Day: 28 September 2026

There is something deeply hopeful about the fact that we are living longer than previous generations. Advances in medicine, safer living conditions and better healthcare have given many of us more time than our grandparents could have imagined.  But alongside that good news is a quieter reality that deserves attention.  Researchers now talk about the … Read more

When growing up, many kids earned pocket money by babysitting, mowing lawns, walking dogs or washing cars for their neighbours. Part-time jobs delivering local papers or circulars (junk mail) were also popular. At home, some kids got a weekly allowance in cash that increased slightly each year. Others didn’t – the amount and the “inflation … Read more