THE KID’S DOCTOR: Detailed history can help determine penicillin allergy
It is important to give a good description of your child's medical history to determine allergies to medications.
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Reading is Fundamental: How Reading can help you avoid Financial Pitfalls
By Porsche Miles-Grant
A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows one in six adults across the nation have low literacy skills. A person who is challenged with low literacy skills may be able to read some words, but not enough to understand simple forms or instructions.
Market Volatility and Your Retirement Investing Strategy
Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®Fluctuations in your 401(k) or workplace retirement savings account can stir up negative emotions, making you want to hit the panic button. But in turbulent times, it’s more important than ever to remain calm and stay on course toward your long-term retirement savings goals.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Teen smoking on the rise as e-cigarettes are readily available
Accessibility and advertising has led to an increase in teen e-cigarette usage.
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Interpersonal Edge: Pencil skirts are not career essential
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Content Agency
Q. I have been thinking about how to dress for success at work as a woman. The problem is I'm middle aged and about 170 pounds. I cannot wear the really tailored, sharp-looking pencil skirts and snug business jackets. My career is wonderful but leaves little time for exercise. Can I dress for success without being 125 pounds?
Jill on Money: Mobile apps will power strong holiday shopping season
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
With the election settled and wage growth strengthening, there could be an upside surprise to retail results this holiday season. Americans are expected to increase spending by 3 to 3.5 percent from a year ago. Regardless of whether sales increase by more or less than expected, the focus will return to the growth of digital as the main driver of consumer behavior.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: CALMs make parents anxious
If you're worried about your baby's health, don't hesitate to see your pediatrician.Photo by Dreamstine.com
Interpersonal Edge: Sharing key facts decreases employees’ anxiety in times of change
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Content Agency
Q. My company is facing huge changes starting next year. Rumors are flying around the company, but we are trying to keep the facts about the changes quiet until 2017. The problem is that, along with the rumors, we have increasing anxiety flying around our office. How can we in upper management manage the anxiety without revealing all the data about what will happen next year?
Choosing the RIGHT Financial Institution
By Porsche Miles-Grant
At this point, as a responsible adult and a productive citizen of America, you should belong to some type of financial institution. Whether it is a bank or credit union, your finances should be located in a safe and secured place.
Jill on Money: Forget the election; focus on investment long haul
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
Defying the polls and odds, Donald J. Trump won the presidential election. As the results became clear on the evening of November 8, financial markets around the world reacted swiftly: Stocks plunged (at one point during the overnight session, U.S. futures were down 5 percent, indicating a more than 800 point wipe out for the Dow Jones Industrial Average), the Mexican peso cratered by 13 percent, the U.S. dollar tumbled and safe havens like gold, U.S. Treasury bonds and the Japanese yen jumped.