Korrena Bailie

Sep 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Patricia Louis |Korrena Bailie

Every year, about one million students in the U.S. work unpaid internships, often due to graduation requirements and being unable to find a paid opportunity. But these experiences may be putting them at a disadvantage. Research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), a workforce development, research and advocacy association,  found that students who participate in paid internships receive more job offers and earn higher starting salaries than those who don’t.

Sep 16, 2024 | forbes.com | Natalie Campisi |Korrena Bailie

Building a middle-class budget starts with knowing what being “middle class” means in your life. Is it a fulfilling job? A flush bank account? Advanced degrees? Owning a home? A well-funded retirement account? While a typical middle class family can look wildly different for different people, some basic desires define this group. A Washington Post poll reveals most Americans generally agree on what it means to be middle class—finances, education and stability. The catch?

Sep 10, 2024 | forbes.com | Taylor Tepper |Korrena Bailie

It’s become fashionable to bemoan the financial prospects of the middle class. Social media is full of pessimism, with some racking up attention by proclaiming,  “the middle class is dead,” while Americans more broadly feel the system is rigged against people like themselves. The recent bout of soaring inflation, which for a while outpaced wage gains, has put a great deal of pressure on your finances.

Jan 26, 2024 | forbes.com | Meera Pal |Korrena Bailie

Aside from your puppy’s vaccination schedule, deciding whether to spay or neuter your dog is one of the most important decisions you will make that will affect the lifelong health of your furry companion. Not only can the decision to spay your female dog lead to a longer life, but it may also lead to a healthier one. Dogs that are spayed early in life are less likely to develop a disease called pyometra, which is a potentially fatal infection of the dog’s uterus.

Jan 9, 2024 | forbes.com | Jean Marie Bauhaus |Korrena Bailie

A lot of things can cause dogs and puppies to get diarrhea. But if that diarrhea is watery and doesn’t respond to the usual treatments, it could be a sign of a coccidia infection, also known as coccidiosis. While coccidia in dogs can become serious, it can be treated with medication, which may be covered by pet insurance. Here’s what you need to know about coccidia symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as how to prevent your dog from getting it. Is Your Dog Covered?