Canadian households are more in debt than those in any other G7 country, and the amount they owe is now more than the value of the country’s entire economy. That was one of the main takeaways of a new report from Canada’s housing agency, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which backstops much of the…
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Montgomery County schools consider a financial literacy graduation requirement
Comment on this storyComments The Montgomery County school board is considering requiring a financial literacy course to graduate, joining a growing number of school systems intent on providing students with skills to make better money decisions later in life. The school system currently offers lessons in elective courses including personal finance and financial mathematics. In…
Should You Hire a Consultant for Your Small Business?
As a small business owner, you may want to do it all, from managing staff to overseeing your product line. And you may be the person who personally signs every check your business issues and pays the credit card bill every month. But that doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from the perspective of an outside…
Fellowship awards, Trig-Stars and scholarships: Education news
GBCC student receives Newman Civic Fellowship Louis Fowler PORTSMOUTH — Louis Fowler, a first-year business marketing major at Great Bay Community College, has received a Newman Civic Fellowship, a national year-long scholarship program that recognizes and supports student problem-solvers with leadership qualities. Fellows are nominated based on their potential for public leadership and their work…
Management Options for Knee Osteoarthritis
May 25, 2023 · 2:22 AM Photo credit: Steven Paul Parker II Dr. Howard J. Luks is an orthopedist who published a reasonable and fairly comprehensive article on knee osteoarthritis management. Thankfully, knee replacement surgery is the last resort for this surgeon. He discusses exercise, tai chi, diet, yoga, knee injections, NSAIDs, ice, heat, etc….
US banks rethink social media as a threat, not a marketing tool
Bankers are beefing up risk management, monitoring and emergency procedures around the use of social media after an internet-fueled run toppled Silicon Valley Bank two months ago and sparked turmoil in the industry. In board rooms across the United States, executives are devising programs and plans to counteract online threats including rumors around the health…
Why rethinking retirement might help solve Canada’s demographic crunch
Cross Country Checkups1:53:00FULL EPISODE: What did you do when you were being pushed into retirement? Aveleigh Kyle retired as an intensive care (ICU) nurse nine years ago. It was a difficult job and the night shifts were taking their toll. She stayed in the field part time, but now in her 60s — and having…
How Explainer Videos Can Help You Stand Out
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to Clutch, 64% of small businesses have a digital footprint on the web, and each is trying to win as many customers as possible. Moreover, thousands of businesses come to the web daily to make their mark. Yes. The digital market is nearly saturated, making it…