Michael B. Sauter - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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As the baby boomer generation continues to age, millions of Americans are due for retirement. Every day, roughly 10,000 U.S. residents turn 65. However, a record number of people 65 and older are...
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This week, children’s clothing chain Gymboree is expected to file for bankruptcy protection and begin shuttering its 900 U.S. locations. The company had been in the process of closing hundreds of...
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For many Americans, particularly those looking for a place to retire, weather is a major role in the final decision. The ideal weather is, like many things, subjective — some people prefer the...
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No matter what industry a company is in, its most important asset is its reputation. Companies can spend millions of dollars each year on public relations, advertising, and brand research. A scandal,...
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The rise of social media, coupled with the profusion of other sources of information and entertainment, has greatly expanded the universe of those who influence our daily lives — what we watch,...
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For many parents, one of the most important considerations when choosing where to live is the quality of the local school district. It is, however, very difficult to measure the quality and...
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In 2017 there were 5,147 accidental deaths in the American workplace. This figure is slightly down from 2016’s 5,190 deaths, but is still close to the highest annual total in a decade. One cause...
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In a report released this week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety identified the safest cars on the road. IIHS identified 30 2019 model year vehicles as a “Top Safety Pick+.” Just 11...
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In the last few decades video games have gone from a niche medium for nerds and arcade regulars to a multi-billion dollar industry. So far in 2018, people around the world have purchased over 160...
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A report released by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a U.N. body, in October 2018 highlighted the importance of keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In...
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There are many different ways of measuring a nation’s productivity, including total exports, economic output, and the share of workers who work full-time. Another way is measuring total economic...
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