Articles filed under Washington Post
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Air travel is finally getting cheaper, on some flights at leastNov 09, 2015 5:00 am - If you've been paying close attention the last few weeks, you've had a good shot at a deal on a plane ticket — say, $38 from L.A. to Las Vegas or $49 from Washington to ...
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Top male CEOs collect millions more in retirement funds than womenNov 08, 2015 6:22 am - Last week, a report on the divide between retirement funds for CEOs and the rest of us shared a startling statistic: All together, the 100 largest CEO retirement assets ...
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Teaching high school students about 401(k)sNov 08, 2015 6:14 am - In a pre-calculus class at John Champe High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, juniors and seniors are learning abstract mathematical concepts. And in a personal-financ...
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Work stress may be shaving years off your lifeNov 08, 2015 6:12 am - People often like to groan about how their job is "killing" them. Tragically, for some groups of people in the U.S., that statement appears to be true. A new study by re...
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PayPal's unconventional lending program attracts small businessesNov 08, 2015 5:48 am - Sassy Princess is not your traditional borrower. Zakiyyah Yasin, owner of the kid-friendly spa in Woodbridge, Virginia, did not want to turn to a bank for a loan when sh...
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The tattoo is becoming less taboo at workNov 08, 2015 5:22 am - More employers, it seems, are getting comfortable with the idea of employee ink. Last week, The Huffington Post reported that the sandwich chain Jimmy John's-known for i...
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Married couples lose lucrative Social Security strategyNov 08, 2015 5:17 am - WASHINGTON - Married couples have no shortage of options for deciding when to collect Social Security benefits. But the budget deal that President Obama signed into law ...
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How cities can prepare for self-driving carsNov 08, 2015 5:12 am - This year has brought a whirlwind of autonomous vehicle news, with automakers announcing plans for self-driving cars and some presenting flashy concept vehicles. Tech co...
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Tech helps home buyers find the perfect neighborhoodNov 08, 2015 5:01 am - Prospective homebuyers want to find a community that meets their lifestyle wish list even more than they want to buy a particular size or type of home. Finding the neigh...
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Extra payday might give you even more reason to celebrateNov 08, 2015 4:34 am - Some workers enjoyed a little extra money this month. No, it's not a raise. But it is some extra cash for the month. Here's the simple explanation. People who get paid e...