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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.

Out of Wi-Fi Range? 3 Tips for Getting Some Work Done Anyway

Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015

Even if you lack Internet access, you can still be remarkably productive, if you want to be, of course. Here’s how.

Poor Hygiene Puts 40 Million Contact Lens Wearers At Risk

Karla Bowsher on August 21, 2015

More than 99 percent of people who use contact lenses have at least one bad habit that risks eye infection, the CDC says. Find out which behaviors are dangerous.

What’s Wrong With Our Debate Over Higher Wages

Bob Sullivan on August 21, 2015

Wages have been stagnant in the United States for decades. It’s a ticking time bomb for our economy.

Summer’s Winding Down: Time to Jump-Start Your Job Search

Hiram Reisner on August 20, 2015

As the season comes to a close, dust off your resume, revise it with fresh eyes, and be ready to network as people get back to the office.

Expose of Amazon’s ‘Bruising Workplace’ Stirs Furious Debate

Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2015

Whether it is a brilliant team “helping invent the future, and laughing along the way” or a sweat shop ignoring employees’ well-being depends on whom you talk to.

Working Long Hours May Hurt Women’s Chances of Pregnancy

Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015

Long workweeks appear to result in delayed pregnancies for many women. But what’s behind the link?

IRS: Tax Data Breach Was Much Worse Than Thought

Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2015

The personal information of nearly 400,000 Americans may have been at risk in a recent data breach reported by the IRS. How will you know if you were among the targets?

Report: AT&T Helped U.S. Spy on Internet Traffic for Decades

Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2015

Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden appear to show that AT&T helped the NSA to spy on “billions of emails.” Find out more.

How to Get Affordable Help for Your Struggling Student

Hiram Reisner on August 17, 2015

If you don’t have time, patience or – frankly – the knowledge to help your student with their homework, here are some ways to help them shine.

The Good and Bad News About Next Year’s Pay Raises

Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2015

A new employer survey reveals that 2016 will likely come with a pay raise for most American workers. Find out how much you can expect.

15 Steps to Profit by Renting Your Home to Visitors

Marilyn Lewis on August 11, 2015

In some cities, Airbnb hosts are averaging $20,000 a year in income from renting out their homes.

American Workers Put in Billions of Hours a Month, for Free

Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2015

Unpaid caregiving plays a pivotal support role in U.S. economy, researchers say.

Probing the Source of White-Black Economic Divide

Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2015

Brookings researchers find the gap persists even among populations that follow the “success sequence”

Guide to the Best (and Worst) Travel Apps

Krystal Steinmetz 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.

16 Jobs That Put Women at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer

Karla Bowsher on August 7, 2015

Your job could increase the risk for breast cancer by up to fivefold. Find out which professions pose the greatest risk.

Men Much More Likely Than Women to Drive Drunk

Karla Bowsher on March 3, 2021

Men — especially young males — are more likely to drive drunk than women. And the numbers are not even close.

Spend Less on Vitamins and Boost Your Nutrition

B.T. Ballenger on August 7, 2015

Getting the nutrients you need does not mean paying more — not even when it comes to buying vitamins — but it does mean paying attention.

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

Krystal Steinmetz on August 5, 2015

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

12 Items You Should Buy Generic (and 4 You Shouldn’t)

Allison Martin on March 4, 2021

Name-brand items often aren’t worth the extra cost. Here’s a list of items you should always buy generic, along with a few exceptions to the rule.