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Experian Study Reveals Generational Gap On Debt And Credit Scores

(171) Comments | Posted February 18, 2012 | 7:35 AM

Not all credit scores are created equal.

New research from Experian provides a glimpse into how different generations handle debt and finances. The disparity between the various demographics suggests that the phrase “generation gap” may not be solely reserved to describe the hordes of Twitterers who were...

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Community Colleges Training Post 50s For Jobs

(19) Comments | Posted January 21, 2012 | 6:52 AM

After working years as a litigation paralegal, Alison Grazul, 63, found herself a victim of the floundering economy, out of work with four children and declining health. Already equipped with her bachelor's degree but without sufficient funds to pursue a master's, Grazul seized the opportunity to pursue a second act....

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Step Off The Scale: Are You Healthy, Really?

(4) Comments | Posted January 12, 2012 | 7:30 AM

The majority of us have developed a love/hate relationship with our scales. Whether traditional or digital, they all seem to deliver rather disappointing news. This is evidenced through the infamous New Year's Resolution to "lose weight," the well-rehearsed proclamation that accounts for the sudden spike in gym cameos during January....

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The Five Biggest Trends For Post 50s In 2012

(74) Comments | Posted December 31, 2011 | 7:28 AM

With the new year fast approaching, Euro RSCG Worldwide, a marketing communications agency, recently launched its largest ever trend-tome, giving us a sneak peek of the shifts it anticipates in the new year.

As the Post 50 demographic is one of the most powerful driving forces prompting a...

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