Thomas C. Frohlich - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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The image of the frontiersman blazing a trail through the wilderness is an archetype of American culture. It has been immortalized by paintings and poems depicting the rugged trailblazer seeking...
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The American dream means economic opportunity and mobility, especially to new generations of Americans. While debates rage on about whether the American dream is as it used to be, research certainly...
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For the vast majority of Americans, gainful employment is what makes a decent standard of living possible. While factors such as education, choice of vocation, luck, and personal attributes help...
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Gender equality has taken a more central role in the American political and cultural discourse in recent years. One of the chief targets in the fight for gender equality is the gender pay gap. Even...
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its all-time high of 26,616.71 on Jan. 26. Driving the market’s surge over the decade have been a strengthening economy, rising corporate profits, and a...
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The promise that with hard work anyone in the United States can pursue their dreams and achieve success continues to attract large numbers of immigrants from around the world. Around one million are...
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The landscape of the U.S. job market has changed considerably in recent years. One of the most notable trends is the increasing participation of women in the workforce. In 2000, women held...
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In the United States Declaration of Independence, the pursuit of happiness is considered an inalienable right of all Americans. But finding happiness and fulfillment is no easy feat, and the...
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For Americans fortunate enough to do so, purchasing a home is often the investment of a lifetime. Whether they plan to sell at some point or not, homeowners expect the value of their investment to...
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 26 heard arguments in the case Janus v. AFSCME. The court will decide whether to prohibit public sector unions from collecting dues for service from non-union employees...
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The price of all food has risen 26.8% over the past 10 years, outpacing the 21.9% inflation rate over the same period. Several key factors generally affect food prices in the long run. High oil...
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