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Americans without kids less confident about retirement

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As Americans weigh whether to have children and the effect on their financial future, those without kids are significantly less confident about meeting their retirement goals, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). Americans without children are least likely to feel confident in their ability to meet their retirement savings goal (54%), compared to Americans with kids (72%). Among parents, those with one to two children (74%) are more likely to feel ...

Big Blanket will join the Party

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The Block Party is a “big tent” event, bringing together many components — music, comedy, vendors market, food, community, etc. — under one banner. This year it adds a “big blanket” to that big tent. The Block Party 2026 at B&O Station in Youngstown is adding a third stage for ...

‘Bang Bang’ takes aim at The Playhouse Downtown

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New Castle, Pa., native Ingrid Ullrich traveled the world performing on cruise ships and with renowned organizations such as Cirque du Soleil. Those opportunities stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic and then she suffered a hip injury while teaching dance. “I sadly, unfortunately, ...

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Cyclists plan 53rd Century ride on Sept. 20 Registration is underway for the 53rd Northeast Ohio Century bicycle tour on Sept. 20, sponsored by the Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen bicycling club. Riders will gather between 7 and 10 a.m. at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge, 6400 state Route 46, Mecca. The 25-mile route will visit the Hartford Apple Festival and the Hartford Hill Winery and Brewery. There also will be 10-, 50- and 51-mile routes, and century riders can reach their 100-mile goal with the two longest routes. Support vehicles will be available to assist cyclists until 5 p.m. ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

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A defender should always keep at the forefront of his mind exactly how many tricks his side needs to set the contract. This number becomes his goal for that hand, and if he absent-mindedly loses sight of it, disaster might soon follow. Consider this deal where West led a spade against four ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

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Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday ...