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Why Can’t Millennials Find Jobs? – Mashable

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor

Your inability to land a job might be blamed on the economy, your chosen college major or just the fact that you’re not a code-happy engineer. For many, it’s less about finding a job and more about finding a good … Continue reading →

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Gen X on Track to Be Worse Off Than Boomers in Retirement

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Boomers lost a significant chunk of their retirement nest eggs in the recession, but it was members of Generation X who were really hit the hardest, according to a report released Thursday. If they don’t start paying off debt and … Continue reading →

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Student loan delinquencies: Check your state

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Education News

Click on the map to see state-level information on student loan delinquencies and balances. Nearly 12% of student loans are at least 90 days delinquent, according to new federal data. But borrowers in some states are having more trouble paying … Continue reading →

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Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in total debt

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Education News

Members of the class of 2013 are graduating with an average $35,200 in college-related debt The class of 2013 is in for a rude awakening this graduation season. Between ballooning student loans, credit cards and money owed to family members, … Continue reading →

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Class of 2013 grads average $35,200 in debt

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Education News

Members of the class of 2013 are graduating with an average $35,200 in college-related debt The class of 2013 is in for a rude awakening this graduation season. Between ballooning student loans, credit cards and money owed to family members, … Continue reading →

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The Murky World of Hospital Prices

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Health News

The data was compiled from hospital claims submitted to Medicare by more than 3,300 hospitals seeking fee-for-service reimbursements for the 100 most common inpatient treatments in fiscal-year 2011. The prices at issue — sometimes called “chargemaster” prices — are not … Continue reading →

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Gen X on Track to Be Worse Off Than Boomers in Retirement, Study Finds

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Boomers lost a significant chunk of their retirement nest eggs in the recession, but it was members of Generation X who were really hit the hardest, according to a report released Thursday. If they don’t start paying off debt and … Continue reading →

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Consumers Energy can be more proactive in its renewable energy efforts …

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Science News

Consumers Energy in Jackson.File photo JACKSON, MI – Consumers Energy has more renewable energy than any other utility in the state, President and CEO John Russell announced at CMS Energy’s annual shareholders meeting Friday, May 17. However, some shareholders questioned … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs’s Widow Steps Onto Philanthropic Stage

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor

Marlene Castro knew the tall blonde woman only as Laurene, her mentor. They met every few weeks in a rough Silicon Valley neighborhood the year that Ms. Castro was applying to college, and they e-mailed often, bonding over conversations about … Continue reading →

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Hospital Pricing Gouges Patients: Our View

Written on May 17, 2013 by Editor - Health News

Hospitals commonly charge not just a little more than the typical Medicare reimbursement rate, but five or 10 or even 20 times more. Medical bills.(Photo: Don Petersen, AP) Shouldn’t you be able to see the price of something before you … Continue reading →

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