Everyone knows that the typical American household has been running in place or falling behind financially, thanks to stagnant wages and rising prices. But a new study from the the Economic Policy Institute shows that the probl…
Names define us, but do they determine our life choices? The idea that our names can influence those decisions is what psychologists call “implicit egotism.” To test the concept, a recent study looked at how our names might aff…
Amid high unemployment rates and rising health-care costs, a smaller proportion of Americans — less than 45% — are getting health insurance from their employers, according to a recent Gallup survey.
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During the past three decades, businesses of all sizes have shifted away from traditional defined-benefit plans to defined-contribution plans, also known as 401(k)s. Now, states and local governments are doing the same, even th…
To retain and attract top employees, U.S. companies are turning to perks such as subsidized training and flexible work conditions rather than raises. These incentives are finding a welcome among employees, too, especially educa…