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Sitting hunched and twisted like a pretzel in a chair is killing our body and soul, hour by hour. Read More

Congratulations, you got a raise! Here are 5 things to do with it Jane Burnett

Scoring a raise can feel like winning the lottery, but that definitely doesn’t mean you should spend it all. Here’s what to do instead. Read More

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Death of the department store: don’t just blame the internet, it’s to do with a dwindling middle class Jason Pallant and Sean Sands

The rise of the department store symbolized the rise of the middle class. Its collapse mirrors the hollowing out of the same. Read More

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Why smart people never bring smartphones into meetings Travis Bradberry

You are annoying your boss and colleagues any time you take your smartphone out during meetings — and women and people over 40 they’re even more perturbed. Read More

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This is the exact age workers think they’ll experience age discrimination Sheila McClear

By 2024, workers 55 or older will represent 25% of the entire country’s workforce with the fastest annual growth rates among the 65+ set. Read More

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The simple yet radical system to change your life John Gruber

By changing the way you create a to-do list you can set higher goals and create a clear vision on how you achieve them. It’s easier than you think. Read More

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Can having a pet save you money? Study says yes.Money Geek Team

Whether they’re official therapy animals or mere amateurs, pets can bring out our best. Here’s a look at the financial and health benefits of pet ownership. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.