About 1,000,000 high school students are due to begin tackle football practice later this summer, many in hopes of one day overcoming the odds to play in college or the pros. While football offers many positive benefits, the traumatic head injuries and long-term orthopedic problems suffered by thousands of former football players have recently gained […]
Auto Loans and Mortgages Take a Hit as Student Loan Debt Goes Sky High
A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed the nation’s rapidly increasing student debt levels may be leading to decreased business for the automotive and housing industries and other markets. The total U.S. student loan debt was estimated to be $966 billion in 2012, which is more than what consumers have borrowed through […]
Ten Places to Watch Potential Olympians Compete This Summer
If you have an interest in cheering on Team USA or otherwise enjoy watching elite athletes compete, but don’t have enough time or money for an overseas summer vacation this year, then you are in luck. The top amateur athletes aren’t sitting around and waiting for the next OIympics. Instead, many are preparing for international […]