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Sick Days
Sep 22, 2011
Feeling a little sick? Or, just sick of work? If you're thinking of playing hooky, you might want to listen to reporter Hal Humphrey's story on sick leave.
"Day in the Work Life": Vegas Bookie
Oct 23, 2007
Last year, the Super Bowl inspired more than $400 million in online bets. But if you're looking for a more traditional gambling experience, why not head to Sin City? On this week's "A Day In the Work Life," our regular look at how folks trade time for money, we walk the line with a professional Vegas bookie.
Defining Social Security
Apr 20, 2006
To change or not to change? That's the question facing the nation's 70-year-old Social Security system. It got us here at Sound Money wondering: what is Social Security? How does it work? Sound Money's Matthew Algeo reports on Social Security's past and present.
Remaking Home Ec
Bill Poorman Sep 22, 2011
During his second inaugural address, President Bush renewed his call for a so-called ownership society. What does that mean for you? Shouldering more responsibility-in terms of your investments, retirement accounts, and health insurance. Reporter Bill Poorman examines how one class -- home economics -- might help.
"Day in the Work Life": Video Game Tester
Jan 28, 2005
Annual revenue for the gaming industry? Ten billion bucks. That's more than the movie biz. On this week's "A Day In the Work Life," our regular look at how folks trade time for money, we meet an employee who gets paid to play.
"Day in the Work Life": Park Ranger
Oct 23, 2007
On today's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our weekly look at how folks trade time for money -- we take a hike with a park ranger.
Mailbag for January 22, 2005
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on selecting a self-employed retirement account, consolidating 403b accounts, and preparing for bad news in the market.
From the Money Matters Desk: Bonuses
Sep 22, 2011
The checks from holiday bonuses are just now clearing the banks. And while the extra cash may make for a merry holiday season, author and work consultant Michael Laskoff tells Kai that a bonus may not always be a good thing, especially when it’s in place of a raise.
Resume Creep
Sep 22, 2011
Is it time to fact-check your own resume? If you're job hunting, you shouldn't hide your light under a shell, but you shouldn't overstate your wattage either. Reporter Tanya Ott asks, are you really fluent in Spanish?
"Day in the Work Life": Lobbyist
Jan 14, 2005
Jack and Jill went up the hill…to talk to Congress. On today's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our weekly look at how folks trade time for money -- we go to Capitol Hill with a lobbyist.
