Americans now have a higher credit score than they did before the 2008 financial crisis, research shows. According to a report from ValuePenguin, the FICO average credit score in the U.S. is 695, an all-time high. The average Vantage score has hit 671. FICO and Vantage are among the most widely-used credit scoring models in […]
Understanding democracy from working class perspectives
Workers of the world observe the 1st of May as the global May Day. Although the international day is mainly related to the workers’ labor movement, its rationale works for all the sectors in the human society. The basic of the global May Day is that labor is fundamental to the development of human society […]
Understanding the Many Health Benefits of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found in Fish
Which would you rather have for supper – fish or hamburger? Many, I hope, will choose the former. There are two facts that make fish a heart-healthy choice: (1) It will deliver high-quality protein as rich in B vitamins as landlubber protein is; and (2) it will also contain hardly any of the saturated fat […]
As Amish Population Grows, So Do Misunderstandings
America’s Amish population has grown from 125,000 in 1992 to 231,000 in 2008. Sociology professor Donald Kraybill says this is because the Amish have strict rules about marrying within the faith, reports Reuters. The populations of other religious groups often suffer as a result of intermarriage, but an Amish marrying outside the faith faces excommunication, a […]
How Do I Pick The Right Wrongful Death Lawyer While Grieving?
“Wrongful death” is an unforeseen passing of a loved one who would not have died but for the negligence or intentional lousy conduct of another person or persons. (Source – Wikipedia). Although it is treated differently under the statutes of the state you reside in, general negligence principles and tort law remain the underpinnings of […]
Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Bad things happen. What’s more, bad things tend to happen at the most inopportune times. Which, of course raises the question, when is an opportune time for something unfortunate to occur? After all, the only thing worse than having a mishap is having one and being unable to afford to deal with the consequences of […]
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