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20 things to master before you turn 40

It’s high time you refined some crucial life skills, from staying healthy to saving money. Here are 20 skills you should master before you enter your 40s. Read More

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These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in January 2019

So where are all of these hot jobs paying at least $100K this month? Ladders compiled the data using its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Check them out — and click through to see job openings that might be right for you. Read More

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The 3-step strategy that helped nearly 100 millionaires get rich

Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take a lucky big risk or inheritance to become a millionaire. Many use a simple three-step strategy to build wealth. Read More

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Survey: Only 36% of candidates negotiate salary when offered a job

64% of respondents to a survey said they didn’t negotiate their salary on the last job they took, accepting the first offer given to them. Read More

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Employees value compensation, fair treatment the most

While money is a no-brainer, “fair treatment” could be read as a sign that workers are increasingly sensitive to the different types of workplace discrimination. Read More

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7 stats about Christmas spending that will knock your stockings off

According to Shopify, December is projected to exceed $65 billion in holiday shopping sales. And that’s just for the presents. Read More

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Do these 5 things by Dec. 31 to cut your tax bill

The sooner your tax preparer has an idea of how your year is shaping up, the sooner he or she can find you more ways to save. Read More

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5 people who paid off their student loans really fast: How they did it

Here are stories of five people who went to extreme measures to pay off huge student loan debt in lightning-fast time. Learn from them. Read More

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A state-by-state look at how much more expensive childcare is than a higher education

Dropping your kid off at daycare costs more in 28 states than a college education. The problem is most readily apparent across the Northeast and West Coast. 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.