Jobs & Work
You Can Finally Keep Some of Your FSA Money
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2013
Employers may now allow up to $500 left over in a health flexible spending account to carry over into the following year.
The 5 Richest and Poorest U.S. Cities
B.T. Ballenger on October 28, 2013
Census data show the metropolitan areas with the highest and lowest median household incomes. Is your city on the list?
Those 50 and Older Have a Tough Time Finding Work
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2013
Many of those polled said there were few available jobs, few that paid well, and few with adequate benefits. Many cited personal experience with age discrimination.
Top 10 States for Young Adults
Guest Blogger on October 22, 2013
A new analysis names the best U.S. states for young adults, and the top performers may surprise you.
More Boomer Men Are Getting Botox
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2013
It’s harder for older workers to find work when they lose it, and some think looking younger improves their odds. It’s not a cheap solution.
What the Government Shutdown Cost Us
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2013
Nothing good came out of the federal government shutdown, and there was plenty of bad.
Report: Taxpayers Spend $7B a Year Helping Fast-Food Workers Survive
B.T. Ballenger on October 16, 2013
Through federal programs such as Medicaid and food stamps, taxpayers help fast-food workers get by despite their low wages.
In Honor of National Boss Day: Bad-Boss Stories
Karen Datko on October 16, 2013
Oct. 16 is Boss’s Day. What better way to celebrate this occasion than with stories about some of the worst bosses of our lives.
10 Ways Health Insurance and Other Workplace Benefits May Change
Guest Blogger on October 16, 2013
Employers are planning a number of important changes to the benefits you get at work next year.
7 Things to Do Right Now to Land a Big Raise Next Year
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 11, 2013
Tired of getting only an annual cost-of-living adjustment to your salary? Try out these strategies to land a big raise next year.
Some Nonprofit CEOs Make More Than $1 Million a Year
B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2013
Medium-sized and large charities paid a median salary of nearly $126,000 to CEOs in 2011.
Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast
Marilyn Lewis on October 4, 2013
When a regular paycheck suddenly disappears, you’ve got to make some quick adjustments. Here’s what to do.
Another Casualty of the Shutdown: The Monthly Jobs Report
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ three remaining employees weren’t able to manage an on-time comprehensive jobs report this month.
Furloughed by the Shutdown? Banks and Credit Unions Offer Help
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2013
Financial institutions are giving special consideration to furloughed federal employees — offering loans and delayed payments and waiving fees.
6 Steps to Surviving a Job Furlough
Marilyn Lewis on October 3, 2013
The odds are you’ll be back to work fairly soon. But there’s no guarantee. Especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this guide will see you through.
Government Shutdown: Are You Affected?
B.T. Ballenger on October 1, 2013
Yes, you are. But how much depends on where you work and what you’re doing in the next few weeks.
Retailers Filling 700,000 Holiday Season Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on September 24, 2013
Looking for seasonal work? Here’s a quick look at how many people retailers are planning to hire for the holiday shopping spree.
6 Things You Don’t Know About Minimum Wage
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2013
There are actually slightly more people making less than minimum wage than making the minimum.
CFPB Issues Warning to Employers Who Pay Workers With Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on September 19, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tells employers that prepaid cards, which often come loaded with fees, can’t be employees’ only option for being paid.
For the First Time in 5 Years, U.S. Household Income Didn’t Decline
B.T. Ballenger on September 17, 2013
The economic slide for many U.S. families appears to have stopped. Good news, but how about a turnaround? We’re kind of stuck in neutral.
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