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12 Tips to Building a Resume That Gets You Hired
Allison Martin on August 26, 2015
In a tough job market, a resume can help you stand out. Here are a dozen ways to get and hold a hiring manager’s attention.
Does Gender Equality Lead to More Homicides?
Karla Bowsher on August 26, 2015
Gender equality in employment is associated with overall homicide rates — and not in a good way, new research finds.
These Colleges and Majors Lead to the Highest Salaries
Karla Bowsher on August 26, 2015
Which school tops the list of universities that turn out the highest-earning graduates? Find out.
The Most and Least Satisfying Car Brands in America
Karla Bowsher on August 26, 2015
Car-buyer satisfaction falls for a third consecutive year. Find out which manufacturer got especially negative marks from drivers.
9 Top Time-Management Mistakes and 10 Ways to Beat Them
Jim Gold on August 26, 2015
This is the time of year many of us resolve to buckle down and be more productive. Here are some of the secrets to making it happen.
Bad Speller? It Could Cost You a Date and More
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2015
Four in five adults consider themselves to be good spellers, but they could be kidding themselves — and making costly mistakes.
Good News, Job Seekers: Chipotle Plans Massive Hiring Spree
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2015
As the job market picks up, the restaurant chain aims to lure thousands of workers with positions, pay and perks.
Which Pharmacies Deliver the Best Customer Satisfaction?
Karla Bowsher on August 25, 2015
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies has remained steady over the past year despite continued changes in the health care industry. Here are the top-rated providers.
1 Generation Less Reliant on Credit Cards Than the Rest
Karla Bowsher on March 3, 2021
Find out which generations are most — and least — reliant on the use of credit cards to make purchases.
$2 Gas Arrives at Stations in a Dozen States
Karla Bowsher on August 25, 2015
The number of states with stations selling gas for under $2 is likely to quickly grow in coming weeks. But one region has a long way to go before reaching that magic price.
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.
Could It Be? Frugality Is a Fall Fashion for Kids?
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Money does not grow on trees. That’s a lesson that today’s young shoppers seem to have learned from their recession-scarred parents.
FTC Orders Refunds for Customers Duped by ‘Speech’ Pills
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Dietary supplements were marketed as treatment for kids’ speaking disorders associated with autism. Sound too good to be true?
Most Working Parents Say They Work From Desire, Not Just Need
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
A survey challenges the assumption that parents seeking work flexibility aren’t truly committed to their careers.
Why Is the Stock Market Tumbling? And Should You Panic?
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
Investors started the week by freaking out about…well, everything. Should you panic too? Probably not. Find out why the recent downturn might be good for your financial future.
Ask Stacy: The Market Looks Scary – Should I Sell My Stocks Now?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
The stock market has been in a freefall for several days, reminding investors how events beyond our control can devastate savings in the blink of an eye. Here are seven tips to help you overcome the fear you feel right now.
Clean Energy Tax Credits Mostly Benefit the Wealthy, Report Says
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
American households have received more than $18 billion in energy-related federal tax credits since 2006. Find out who gets the lion’s share of the benefit.
These 5 Industries Offer the Best 401(k) Plans
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
The five industries with the best retirement plans remain unchanged for a third consecutive year. Find out who tops the list.
Why Rent Control Won’t Make Housing More Affordable
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2015
Astronomical rents are in part a legacy of the recession. What economists say should be done to address the massive gap between working people’s pay and the high cost of housing.
Behold! Americans Are Getting Better at Managing Money
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015
The national average FICO score is at its highest level in at least 10 years. So how do you rank?
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