When you’re working hard to achieve your career goals, taking time off can feel like a secondary priority — even if you know you need the rest. It may sound counterintuitive, but research shows scheduling time off from work can actually help improve your performance. Experts say it’s important to […]
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They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they’re waiting to see benefit increases
President Joe Biden after he signed the Social Security Fairness Act at the White House on Jan. 5 in Washington, D.C. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images News | Getty Images The biggest changes to Social Security in years were signed into law on Jan. 5. For more than 3.2 million […]
In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts could be next
Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank | Getty Images As more companies scrap or pare back DEI pledges and goals related to hiring and supplier diversity, from Amazon to Target and Meta, corporate philanthropic activities are also ripe for review. Companies routinely support DEI initiatives through foundations or other corporate […]
The biggest self-defeating mistakes investors make in trying to beat the market
Index investing pioneer Charley Ellis says what gave rise to the success of the index fund remains true today: “It’s virtually impossible to beat the market,” he told CNBC’s Bob Pisani on last Monday’s “ETF Edge.” But Ellis warns of another hurdle just as high as active management’s long-term underperformance […]
I’m a psychologist who studies couples—the ones who can answer these 5 questions have happier relationships than most
Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just being able to name your partner’s favorite food or TV shows. As a psychologist, I’ve found that people in the happiest, most successful relationships see in their partner what others can’t or would […]
In national DEI dismantle, corporate charity efforts won’t escape scrutiny
Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank | Getty Images As more companies scrap or pare back DEI pledges and goals related to hiring and supplier diversity, from Amazon to Target and Meta, corporate philanthropic activities are also ripe for review. Companies routinely support DEI initiatives through foundations or other corporate […]
2 Nordic concepts this 34-year-old in North Dakota lives by to thrive in frigid winters: ‘There’s no such thing as inappropriate weather’
Jaymes O’Pheron isn’t just used to the cold — he thrives in it. O’Pheron, 34, lived in Washington, Tennessee, Texas and Ireland before moving to Fargo, North Dakota with his wife, Carla, in 2021. North Dakota ranked high on their list for its affordable cost of living, fast-growing cities and […]
How crazy popcorn buckets became big business for movie theaters
Popcorn buckets are pictured during the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie world premiere at AMC The Grove in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023. Valerie Macon | AFP | Getty Images For decades, popcorn has been a staple of the movie theater experience and exhibitors’ bottom lines. Now, […]
Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
A McDonald’s restaurant in El Sobrante, California, on Oct. 23, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images In like a lion, out like a lamb. That’s how restaurant executives envision 2025 after a rough start to the year, largely caused by freezing temperatures, wildfires and consumer caution. Many […]
Top Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the potential of these 3 stocks
Inflation worries, tariffs under the Trump administration and earnings season could continue to keep the stock market volatile and rattle investor sentiment. Investors looking for attractive stock picks should focus on the ability of a company to navigate ongoing uncertainties and deliver strong returns over the long term. To this […]