Sicker US Adults Have More Financial Problems Than In Other Countries

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Chronically and seriously ill American adults have the highest rate of difficulties in paying their medical bills and doing without medical care because of cost, compared to their counterparts in the UK, Canada, Australia, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany, a Commonwealth Fund International Survey reported ...

Happiness Impacts On Lifespan Regardless Of Health Or Financial Issues

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Older people who are happy have a 35% smaller chance of dying if they are content, excited or happy on a typical day, researchers from University College London wrote in Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences. The authors stressed that this greater likelihood of living longer held true even ...

Wall Street Sees ‘No Exit’ From Financial Woes

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

An era of decline for bankers may not end for years, according to interviews with more than two dozen executives and investors Find more info about Wall Street Sees ‘No Exit’ From Financial Woes photos videos pictures. read more

Financial Pressure On UK Dentists, BDA Reports

Friday, October 7th, 2011

The NHS Information Centre published new figures that reveal a steady fall in dentists' average taxable income over the last few years. Reports from the Dental Earnings and Expenses in England and Wales show that the average taxable income for self-employed primary care dentists in England was reduced from £89,600 ...

Singapore Pledges Jail, New Tactics for Financial Criminals

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Singapore, where assets under management have risen fivefold to $1.2 trillion since 2001, will seek tougher penalties for white-collar criminals and co-operate more with global agencies to deter money laundering and tax evasion, Attorney General Sundaresh Menon said. Find more info about Singapore Pledges Jail, New Tactics for Financial Criminals photos ...