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Combat Stress In Women Veterans Receiving VA Healthcare and Disability
Furthermore, many of the Women Veterans Coordinators and claims processors we spoke with stated that they often felt unprepared to communicate effectively with veterans who may be distressed or emotional during discussions regarding their Military Sexual Trauma-related disability claims. more »
MetLife Mature Market Study: An $8.4 Trillion Boomer Inheritance
The wealthiest Boomers will be given an average of $1.5 million, while those at the other end of the spectrum will be left $27,000, an amount that represents a larger percentage of the latter group’s overall wealth. Two-thirds of all Boomers stand to receive some inheritance over their lifetime. more »
Census: Redistricting and Women-Owned Businesses
"As business owners, women in 2007 had a major impact on the nation's economy, employing more than 7.6 million workers." Nearly half of all women-owned businesses operated in repair and maintenance; personal and laundry services; health care and social assistance; and professional, scientific and technical services. more »
The Glum March of the Baby Boomers
When it comes to divorce, the Baby Boomers are less conservative than younger generations: 66% say divorce is preferable to staying in an unhappy marriage, compared with 54% of younger adults who say so. And a higher share of Boomers than older Americans (but not younger ones) say they have cut spending in the past year more »
