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This survey explains why you feel poorer in the summer Monica Torres

According to a new Capital One survey, we are more likely to spend money on dining out this summer than at any other time of the year. Read More

Airlines are forecasting this to be the busiest summer travel season EVER Meredith Lepore

Got some upcoming work trips or vacations planned for the summer? Well, get ready because it is going to be super busy (which means more germs in the airport.) … Read More

Study: Sleeping in on the weekend can add years to your life Ladders Contributor

Good news if you were able to slip in some extra Zs this Memorial Day Weekend: A new, 13-year study of sleep habits finds that sleeping in on the weekend can add years to your life. Read More

30 excuses stopping you from living your best life (and 30 solutions to overcome them)Christopher D. Connors

Studies show that failure is among the most common reasons for making excuses. Fear of what we don’t understand is also at the top of the list. Whatever your excuse, know this — you’ll never get to where you truly want to be if you continue to make excuses. Start making solutions instead. Here’s one excuse for every day of the month and one solution to counter each one. Read More

You're invited! Great. Now what? Dealing with summer soirees Rachel Weingarten

Work, weddings, barbecues and other summer soirees; the invitations seem to come in fast and furious this time of year. So, do you have to attend just because you’re invited? And more than that, do you have to bring a gift or give a speech? And while we’re at it, when can you beg off? … Read More

Watch out for these 4 downsides of moonlighting Erica Lamberg

Looking to moonlight to boost your income? It may seem like a great way to earn some extra bucks, but be aware there may be some drawbacks, especially in the personal side of your life. Read More

These are the best places to go on vacation this summer Jane Burnett

Warm weather is right around the corner and summer vacations aren’t far behind. While it can be hard enough to take time off — research shows that 52% of American workers didn’t use all their vacation days in 2017 — deciding on a location is the other half of the battle. Read More

Should you take Fridays off? The pros and cons of setting up summer hours Rachel Weingarten

Some industries have an unofficial summer Friday policy in which they just aren’t around at all on Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Before you start your own personal Friday-free policy, consider this first. Read More

Survey: 5 things job seekers want to know before applying Monica Torres

When you’re an employer that wants to attract top talent, be careful how you tell the story of your company in public, because there are eyes online who are watching your answers very closely. Read More

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