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  • Gen Y: Changing the Economic Game

    Move over, baby boomers. There’s a batch of new kids in town, and their numbers have knocked you out of first place as the biggest age cohort in the country. We’re talking about the millennials, or Generation Y, whose buying patterns and lifestyle choices are changing the face of the economy in ways large and…

  • Data Theft Crosses All Borders

    The Digital Age has all but erased many of the world’s conventional borders. While that’s undeniably useful for commerce and communication, it’s also made cybercrime a household word, as thousands of American Express cardholders in California found out this spring. Back in March 2014, the American Express Company revealed that data hackers had stolen the…

  • Over-Regulation Strangles Business Innovation

    It’s only hummus – that chickpea and tahini spread gaining popularity in grocery stores around the country. But a new battle over what exactly constitutes real hummus offers a sobering lesson about the way small businesses and entrepreneurs can be crushed by regulations pushed by their larger competitors. The story is simple. Sabra, makers of…

  • Is a College Degree Worth the Cost?

    It’s often said that there are lies, damn lies and statistics – a pithy way to remind us that although numbers may not lie, they may paint a distorted picture of a larger reality. Case in point: a recent Economic Policy Institute study which claims that college graduates earn nearly one hundred percent ore than…

  • Social Media For Investors: Networking, Support, Success

    Mention social media, and all too often the image that comes to mind is a group of teenagers furiously posting selfies to Facebook and Instagram. But think again. Social media has grown up, with serious real world applications for professionals, entrepreneurs and investors who want to stay educated, connected – and safe. A few years…

  • The MintChip: Mainstream Banking Tries to Get Digital

    It sounds like a new kind of snack: the MintChip. But this product of the Royal Canadian Mint represents a new stage in the evolution of digital currency: digital money created and controlled by a state bank. And its demise in April 2014 serves as a cautionary tale about the efforts of governments and traditional…

  • What’s the Right Retirement Age Anyway?

    For decades, 65 has been that magic age for “retirement” – leaving a longtime job and riding off into the golden years with visions of vacations, grandkids and hobbies dancing through graying heads. But a variety of social, economic and personal factors are turning the notion of a true retirement age on its head. And…

  • America’s Getting Younger – And Making Changes

    Move over, baby boomers. The younger generation is taking over – at least in terms of population. The latest US Census Bureau stats reveal that the much-analyzed baby boomers, those people born between 1947 and 1960 or so, are no longer the country’s biggest demographic. They’ve been replaced by a much younger cohort of people…

  • Yes, You Need a Personal Brand

    Brands aren’t just for cattle or cans of soup anymore. Whether you’re a job applicant, entrepreneur or professional in virtually any field, you need a way to stand out from the crowd in this increasingly busy digital world. That’s why marketing experts and coaches recommend cultivating a personal brand – and cultivating that kind of…

  • Is Your Technology Controlling You?

    Do you feel anxious if you forget your cell phone? Can’t take a trip without your GPS? Don’t remember the last time you used a pen and paper? If that’s the case, you may be addicted to technology. And that, say experts, is a recognized addictive disorder that can result in anxiety, depression and lost…

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