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  • Dismissive remarks. Cattiness. Talking behind people's backs. That kind of behavior doesn't end in junior high — it can make your life at work miserable, too. We've got advice on how to deal with a bitch at work. Plus, learn about the eight different types.

  • What do the dirty dishes and moldy leftovers at your office kitchen say about you and workplace culture?

  • Think a job interview is all about answering questions? Most people do. And that's why they don't get hired, says business consultant Ramit Sethi.

  • From the organizations you're a member of to your educational background to something as simple as your name — advertising your ethnicity, sexuality, religion or gender on your resume can affect the hiring process.

  • Ever look at your work colleagues and think they're all behaving like monkeys? Believe it or not, some businesses are finding inspiration in the world of chimps and other primates — and taking what they learn back to the boardroom.

  • April is National Poetry Month — and also the month when most of us are scrambling to get our taxes filed. Send us your poems about taxes and Uncle Sam for a chance to have them read on the air.

  • How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.

  • A picture of Pumpkin, a cat owned by John Noel, a deputy sheriff for Los Angeles County. And the donor cat that gave Pumpkin a kidney.
    Tess Vigeland

    For many people, pets are members of the family. So how do you put a price on the life of your pet?

  • When your heart wants what’s bad for your wallet
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    If you think about it, marriage is one of the most important financial decisions a lot of people make. But most people don't think of it that way.

  • Buy high and sell low is a sad truth for a reason. Time and again we let panic or euphoria drive our actions in the market and wind up making big, expensive mistakes.

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