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Do Your Kids Care If You’re Married?

The latest Census figures show that for the first time in recorded U.S. history, unmarried adults are close to outnumbering married couples. According to 2010 Census data, there are 99.6 million unmarried Americans age 18 and older. Nearly 44% all U.S. residents 18 and older are not married. Over sixty percent of unmarried adults have never been married – the rest are divorced or widowed. Why?

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How Many Is Too Many? The Career Impact of Multiple Children

How many children do you have? One, two, three? In my case, I have four. I’ve always known that having more children adds complexity to any family and certainly gives a working mother more to juggle. But the findings of a recent study in Australia, called Fertility and Labour Market Participation, really got me thinking about the impact that having several children has on a mothers career. The study demonstrates that women with …

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How to Care for Elderly Family

Caring for an elderly family member can be one of the hardest — and most rewarding — things that you’ll do. In your younger years, this person cared for you and now it’s time to return the favor. Every family has a different situation and needs, so it’s important to find ways to take care of the elderly person in a way that works for you and your loved one. Though you may have to make some sacrifices, you shouldn’t have to give up too much.