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Meet The (Male) CEO Promising Equal Pay For Women
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
CEOs are starting to wake up to the gender pay gap and do something about it. Here are two examples.
28 Top Jobs and Industries for the Class of 2015
Hiram Reisner on April 24, 2015
There’s plenty of advice on which way to turn after college graduation, with different guides slicing and dicing the trends in different ways. Here’s a guide to the guides.
In Reversal, Comcast to Walk Away From Mega-Merger with Time Warner
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
Why the $45 billion merger between the two cable and Internet giants hit the skids, and why that is good news for consumers.
The Well Runneth Dry: States Where Water is in Short Supply
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
California is in severe drought. But there are eight more U.S. states that are also running out of water.
Why the IRS Hung Up on 8 Million Taxpayers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
How the top U.S. tax official explained the egregious lapses in IRS service during the 2015 filing season.
9 Top-Paying Part-Time Jobs
Karla Bowsher on April 23, 2015
These jobs pay anywhere from $10 to $300 an hour. Here’s what you need to know to land one.
Millions of Americans Could Get a Raise Soon
Karla Bowsher on June 5, 2015
Proposed new rules would allow more people to be paid for working overtime. But is there a downside?
Going to the Dogs: Which Drive-Throughs Offer Treats for Fido?
Karla Bowsher on April 23, 2015
One in six households orders something for Fido at fast-food drive-throughs. Find out which chains offer menu items for canines.
30 Ways to Shave the Cost of Laundry
Marilyn Lewis on September 9, 2021
Here’s how to save 90 percent on detergent and other ingenious ways to get your clothes clean for less.
5 Smart Ways to Leverage a ‘Gap Year’ in Your Education
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 23, 2015
Is it academic suicide to take a year off school? Not at all — if you do it right. Here’s how.
How ‘Livable’ Is Your City (Or Neighborhood)?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
AARP’s new online tool ranks communities across the nation. Check out how your community measures up.
Truly Inspired: A Pair of Shoes That Grows With a Kid’s Feet
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
Could a design geared for children in developing nations help address a vexing problem faced by parents worldwide?
U.S. Consumers Pick Top 50 ‘Green’ Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
U.S. consumers are increasingly loyal to brands that they’ve deemed “green.” Check out which 50 companies earn high marks for sustainability from customers.
5 Painless Tips to Save The Earth — And Your Wallet
Karla Bowsher on April 22, 2015
On this Earth Day, start using these five tips that contribute to saving the planet.
30 Cities With the Longest Workweeks
Karla Bowsher on April 22, 2015
Workers in these places devote many hours commuting to and working on the job. Did your city make the list?
The Retirement Savings Gap: Where Do You Rank?
Karla Bowsher on April 22, 2015
Americans are more confident about retirement, but the savings numbers remain dismal. Find out how you compare.
Climate-Friendly Drivers: 10 Things to Know About Electric Cars
Guest Blogger on June 5, 2015
There are reasons that eco-friendly car buyers are reluctant to plunge into the electric car market. Here is what they need to know.
Dr. Oz to Use His Talk Show to Beat Back Critics
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
Dr. Oz plans to use his daytime talk show to address accusations made by a group of doctors that he promotes “quack treatments.” Here’s the scoop.
Digital Divide Traps 5 Million Families in ‘Homework Gap’
Jim Gold on April 21, 2015
Seven in 10 teachers make assignments that require Internet access, but many lower income students don’t have a Wi-Fi connection at home, Pew Research shows.
Financial Worries That Keep Americans Awake at Night
Jim Gold on April 21, 2015
A new Gallup poll shows the overall anxiety level down from the height of the economic crisis but not back to prerecession numbers. Here are the details.
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