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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...

As coronavirus cases rise, the federal workforce heads back to the office

By New York Times

July 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

As coronavirus cases surge around the country and epidemiologists urge caution, the federal government is...

FILE -- A shuttle on Facebook's campus in Menlo Park, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2019. The company now expects half its workers to be remote by 2025.

The long, unhappy history of working from home

By The New York Times

July 6, 2020 at 8:20 a.m.

Three months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down offices, corporate America has concluded that working...

Writing expert Kristen Pizzo suggests moving the education section to the end of your resume so hiring managers don't write you off for not having a degree.

When you haven’t graduated, highlight coursework on your resume

By Kathleen Furore

July 2, 2020 at 5:25 p.m.

DEAR READERS: I recently spoke with someone concerned about a family member who dropped out...

FILE - In this May 20, 2020 file photo a runner passes through an arch on the campus of Boston University, in Boston. COVID-19 has disrupted the plans of an estimated 3 million returning college students. Due to the pandemic's financial and psychological stressors, some students are debating whether they should sit out this fall. While taking time out from school during the pandemic might seem like a safe choice, it could have lasting consequences. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Why missing college this fall is a bad idea

By Associated Press

July 2, 2020 at 5:24 p.m.

As colleges figure out how to structure classes this fall, many students are questioning whether...

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.

Is the five-day office week over?

By The New York Times

July 2, 2020 at 10:52 a.m.

Most American office workers are in no hurry to return to the office full time,...

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.

Tips for new managers

By Kathleen Furore

July 2, 2020 at 8:29 a.m.

DEAR READERS: Moving into a role as a manager can be exciting, but stressful as...

CHANGE YOUR LIGHTBULBS | Switching your lightbulbs to LEDs can help reduce your utility cost. According to energy efficiency experts, swapping your old lightbulbs for new ones could be the easiest way for you to reduce your household energy consumption and save money. Quality LED lightbulbs use 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, and they last 25 times longer.

6 do’s and don’ts when saving money during a crisis

By Associated Press

July 2, 2020 at 8:26 a.m.

Probably the last thing you want to think about during a crisis is working on...

<p>A record 4.8 million jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month and the unemployment rate fell to 11.1%, according to the <a href=https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm>June jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics</a> on July 2. While that number surpassed economists' predictions and reads like a rare bit of good pandemic news, the actual picture of the country's economic health is a bit more complicated. The June report is a snapshot of the economy without the impact of recent coronavirus surges and shutdowns in many southern states. The growth that the U.S. economy has experienced over the last two months is modest compared to the total losses sustained in March and April and appears to be stalling in recent weeks. Additionally, more than half the gains reflect rehires to positions that were stalled during shutdowns in the last several months. Nevertheless, there are positive indicators that point to early signs of recovery.

5 takeaways from the June jobs report

By Lauren Liebhaber

July 7, 2020 at 12:05 p.m.

Stacker pulled out key takeaways from the June jobs report to help you make sense...

Black-owned firms worry about rebounding during coronavirus

By Joyce Gannon

June 30, 2020 at 4:21 p.m.

Summer is typically a peak season for Jones Printing as it churns out flyers, invitations...

Melissa Alatorre, left, gets her temperature checked by Christina Dinh, right, and signs a release before getting her nails done at Captivate Nail & Spa, on the first day of reopening, June 19, 2020, in Fullerton, California. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

As the wealthy retrench amid the coronavirus crisis, low-wage workers take the hit

By Don Lee

June 30, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Except for a period during the Vietnam War in the 1970s and when...