Will This Family-Friendly Trend Take Hold in Your Workplace?

on August 10, 2015

Check out the latest big tech move to be more generous with leave for new parents and caregivers.

Poll Names People’s Choice for the Woman to Grace New $10 Bill

on March 4, 2021

In a new poll, this former first lady topped a list of remarkable women, including a leader in the fight to end slavery, a pioneering pilot and a U.S. Supreme Court justice.

Guide to the Best (and Worst) Travel Apps

on August 10, 2015

If you’re looking for shortcuts to booking trains, planes, hotels and more, here are nine apps that are worth checking out — and some duds you might want to avoid.

Need a Job? Check Out These 2 Talent-Hungry Industries

on August 10, 2015

Where are the opportunities as the economy builds steam? Hint: It’s not the energy sector.

The 5 Best Frequent Flier Programs

on August 6, 2015

Airline reward programs aren’t what they used to be. Here’s a ranking that helps you weigh the perks and a confusing array of restrictions.

The Key to Keeping Male Employees Happy in the Workplace

on August 6, 2015

Beyond salary and vacation time, there is one benefit that is essential to keeping many men satisfied at work. A few companies are beginning to catch on.

Women: Good News About the Gender Pay Gap (and Some Bad)

on August 6, 2015

New research reveals that new female college graduates earn as much as, or more than, men in 29 of 73 majors. The bad news is what happens later.

T-Mobile Snatches No. 3 Spot Among Top Cell Carriers

on August 5, 2015

But the race is far from over. Its closest rival still trumps T-Mobile in an influential performance rating.

The Boss Makes How Many Times More Than I Do?

on August 5, 2015

A new rule requiring companies to disclose the CEO-to-worker pay ratio could offer some eyeball-popping insights.

Frontier Tries Bundling for Fee-Weary Travelers

on August 5, 2015

For travelers who like the airline but don’t like its a la carte fees for everything from a carry-on to a can of soda, Frontier now offers ‘The Works.’

Do You Own a Fitness Tracker? Better Read This

on August 4, 2015

From reports of inaccurate measurements to potential security risks, here’s what you should know about wearable fitness devices.

Heads Up, Retailers: Consumers Care About Fair Pay

on August 4, 2015

Price is not the only factor shoppers consider when they are making purchases, a Harvard Business School study finds.

Check Out Target’s Big Bid for Your Online Business

on August 4, 2015

The big box store is offering free shipping and returns for a limited time, but not limited to back-to-school purchases. Here are details.

How Americans Rate Their Fiscal and Physical Fitness

on August 3, 2015

A survey turns up evidence that they are probably overly optimistic.

Verizon Deal With HBO: Another Reason to Cut Cable

on August 3, 2015

“Game of Thrones,” anyone? If you’re a Verizon broadband customer, you’ll have access to this and much more from HBO Now. Here’s the scoop.

Are Your Kids Brats? That Could Pay Off in the Long Run

on August 3, 2015

A new study found that childhood behavior is a good indicator of future income.

Top 10 Hair-Tearing Consumer Complaints

on July 30, 2015

Find out what made your fellow consumers’ blood boil. Hint: Issues with cable and Internet companies, as well as do-not-call violations, made the list but did not claim the top spot.

Quiz: What’s the Main Ingredient in Almond Milk?

on July 30, 2015

Not almonds — by a long shot! A lawsuit against Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze charges that the name is misleading.

Crazy Auto Insurance Rates: Your DUI May Matter Less Than Credit Score

on November 2, 2020

A Consumer Reports investigation offers a window into the bizarre ways that we are sized up for auto premiums. Warning: It isn’t pretty!

Woo-Hoo! Companies Junk Performance Reviews

on July 29, 2015

Why a growing number of corporations are done with performance reviews — much to the relief of workers and managers.

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