Jobs & Work
2 Words Companies Use to Hide Age Discrimination
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Some lawyers say a term employers use in job ads is code for discrimination against older applicants. Here’s what you need to know.
Workers: Jobs Are Making Us Fat
Karla Bowsher on May 1, 2015
Work-related stress can cause myriad health problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Homeownership: Is it Worth the Leap of Faith?
Bob Sullivan on May 1, 2015
Times have changed since the 30-year mortgage formed the crux of the American Dream. Here’s some 2015 perspective on “buying in” to the housing market.
Rest in Peace, 40-Hour Workweek
Karla Bowsher on April 30, 2015
The era of the six-day workweek has dawned. Find out whether that’s good or bad for employees.
Top 10 States for Job Hunters Seeking to Work Remotely
Jim Gold on April 29, 2015
Turns out the desire to work from home lines up pretty well with the opportunities to do so. Seven states are best if you want to telecommute.
Warning: Don’t Use These Fonts on Your Resume
Krystal Steinmetz on April 28, 2015
The typeface you select for your resume can speak volumes about you as a person and prospective employee, so choose carefully. (Find out which one is the equivalent of “putting on sweatpants” to an interview.)
What it Takes to Snag the Best Entry-Level Jobs
Karla Bowsher on April 29, 2015
The best jobs offer more than relatively high starting salaries. Find out more.
How Later-Life Career Changes Can Pay Off
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2015
Find out what it takes to successfully change careers later in life, and what it might mean for your income.
10 Public Employees Who Make More Money Than the President
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Most of these people earn more than twice as much as the president — and taxpayers fund their salaries.
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.
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?
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?
Earth Day: A Dozen Ways Going Green Will Save You Some Green
Jim Gold on June 4, 2015
For Earth Day, 12 ways to make living green pay by saving money.
The Top 5 Job Interview Deal-Breakers
Karla Bowsher on April 20, 2015
Interviewing with a prospective employer? Avoid these mistakes at all costs.
The 10 Best-Paying Employers in the Country
Karla Bowsher on April 17, 2015
The median total compensation at these companies starts at more than $140,000. Find out who is paying the big bucks.
New Data Show What’s Still Broken in U.S. Economy
Bob Sullivan on April 17, 2015
Half of Americans are spending half of their income just on food and shelter. It helps explain why the “recovery” seems elusive to many people.
How the Gender Gap in Pay Can Translate to Poverty in Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on April 16, 2015
The gender pay gap, multiplied by years of work, becomes a yawning difference in the golden years. And women tend to live longer, too.
5 Scams That Plague Small Businesses
Allison Martin on June 5, 2015
Small business owners need to be aware of five scams that could cripple the bottom line.
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