German's seem to be the responsible, hard working sibling in the European Union, but they know when to relax.

In Europe, high courts have upheld workers' right to reclaim vacation days marred by illness or injury.

The residents of Roxana, Ill. debate if the oil refineries in and around their town represent jobs and money, cancer or something else.

More officer workers are choosing to stand instead of sit at work. The trend may mean better focus and even a longer life.

We asked listeners what financial independence means to you.

Social media and smartphones are fueling a "sharing economy," where freedom from possession trumps ownership.