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Childhood homes are the new “first apartment.” Millennials came of age watching shows like “Friends” and “New Girl” that often featured 20- and 30-somethings living in their first apartments. The characters’ parents may visit and participate in the story lines, but the young adults are living independently. It doesn’t seem a coincidence to me that…
Social Security is really important for older Americans. Every now and then, I am asked how dependent people are on Social Security. That’s actually an important question, given recent proposals for restructuring the program and concerns that the program is simply too big. Fortunately, the Congressional Research Service recently reported on the importance of Socia…
