(StatePoint) Modern contraception has transformed women’s lives over the past century. Since the birth control pill was introduced nearly 60 years ago, global fertility rates have dropped from 5 children per woman in 1960 to 2.5 today, driven by medical innovation and the growing empowerment of women, according to research published in “Science.”
(StatePoint) As a financial advisor, you can help people reach their goals and navigate the financial ins and outs of major life moments.
(StatePoint) If you’re like many Americans, college savings may be taking a back seat to other financial priorities right now. Financial advisors want you to know that there are options to maximize education savings that you may not be taking advantage of.
(StatePoint) There is an epidemic of loneliness affecting boys and young men in America. The fascination with recent shows like Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation,” and the return of the online “Ice Bucket Challenge” spotlight this youth mental health crisis in important ways that have reached millions. It is no secret how the mental health crisis has impacted boys and young men, making the conversation more important than ever.
(StatePoint) Students of all ages are at risk for “summer slide.” The good news is that this seasonal phenomenon, where academic skills are lost or forgotten during the long summer break, is not inevitable. Here are a few strategies that parents can use to help their students confidently return to the classroom in fall:
(StatePoint) For 25 years, one scholarship contest has challenged high school students across the United States and Canada to reimagine prom fashion.
(StatePoint) Financial services offer a strong career path for Black students and professionals, particularly in the field of financial planning.
(StatePoint) Whether you’re launching a career in the financial planning profession or seeking professional advancement, summer is the perfect time to pursue CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. Here’s why a CFP® certification is worth your time and how to go about pursuing it:
(StatePoint) Children wearing back braces, veterans walking with artificial limbs and Paralympic athletes all likely receive care from a prosthetist, orthotist or pedorthist—or POP—professional. Certified POP professionals help nearly 6 million people in America with limb loss or limb difference move better. They create devices to restore independence for people of all ages while boosting confidence and well-being.
(StatePoint) With demand for financial advisors expected to grow quickly — at a rate of 13% through 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — those with college graduation on the horizon would be wise to consider this marketable profession.
(StatePoint) Each year, a majority of American parents of college students are confronted with higher-than-expected costs for tuition and room and board, according to a College Ave survey. The same survey finds that the price tag on other college-related expenses, such as books, activity fees and transportation, also catch large portions of parents by surprise.
(StatePoint) Honoring volunteers while encouraging volunteerism in communities around the world is especially pertinent right now. According to a Pew Research report, only 54% of Americans feel a connection to others near them.