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28 Top Jobs and Industries for the Class of 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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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)?
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
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
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
On this Earth Day, start using these five tips that contribute to saving the planet.
30 Cities With the Longest Workweeks
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?
Americans are more confident about retirement, but the savings numbers remain dismal. Find out how you compare.
Earth Day: A Dozen Ways Going Green Will Save You Some Green
For Earth Day, 12 ways to make living green pay by saving money.
Climate-Friendly Drivers: 10 Things to Know About Electric Cars
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
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’
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
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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