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The 10 Most Sought-After Employers in North America
Technology companies dominate the upper ranks of LinkedIn’s latest list of the most desirable employers. Find out who tops the list.
Warning to Travelers: Do Not Toss That Airplane Boarding Pass
Here’s why you should add the boarding pass to the ever-growing list of things you need to shred after use.
Nevada Says Fantasy Sports Must Have a Gambling License
The state’s Gaming Control Board knows a game of chance when it sees one — and it sees one.
Volkswagen Expands Recalls Under Order of Regulators
The German auto giant is expected to recall up to 11 million vehicles globally in the fallout from its emissions-rigging scandal.
The Year’s 10 Weirdest Excuses for Calling in Sick
A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 38 percent of people who called in sick to work in the past year weren’t actually ill. And some of their excuses were awfully strange.
Odds You’re in Top ’10 Percent’ Are Better Than You Think
If you live in the U.S., there’s a decent chance your income places you at least in the top “10 percent.” And you may even be in the top “1 percent.”
Cars That Will Last You 10 Years
Foreign-made SUVs and minivans hold all positions in a list of 10 cars most likely to be kept by the same owner for at least a decade.
What You Need to Know About Your New ‘Chipped’ Credit Cards
You’ll be “dipping” instead of “swiping,” among other details, but the changeover is expected to make your cards far less vulnerable to fraud.
Meet the Top 10 Moneymakers on YouTube
These millennials had ideas and a platform to broadcast to the world. Now, they’re multimillionaires.
How Does Your State Rank on Financial Well-Being?
Data based on daily surveys placed Hawaii on top and showed the South lagging.
Consumer Advocates Accuse Gas Companies of Price Gouging
A watchdog group says a lack of competition in California has allowed gas companies to make an unprecedented markup at the pump.
Do You Really Need an Annual Physical Exam?
A growing number of doctors now say the practice is at best wasteful and potentially harmful. What is behind this change of medical advice?
Why Data Breaches Often Are Worse Than They First Sound
Data breaches usually end up being more widespread than first suspected. Find out why.
Global Economic Crisis Hurting One-Third of Youth
About 1 in 3 young people worldwide are currently not working, training or in school. Find out what can be done to turn the situation around.
Tempted to Accept That LinkedIn Invitation? Think Twice
You never know. That one connection could be the first step toward a new job — or the first step toward getting hacked.
Bad News, Seniors: Social Security Benefits Unlikely to Increase in 2016
Here’s why your rising cost of living is not expected to be covered by a cost-of-living increase.
Finally, a Decent Solution for Airplane Carry-On Bags
“Space Bins” aboard Alaska Airlines’ new Boeing 737s mean passengers won’t have to fight over storage for their roll-aboard bags and coats.
Wal-Mart: Boosting Workers’ Wages Helps Sink Profits
The retail giant’s stock took a plunge on Wall Street, but the company projected investments would pay off in coming years.
How Economists Caught Cheating College Students
At least 10 percent of college students cheat on exams, according to one study. But there is a simple way to stop the practice in its tracks.
To Live on Minimum Wage, You Must Work a Ton of Hours
A nonprofit says a minimum-wage worker has to log a lot of hours to make what’s considered a living wage in the U.S. Find out just how many hours it takes.
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