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These are the 10 cities in America with the largest middle class

If you want to live in an area where middle-class workers actually make up the majority of the population, check out these cities. Read More

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New study reveals why some people are more creative than others

Our findings indicate that the creative brain is “wired” differently and that creative people are better able to engage brain systems that don’t typically work together. Read More

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What’s changed for American workers since last year’s tax reform

There are some data points that indicate how the economy is trending almost a year after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law. Read More

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Amazon HQ2 means 50,000+ new jobs, but not everyone’s happy about it

Though the new sites mean billions in incremental tax revenue and investment, locals in Long Island City, have taken issue with Amazon’s choice to move into their already teeming neighborhood. Read More

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These are the Top 10 happiest cities in America for 2018

Check out our full list to see where you stack up. Perhaps all we need to do is move to Kansas. Who would have known the Midwest is a happiness hub? … Read More

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Study: Men are unethical for themselves, women for others

They found that women who considered lying for others anticipated less guilt than those who considered lying for themselves. Read More

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These are the 15 cities with the most $100K+ jobs in November 2018

Ladders put together a list of the 15 cities hiring the most $100K+ jobs in September using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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Republicans more likely to feel uncomfortable talking politics at work

The majority of workers surveyed said that politics did not impact their relationships with coworkers. Read More

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Here are the 29 states you can take time off from work to vote

While some states guarantee paid time off, for example, others do not. And the time guaranteed for employees to vote varies state-by-state as well. 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.