All Stories from February 16, 2014 (Change date)
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Report: Women in tech more likely to leave industryFeb 17, 2014 6:23 am - The difficulty in getting more young women into science and high-tech fields has received a lot of attention recently, including from a new national mentorship program f...
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Despite AOL news, 401(k) matches are not changingFeb 16, 2014 5:25 am - NEW YORK - If you like your company's 401(k) match, you can keep it. Despite a scare that AOL gave its employees recently, Corporate America isn't scaling back 401(k) pr...
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Career Coach: Are your derailers holding you back?Feb 17, 2014 6:23 am - A few years ago, I wrote a Career Coach column titled "Your strengths can blow up your career; knowing that is key to prevention." Since that time, I have coached many m...
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The value of an Olympic gold medalFeb 17, 2014 9:07 am - SOCHI, Russia - So how much is a gold medal really worth to the athlete who wins one in Sochi? It turns out that it depends on where you're from. According research com...
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Cashing out: the big 401(k) mistakeFeb 17, 2014 6:23 am - NEW YORK - Workers' 401(k) balances have never been bigger, thanks to continued contributions and a surging stock market. But many savers continue to make a mistake that...
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Work Advice: Dealing with a smarm offensiveFeb 17, 2014 6:23 am - Q: I have a female colleague with whom I enjoy a friendly working relationship. One thing happens like clockwork the first time I see her every day: She says: "Hi. Ohh, ...
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ComEd can charge customers who refuse smart metersFeb 17, 2014 2:48 pm - ComEd customers who refuse new smart meters will pay a penalty. The Illinois Commerce Commission on Wednesday approved a $21.53-a-month tariff to the bills of ComEd cust...
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GAO recommends changes for student debit cardsFeb 17, 2014 6:23 am - WASHINGTON — Small fees add up for college students using college-issued debit and prepaid cards, which are often used to draw financial aid, and congressional investiga...
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Blood clot risk lasts for 12 weeks after pregnancyFeb 17, 2014 5:06 am - Women have a higher risk of blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and other problems for 12 weeks after childbirth - twice as long as doctors have thought, n...
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico: Near Cancun, but a world awayFeb 17, 2014 5:06 am - ISLA MUJERES, Mexico — A half-hour ferry ride from the nonstop party that is Cancun sits an island seductively named Isla Mujeres, or Island of Women. Less than 5 miles ...