Just a few decades ago, only a relatively small percentage of adult women were employed in jobs outside the home. Soon, however, we will reach a point where more than half of all American workers are female. What are the implications for the workplace, the family, the economy, and society? We'll help you address these questions as they pertain to your life, career, and investments.

A new decade is upon us, with many new opportunities and challenges. With that in mind, the Trends editors evaluated the outlook for the year ahead and the broader economic trends now evolving. What can we expect, and what are the implications? We'll explain.

For the past 30 years, parents have increasingly obsessed over the safety and self-esteem of their children. Unfortunately these hovering adults, nicknamed "helicopter parents," have nurtured a generation that is, in many ways, ill-equipped to compete effectively in the real world. Finally, this realization is driving a backlash against "overprotective parenting methods." What are the implications? Where is this trend headed? What will it mean for you as a parent, employer, and citizen? We'll provide the answers.