Politics is rarely pursued for wealth; most politicians enter public service to lead and represent their communities. While salaries are not comparable to private sector billionaires, pay varies widely depending on factors like cost of living, governmental structure and local politics. Some leaders earn incomes close to the median for their region, while others command … Read more

Politics is not typically regarded as a path to vast personal wealth. Elected officials and appointees occupy positions of public service, and few enter office expecting to earn fortunes from their official salaries. Still, factors such as local cost of living, political structure and benefits influence how much public servants receive. Some leaders earn pay … Read more

Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of Arts Council England, captured the value of the arts succinctly: “Imagine society without the civilizing influence of the arts, and you’ll have to strip out what is most pleasurable in life.” There is a clear link between the arts, cultural participation and education; studies have also connected artistic activity … Read more

Sir Peter Bazalgette, former chair of Arts Council England, captured the importance of the arts: “Imagine society without the civilizing influence of the arts, and you’ll have to strip out what is most pleasurable in life.” The arts are closely connected to cultural engagement and education and have been linked to economic performance, making a … Read more

Every potential homebuyer has heard the mantra: “Location, location, location.” Often that boils down to two common concerns: “Are the schools good?” and “Is the neighborhood safe?” But beyond those basics, there are many important questions buyers often overlook when evaluating a neighborhood or town. We consulted Realtors and real estate professionals about the additional … Read more

Every potential homebuyer has heard the mantra: “Location, location, location.” Often that shorthand really boils down to two core questions: “Are the schools good?” and “Is the neighborhood safe?” But there are many other important questions buyers often overlook. While choosing where to live is a personal decision based on lifestyle and preferences, several practical … Read more

We all know the feeling: the frustration of being stuck in traffic or waiting on delayed public transit. Congestion is worst in the world’s busiest city centers—from Paris to New York—and municipal leaders are trying a variety of strategies to ease gridlock, improve air quality and boost local economies. Many cities are debating or implementing … Read more

We all know the feeling: the frustration of being stuck in a traffic jam or stranded on delayed public transit. Unsurprisingly, the worst congestion occurs in the world’s busiest city centers, from Paris to New York City. Faced with gridlock, pollution and lost productivity, many major cities are experimenting with ways to limit or remove … Read more

On the hunt for a job you can build a career around? One key to long-term employment is choosing a future-proof role—one likely to remain in demand as industries evolve. In today’s constantly shifting job market, finding work that will still be thriving years from now can be challenging. Below are 15 occupations identified by … Read more

On the hunt for a job you can call a career? One key to long-term employment is to find a future-proof role — a profession likely to remain stable and in demand as years pass. In today’s changing job market, identifying careers with lasting prospects can be challenging. Below are 15 occupations identified by the … Read more