new book, venture capitalist, college president, speaker, and author
Richard Moran explains just how much could go wrong on your trip and
gives been-there-done-that tips to thwart these catastrophes.

Don't Play Favorites for Nuclear Energy
By David Williams

Lawmakers are forcing taxpayers to go nuclear.

Now that nuclear energy is becoming less competitive nationwide, lawmakers are responding by using Americans' hard-earned dollars to bail out floundering nuclear plants.

But government handouts are no way to protect consumers. Rather than favor certain energy sources over others, lawmakers should let consumers benefit from a competitive, level energy playing field.

Critical Red Cross blood shortage prompts emergency call for donations

Give blood or platelets now and help save lives

SALT LAKE CITY (July 5, 2017) — The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives.

Colleges: Islands of Intolerance

Rising Chronic Disease Rates Portend Unsustainable Costs
By Kenneth E. Thorpe

12 percent of Americans suffer from five or more chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. This fraction of the population accounts for 41 percent of total health care spending.

If we don't do more to prevent people from acquiring chronic disease, the resulting health care bills could blow a gaping hole in the federal budget.

It’s no secret that vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but sometimes they need a little bit of dressing up to take them to the next level. Give your veggies a delicious twist this summer by simply tossing in a few ingredients that pack the dish with both added flavor and nutrition.

Whether you’re trying to get your kids to eat more vegetables or are simply looking for a way to jazz up your dishes, these tips prove that veggies can be good for you and taste delicious at the same time.