Kathryn Koehler - Contributing Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
Lastest Stories by Kathryn Koehler
It’s never too late (no matter how old you are) to start investing in yourself and your future by building a little nest egg. If your financial situation isn’t what you’d hoped for, that...
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At 60, if your finances are in a shambles, take heart. You’re in good company. However, with a few of Dave Ramsey’s tweaks, you can get back on the right track. After experiencing a downturn in...
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My old baby boomer pal Rickey once made the mistake of walking into a sports bar in Georgia wearing his Tennessee Vols cap. A hush fell over the crowd. Rickey, immediately recognizing his gaffe,...
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Used correctly, running shoes don’t last forever. It seems just when you’ve broken them into perfection, it’s time to get a new pair. Conventional wisdom suggests that the sturdiest...
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From egg-stra small family farms to egg-spansive commercial production facilities the U.S. egg market is a 14 billion-dollar industry. Eggs are nature’s perfect package of nutrition and flavor....
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From the runways of Milan to the streets of Rome, Italy has a reputation for having an impeccable sense of fashion in couture, architecture, and automobiles. When driving an Italian car, it’s not...
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CEOs are becoming younger with each passing generation. This reflects the shift to tech-savvy industries in which youth and adaptability are increasingly valuable traits. Propelled by advancing...
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Here’s the thing about mass generalizations: They’re usually not that accurate. While researching the 11 Mexican dishes baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) avoid ordering, I, a...
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While it had been available in specialty stores catering to Greek communities before, Greek yogurt swept the U.S. off its feet in the late-aughts. Companies, including Chobani and Fage, created a...
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Although glasses with tinted lenses existed before, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that tinted lenses were utilized for glare reduction and protection. In 1929 sunglasses gained widespread...
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Popcorn is deeply rooted in the Americas. Indigenous people in present-day Central and South America were among the first to cultivate and consume popcorn. Archaeological evidence suggests that corn...
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In the world of branding, everyday items have morphed into household names, reshaping our language along the way. Facial tissues are now simply Kleenex, all bandages are Band-Aids, and frozen treats...
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Whether you call it seltzer, carbonated, or sparkling, there’s no denying the popularity of fizzy, flavored water. While some sparking water achieves its effervescence naturally, most get their...
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To be clear, the 10 gummy bear brands to avoid we’re focusing on are your average, ordinary, kid-appropriate gummies, not the extraordinary adult variety. Despite their irresistible chewiness,...
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Bib up and grab a handful of napkins as 24/7 Wall St. comes clean with 10 BBQ sauce brands to avoid. Whether it’s ribs, chicken, or shrimp you’re slathering it on, and whether you spell it...
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