Olive Tree Genealogy — Free Resources for Family Historians
While there’s been a boon of genealogy websites with people increasingly digging into their ancestral roots, one site, Olive Tree... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 4/13/18
Kristine Crane is a journalist with a background in both financial and health reporting. She has written for the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. A graduate of the Columbia School of Journalism, she got her start in reporting in Rome, Italy, and later completed an MFA in creative nonfiction writing at Pacific University in Oregon.
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While there’s been a boon of genealogy websites with people increasingly digging into their ancestral roots, one site, Olive Tree... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 4/13/18
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Many people already know animal shelters are a great resource for rescuing pets that need homes and are also a more affordable... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 3/27/18
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The US has some of the world’s finest institutions of higher learning, attracting students from all over the world. It also has... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 3/19/18
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The world needs new leaders, and perhaps the best strategy is to create them from the ground up. The Institute for Policy Studies... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 1/29/18
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For people without much of a credit history, or a history with negative marks, obtaining needed loans can be challenging, if not... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 1/10/18
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Despite the crucial role it plays in health and mental benefits, quality sleep is not as highly prioritized as nutrition and... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 1/10/18
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Australia has one of the highest levels of consumer debt, in part fed by some of the world’s highest housing prices. Contributing... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 1/8/18
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Many Canadian entrepreneurs have already discovered the advantages of small business lending. A leader in the space for more than... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 1/3/18
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When you’re facing a serious illness, you don’t try to heal yourself — you seek professional help. For those dealing with high... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 12/20/17
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Some people may not realize that going online to compare personal finance products, like mortgages and auto insurance policies, is... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 12/11/17
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Getting a driver’s license as a teenager is a rite of passage for Americans. However, as with any newly learned skill, those early... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 12/8/17
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Studies have shown that children who learn to read at a young age tend to get the types of head starts that lead to more lucrative... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 12/6/17
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Employee financial wellness programs have grown in popularity since the Great Recession, when many Americans suffered financial... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 11/28/17
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As in the US, debt is a significant issue for our neighbors north of the border, thanks partly to high housing prices and easy... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 11/8/17
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Acronyms abound in the contemporary world, from text messaging staples, like BRB and OMG, to more technology-driven shorthand,... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 10/3/17
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Gate City Bank has built its reputation on the generosity it extends to the communities it serves, such as its home improvement... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 9/15/17
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Retirement has traditionally been referred to as one’s Golden Years — a time when people can enjoy the fruits of their labor. But... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 9/14/17
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For more than 30 years, Take Charge America (TCA) has been helping consumers understand and manage debt to improve their financial... read more »
By: Kristine Crane • 3/8/17