Jobs & Work
Does a Degree From a Respected School Mean Good Money?
B.T. Ballenger on September 16, 2013
Schools that produce a large number of graduates in high-earning fields are often prestigious, but not all prestigious schools produce high earners.
5 Open Enrollment Tips for Obamacare
Guest Blogger on September 16, 2013
If your employer doesn’t offer health insurance for 2014 or its plan doesn’t meet minimum standards, you’ll need to buy insurance on your own.
Are Top CEOs Overpaid for Their Performance?
B.T. Ballenger on August 30, 2013
CEOs are paid so handsomely because they bring something important to the company, right? Like bankruptcy, or a bailout?
Walmart Will Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2013
Starting next year, full-time Walmart employees can acquire health coverage for their same-sex partners.
Why Working a Little Less Can Save You Money
Donna Freedman on August 26, 2013
For years my goal seemed to be saying “yes” to every request and every project. How many of life’s grace notes did I miss during that time?
Wages Haven’t Grown Much in More Than a Decade
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2013
As a group, only people with advanced degrees have seen any wage growth in the past 5 years, a new study says.
UPS Drops Health Care for Some Spouses, Blames Obamacare
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2013
Spouses of UPS employees who can get health care through their own jobs will no longer be eligible for health insurance through UPS in 2014. What do you think?
Could Seattle Make Its Minimum Wage $15?
B.T. Ballenger on August 19, 2013
There’s a push to make it happen, and some local politicians seem to be on board.
About Half of 401(k) Holders Find Them Confusing
B.T. Ballenger on August 20, 2013
Slightly more than half of workers who have 401(k)’s think they’re more difficult to understand than health insurance benefits.
US Workers Are Getting Fewer Paid Sick Days
B.T. Ballenger on August 16, 2013
We get fewer paid holidays and sick days on average than we did 20 years ago. On the bright side, we picked up a couple of vacation days, and more people have access to multipurpose paid leave.
First Jobs of Financial Geniuses
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2013
Unlike the royal baby, these people weren’t born famous, wealthy or seemingly destined for success.
Walmart’s Worst Nightmare? A Chain That Competes on Price, Treats Employees Well
B.T. Ballenger on August 12, 2013
A retail expert calls an Idaho-based grocery chain ‘Walmart’s worst nightmare’ based on the company’s ability to undercut Walmart’s prices. What do you think?
Most Fast-Food Workers Are Not Teens
B.T. Ballenger on August 8, 2013
Many are raising kids on these low-wage jobs, and the vast majority make less than $10 an hour.
8 Cheap Ways to Reduce Stress
Angela Brandt on August 5, 2013
Money is the root of much stress. What are some ways you can relieve that tension without spending a dime?
Joblessness Lasts Longer When You’re Older
B.T. Ballenger on August 1, 2013
Many baby boomers encountered long stretches of unemployment during the economic downturn, and many are still having a tough time finding work.
The 10 College Majors With the Best Starting Salaries
Angela Brandt on July 29, 2013
If you have the word “engineering” in your major, you’re off to a good start. Here are some of the best degrees for major salaries.
Professional Liars for Hire
B.T. Ballenger on July 18, 2013
Liar, liar, pants on fire? You’re hired. A company in Minnesota will say just about anything you want, for the right price.
Delaying Retirement Will Keep You Smarter, Longer
B.T. Ballenger on July 18, 2013
Work keeps people physically, socially, and mentally active. New research suggests every extra year of work will reduce the risk of dementia.
McDonald’s Not Sure How Its Workers Survive On Minimum Wage
B.T. Ballenger on July 17, 2013
A McDonald’s budget template for employees shows it takes roughly two full-time minimum wage jobs to scrape by.
Who Has the World’s Shortest Workweek?
B.T. Ballenger on July 11, 2013
Hint: It’s not the United States. There are plenty of countries where people work fewer hours a week on average.
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