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What’s The Difference Between Sympathy & Empathy? Psychologists Explain
The suffix -pathy comes from the Greek word for "suffering," pathos. The U.S. medical system is built around pathology, which simply means diagnosing suffering and treating disease. Similarly, mental health professionals find social connections critically important to...
Your Ultimate Guide To Solar Panel Pricing And Incentives In Arizona
Arizona’s sunny weather makes solar power a smart move for the state’s residents. The Grand Canyon State has become one of the foremost states for solar since its Renewable Energy Standard was instituted alongside a solar sales tax exemption in the early 2000s. With...
Most Paid Medical Debt Is About To Be Removed From Credit Reports: Here’s What’s Changed
As much as 70% of medical collection debt is being removed from consumer credit reports. Medical debt is no small burden for Americans. A study conducted by Debt.com found that in 2021, 50% of Americans had medical debt, which was an increase from 2020 when the...
4 Ways to Make Sure Your Rental Portfolio Promotes Diversity and Inclusion
These four tips ensure that homeowners and residential real estate investors not only think about cash flow but also about the long-term effects of diverse hiring, leasing, and lending. Real estate investors and developers can often get lost in numbers and forget...
It’s Equal Pay Day—Here Are 4 Things You Can Do Today to Close the Gap
The pay disparities between men and women can seem insurmountable, but there are steps we can take to resolve them. In 1973, the Department of Labor reported that women only made 57 cents per every dollar made by men. What did they do about it? Well, they created a...
The Best Patio Door Options and How Much They Cost
Upgrading your patio door can give you more natural light and easy access to your yard. But choosing which one best fits your home—and budget—takes a bit more effort. According to HomeAdvisor, on average, homeowners spend $2,500 on installing a patio door, including...
6 Signs You’re Dealing With A Machiavellian & What To Do
Chances are, you have crossed paths with a Machiavellian personality at some point. Maybe it was through a romantic relationship, a workplace encounter, or while listening to a political leader. When confronting a true Machiavellian, adjectives like devious,...
7 Black Style Icons to Channel in Your Home Decor
Creatives envision spaces inspired by Cicely Tyson, Grace Jones, Beyoncé, and more. Though interior design might not be the first thing you think of when you hear the names Beyoncé or Cecily Tyson, Black style icons have had a profound influence on fashion, art, and...
5 Clever Ways to Save for College That Don’t Involve a 529 Plan
College tuition costs continue to skyrocket, and it's anyone's guess how much more they'll rise in a decade. Here are our top college-savings strategies—that don't involve a traditional 529 account. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 1974,...