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Americans are prioritizing this thing over having kids, saving for a house

According to a new survey, Americans priorities seem to be shifting as wanderlust takes hold. Read More

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Survey: 31% of workers have played hooky (and other tales of absenteeism)

A third of employees have played hooky from work by pretending to be sick, a recent poll found – and there might be a link to job satisfaction in this behavior. Read More

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Report: This is how rich (or poor) other people think you are

The threshold for being considered rich in the United States may be lower than you think. Read More

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Report: Fashion industry suffers from diversity and inclusion issues

While it services people of all abilities, gender identities, sexualities and ethnicities, its workforce does not always fully represent those customers. Read More

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This is the ideal amount of downtime you need per day

While needs vary among individuals, a new survey found that overall, people were happiest when they had a mix of effort and relaxation each day. Read More

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Career and travel trump marriage, kids and homeownership, according to new study

The study found that traveling the world topped the list of musts among people between 30 and 49. It was more important to them than having a family. Read More

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Survey: People willing to lose 2.4 hours of sleep per night for a $25,000 raise

Some people think sacrificing sleep is essential to getting ahead. Others would happily sacrifice sleep if rewarded with more money and perks. Read More

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What young people think about old people is only half right

The young aren’t sure what’s right and what’s rumor about the old and the aging process, according to a survey. Read More

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The cities where retirees are in the most (and least) debt

It’s clear that carrying a large debt load when you approach retirement age is a problem for many Americans. 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.