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Most Millennials think they’ll have to support their parents in old age: study

A survey conducted by the financial protection app AgeUp found that 64% of Millennials and Gen Xers expect to financially support their parents or in-laws in their old age. Read More

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Women are now “losing” the war over thermostats in their homes too

The thermostat wars move out of the office and into the home. Men, women, and families fight over the thermostat – and researchers from Ohio State University observe them to see what really gets the heat bumped up just a little bit. Read More

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Charted: These giant companies make millions every

We’ve calculated how long it takes each of the ten most profitable companies worldwide to earn $1 million in profits. It’s well under half an hour for each. Read More

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Mystery: The greatest advantage in a world of noise?

Knowledge, or the ability to think interesting and novel things, is an expression of individuality, and it doesn’t focus on short-term competition. Read More

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The Top 15 jobs highest-paying jobs in chemical engineering

Which companies are hiring for $100K chemical engineering jobs the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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These are the traditions Millennials absolutely don’t care about on their wedding day

“It’s no secret that millennials are choosing to do things differently than generations before them. Their relationships are no exception, as they choose to move in together sooner and get married later than their parents. Read More

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5 strategies to move toward a career you love

The longer I live, the more I realize: I know nothing. Every single person I’ve met is an expert at something. My job is to ask them what they love. Read More

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4 ways to calm your mind in stressful times

Research suggests several practices that put us into a calmer state—a state from which we can cope better with whatever life throws at us. Read More

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How to incorporate more fun into your life

Fun lesson learned: Work is work. But work can also be fun if you plan some surprises that can actually be relevant to your environment or messaging. 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.