Today was a bad day for Wall Street: The Dow Jones dropped more than 4 percent by the end of the day, the biggest loss since 9/11 rocked the market in 2001. On days like these, existing investors might really be smarting by the end of the day, feeling their losses — but newbies can [...]

I remember very clearly when it was that I first realized that teachers are just people, too. I was actually several years out of school myself when it occurred. I was attending an open mic poetry night that lasted long into the night. A group of us were there having a great time – playing [...]

I think the worst parts of getting older must be the way your body parts stop working properly anymore. For instance, my grandfather is living to an age many people can only dream of — he turns 96 later this month.  But it’s taking his toll.  His memory sucks, he’s unsteady on his feet, and [...]