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Survey: 93% of Americans don’t lend money to coworkers

Only 7% of Americans would lend cash to the people they work with and men are 30% more likely than women to charge interest to friends and family. Read More

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‘Glow’ star Alison Brie on why women need to own their success

Ladders spoke with actress Alison Brie at an event celebrating the re-launch of American Express Gold Card about why women need to embrace their success. Read More

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Millennial and Baby Boomer investors think ‘base salary’ is by far the most crucial benefit

“23% of working Millennials, 19% of Generation X and 17% of Baby Boomers say their employer enhanced work benefits/perks’ within the last year.” … Read More

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Here are the most Googled money topics for every state

According to the research, the most popular money matters searched on Google were debt-related in Arizona, Indiana, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wyoming. Read More

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Survey: Millennials are least likely generation to exercise in the morning

“Whenever you choose to work out, one thing’s for sure: you know the time that works best for your lifestyle.” … Read More

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Fewer people are applying to US business schools, survey finds

“Going to business school is a decision with long-term consequences. It can reward you with a strong network, but it can also come with debt.” … Read More

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Survey: These are the ‘fastest-growing’ cities in America

The biggest challenges faced by cities with rapidly growing populations are the resulting congestive effects. Read More

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This map shows income inequality in every American metro area

At a foundational level, income inequality is pervasive. The top 1% still earn 5.4 times more than the rest of the workforce in the least unequal area. Read More

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Report: Almost half of all cellphone calls will be scams by 2019

“Similar to job scammers, phone scammers prey on your panic — they want you to act quickly and not think things through.” … Read More

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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.