Tag: USA
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Relationships In America
Are women caught in a war between evolution and careers?
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Stress and Your Health
“Stress is not necessarily something bad – it all depends on how you take it. The stress of exhilarating, creative successful work is beneficial, while that of failure, humiliation or infection is detrimental.” —Hans Selye, pioneer in stress research.
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Missing Money
With a national debt approaching $17 trillion, Uncle Sam is tightening his belt and looking under the cushions for extra change. But a closer look at his pocket book reveals just how little he knows about where your money is going. Below are a few examples that will make you think twice about Uncle Sam’s…
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How the US is spying on its citizens
From the Bill of Rights to Edward Snowden, there has always been a battle between the right to privacy and the prying eyes of the government. Should privacy be compromised for security, or security for privacy? Following are some key events that took us from the Fourth Amendment to Prism.
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A Woman’s Paradox: The unique challenges facing women who “want it all”
Despite progress toward “having it all,” research shows that American women are less satisfied and burn out more quickly. And today’s economic realities mean fewer options when it comes to choosing between work and home.
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The Ultimate Guide For Surviving Your First Year Of College
Nearly 20 million young people will step onto a college campus as a student for the first time this year. They’ll need more than highlighters and a class schedule to make it to another year. Here are 21 things every first-year college student needs to know.
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America’s Health Disadvantage
The United States spent $2.6 trillion on health care in 2010 – more than any other country in the world. Yet based on research from a collaborative effort within the National Academy of Sciences, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in similar high-income countries.
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Life in America: 1983 vs Today
A great infographic showcasing some numbers that compare life America 30 years ago with what’s going on right now in the States.
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All the Wars the US Fought
For nearly half of its relatively brief existence, the United States has been actively involved in armed conflict, whether at home or abroad. Here is a closer look at wars involving the U.S. military.
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How The Super Rich Avoid Paying Taxes
The U.S. economic system offers no shortage of loopholes allowing the ultra-rich to shortchange Uncle Sam. Tax rates for those making >$1 million level out at 24%, then declines for those making >$1.5 million. Those making $10 million a year pay an average income tax rate of 19%. $70-$100 billion is the estimated tax revenue…