Financial & Workplace Well-Being

Now, gold cards for everyone
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 6, 2011
Credit card issuers are offering gold and platinum cards to a much wider range of people, so it isn’t the exclusive privilege that it once was. According to Synovate Mail Monitor, “Almost one of every three credit card offers mailed in the second quarter was for some kind of premium card, up from one in
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Tying Health Problems to Rise in Home Foreclosures
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- September 1, 2011
New research by economists Janet Currie of Princeton University and Erdal Tekin of Georgia State University, along with personal stories of people faced with foreclosures, links the housing crisis to more hospital visits for hypertension, anxiety, and suicide attempts. Currie is quoted as saying, "You see foreclosures having a general effect on the neighborhood. Everybody
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New numbers on America’s struggle with obesity
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 26, 2011
Debrorah Roberts reports on a Lancet study projecting how many more Americans will be obese in 2030. Some companies are being pro-active, offering their employees cash incentives to take better care of themselves. According to the report, a worker is "four times more likely to lose weight if you get paid for it." Companies are
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Money-saving ways to still go on vacation
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 22, 2011
It’s not too late to plan a little vacation, especially when the travel industry is struggling to recover from the downturn in travel caused by the recession and is offering deals to help you save money. Use these tips to find cheaper airfare, hotels, rental cars, and anything else you may need on your vacation.
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Study: Your Hostile Workplace May Be Killing You
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 11, 2011
It’s a common complaint, but now researchers are backing the idea that you may be working yourself to death. In a study that analyzed the relationship between one’s workplace and the risk of death, it was found that those who worked in a less hostile environment and experienced more social support from their coworkers faced
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How it costs you: 5 effects of the downgrade
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 8, 2011
Now that Standard & Poor's has dropped the U.S. credit rating to AA and has also announced a downgrade in the credit of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, people are wondering what the downgrade will mean for the average citizen. Read on for easy-to-understand information relating to what we need to know when it comes
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Recall! E-mail habits that could cost you at work
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 2, 2011
E-mail has essentially replaced face-to-face conversation as the most common form of daily communication, especially in businesses where a reported 62 percent of people say they use the Internet. However, the social cues and etiquettes that applies to traditional communication still lag behind in the virtual realm and are often overlooked. E-mail encourages competitiveness and
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A Warming Job Picture for This Year’s College Grads — But Competition Heats Up, Too
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 1, 2011
Although the job market is slowing opening up for new college graduates, young professionals must strategically plan for the future, make meaningful connections, and gain relevant experience to a land a position in their field of study. University of Vermont, 7/25/2011
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How to save when surprised by twins
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 20, 2011
Twins are one the best surprises life can throw your way. But this unexpected joy can chuck more expenses down your alley as well. A panel of experts, led by TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky, answers viewers’ questions about the best way to update savings accounts for an unexpected baby, whether it's just one or
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Making a portfolio, and more, at money camp
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 10, 2011
When parents often send children to specialty summer camps to develop musical, theatrical, or sports skill, it should be no surprise that camps focused on nurturing financial skills and business savvy are gaining popularity. Parents and teachers often feel ill-equipped to impart money management knowledge, so summer camp can be an option to ensure kids
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America’s Top State for Business — Virginia is Victorious — Again
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 30, 2011
If you’re hopes are set on becoming a business mogul, look towards Virginia. Because of its location, friendly business climate, and diverse economy, Virginia has been deemed the best state for business. This state has shared the top spot with Texas for the past two years, but in 2011, its all about “The Mother State.”
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Manager’s Job: What You Don’t Know
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 23, 2011
Think being the one in charge is all about delegating unwanted tasks and getting a cool office? Before yearning for a higher title, keep in mind these things that also go hand-in-hand with increased responsibilities. Career Builder on CNN.com, 6/22/2011
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Charitable giving shows modest gain
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 20, 2011
A Giving USA Report published Monday found that Americans are feeling slightly more charitable despite the current economic downturn. Following two straight years of declines, individual and corporate donations jumped about two percent, after adjusting prices for inflation. In 2009, donations plummeted to the lowest they had been in 40 years, but 2010's report shows
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10 Things Life Insurers Won’t Tell You
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 20, 2011
Life insurers have your life in their hands, but may care more about your pocketbook. Smart Money, 6/20/2011
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Best Beauty Buys: Where you buy beauty products, stores or online, can save big money
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- June 16, 2011
Turns out there's a huge difference in the price of cosmetics depending on the shopping websites or stores you frequent. Consumer Reports' ShopSmart Magazine sent secret shoppers out to compare prices at different stores. Harmon Discount had the highest number of low-priced items, while CVS had the most high-priced items. ConsumerReports.org, 6/15/2011
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