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It’s been said before—and continues to be widely debated—but the US is majorly behind all developed countries in offering paid leave for parents. This is true for women since maternity leave is still considered a ‘short-term disability’, only allowing for six weeks off for a natural birth, and eight for a c-section. Read More

Office Life

What you should know about paternity leave and how to approach your boss about it Ladders Staff

Parental leave is when a male worker takes time off from work in order to spent time and care for their newborn, or an adopted or foster child. Depending on your workplace, paternity leave is paid time off, but other workplaces might offer it unpaid, which puts a burden on the worker to decide what a suitable amount of time off is … Read More

Personal Finance

The Top 5 reasons Americans put off marriage CW Headley

A new study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Life Happens unpacks all the ways in which younger generations are delaying the proverbial American dream. Read More

Health

Eating home-cooked meals can add years to your life CW Headley

Regularly eating out limits our ability to manage portions in addition to surging our intake of processed meats, sugar, and empty calories. This is why those who prepare their own dinner actually live longer than those who do not. Read More

Advice

A New England Patriots star on never giving up — and giving back Lindsay Tigar

Since his nephew suffers from this condition, he started hosting an annual karaoke event in Boston that benefits Autism Speaks, and takes time to visit schools throughout the country to raise spirits and shift stereotypes. He took some time on the sidelines to talk with The Ladders about his background, his career advice — and what’s next: … Read More

Personal Finance

The surprising generation most ready to own a home CW Headley

Eighty-percent of this demographic are working towards owning their own home, and the same amount intends to do so by the time they reach 30. Read More

Personal Finance

Study: People really don’t want to go to your birthday party or wedding CW Headley

The growing minority of people that still get married take the event very seriously and expect their friends to do the same. Read More

Uncategorized

Want to be married? These jobs have the highest marriage rate Kathy Morris

Ever wondered how much job choice impacts relationships? Your job impacts so much of your life. Could it impact whether you even get married at all? … Read More

Personal Finance

Around the web: 6 smart personal finance stories Allison Kade

Especially with the holidays on the horizon, a lot of us are thinking about our spending patterns (and gearing up for some additional expenses, too). Read More

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