This Week’s Essential StateImpact

The five hottest items on StateImpact this week are:

Bev Norton

1. Pension Reform: Some Myth-Busters To Follow The Stalemate
   Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution funds: what’s what, and what’s better? Find answers here.
2. Concord, N.H. Super-Strong Economy?
   Last week Concord, N.H. was listed as the nation’s strongest “micropolitan” economy — but don’t look too close at those numbers.
3. Not Happy? You Might Be Spending Your Money All Wrong
   An easy-to-read round-up of the latest research on money and happiness.
4. Baby Steps For Naturopathic Doctors In New Hampshire
   A bill is likely to pass requiring health insurance plans in N.H. to reimburse Naturopathic doctors — for 2.3 percent of the population.
5. Concord, NH: Doesn’t Feel Like No. 1 (But Not So Bad, Either)
   Local perspectives on the strength of Concord’s economy.