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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment

By Terry Savage

September 25, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Here’s a look at the headline changes seniors will be forced to confront. And in...

Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion — a MEGO number, which stands for...

Terry Savage: Login process changing at TreasuryDirect

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

These government IOUs are the safest repository for “chicken money” — money you cannot afford...

The Savings Game: An indispensable guide to making your money last

By Elliott Raphaelson

September 23, 2020 at 4:26 p.m.

Steve Vernon has a great deal of expertise in retirement planning, having written six books...

Terry Savage: It’s easier than ever for employers to help pay student loans

By Contributed Content

September 23, 2020 at 4:36 p.m.

Help with repayment of student loans is one of the most enticing benefits a company...

#30 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA | Scoring 67.58 out of 100, Charlotte, North Carolina, takes the No. 30 spot for hardest-working cities in America. Unfortunately, all that hard work also comes with a lengthy average commute time of 27.4 minutes.

The hardest-working major cities in America

By Active Times

October 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Hard work is embedded in American culture. In fact, according to the Organization for Economic...

Want to up your Zoom call game? Use these 10 phrases.

By Bill Murphy Jr.

September 22, 2020 at 4:38 p.m.

Always look on the bright side of pandemics. (Apologies to Monty Python.) At least, look...

How to tell your boss you’re not ready to return to the office

By Fast Company

September 22, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.

As offices start to reopen, some employees are finding themselves in a dilemma. Working from...

Jill On Money: The stock market is NOT the economy

By Contributed Content

September 22, 2020 at 3:31 p.m.

"How can the stock market go up, while the economy is still struggling to recover...

#27 KENTUCKY | With the fourth-highest share of potential telecommuters and third-highest level of cybersecurity in the country, Kentucky ranked at No. 27, with a pretty average score in both work and living environment.

Interpersonal Edge: Working in crazy times

By Dr. Daneen Skube

September 22, 2020 at 10:25 a.m.

Q: People in my workplace that always drove me nuts seem to be worse than...

ASK FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS | Follow-up questions are good during any interview, especially if you are <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/featured/entering-work-after-kids">trying to re-enter the workforce</a>. They show your interest in the job and that you are willing to learn more.

How to make sure the onboarding process runs smoothly

By Kathleen Furore

September 22, 2020 at 10:23 a.m.

DEAR READERS: In spite of high unemployment numbers, companies are hiring during the pandemic. That...

Some women who have let their husbands deal with fiscal matters now recognize that they can no longer bury their heads in the sand.

How COVID has altered the conversation about money

By The New York Times

September 20, 2020 at 6:46 a.m.

Before the coronavirus, Tara Beier and her husband, Dennis, rarely discussed money. They kept separate...

If you're able to work from home and don't have to commute or go into work for the time being, it's a fantastic opportunity for you to finally start eating breakfast. In fact, research shows that breakfast can provide a mental boost. While the coffee is brewing, scramble some fluffy eggs and grab a slice of toast for a healthy start to the day.

How to network from home

By The New York Times

September 19, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.

Maybe you were never comfortable networking at the office or striking up a conversation over...