On Tokyo’s Terrain
Home to 12 million residents, metropolitan Tokyo is vast, unruly, and spreads across Japan’s Kanto Plain — one of the world’s most seismically active regions. Once a fishing village, Tokyo...
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A Frugal Family
In the midst of this “Great Recession,†a good number of Americans have resorted to ignoring money matters, clinging to hopes that they can begin saving, investing, and moving toward prosperity once the economic downturn ends. Not true of Janice and Mark Blake. While the state of the economy has made them more cautious in their approach to household money management, the Blakes—Mark, 39, a New York City health department supervisor, and Janice, 36, a health administrator—have a frugal philosophy that they employ in fruitful economic years as well as in uncertain times. “We believe our parents gave us a step up, and our goal is to give our kids a step up,†says Janice. It’s a promise to their children, Christopher, 4, and Mikayla, 2.
The Big Question for Trump’s Tax Cut Plan: How Will the Tab Be Covered?
If approved, President Trump’s tax cut plan could bear an eye-popping price tag. The one-page plan that promises reduced rates for large and small businesses as well individuals must...
COVID-19 Deaths In The U.S. Officially Hits 700,000 And Are Still Rising
The United States surpassed 700,000 COVID-19 related deaths Friday as officials roll out booster doses for the Elderly and high-risk workers
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware, higher learning comes at a high price. The latest report from the College Board puts average total charges at $14,333 a year for public colleges and $34,132 for private schools. But there’s no need to worry.