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More people than ever are working from home

by Mark Garrison
Sep 6, 2016
A new study finds the number of companies offering the benefit has tripled.
Over the past two decades, the number of companies that allow employees to telecommute has tripled.
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The Conversation: Paid family leave

by Eliza Mills
Apr 29, 2016
Marketplace Weekend listeners weigh in on what paid family leave means to them.
Who should decide who gets paid family leave?
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Today is your last day to take advantage of a Social Security loophole

by David Brancaccio
Apr 29, 2016
Laurence Kotlikoff, who authored a book on Social Security secrets, talks about a Social Security file-and-suspend strategy.
A Social Security loophole is closing Friday.
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Changes to food stamp program could cause up to 1 million Americans to lose benefits

by Sally Herships
Apr 1, 2016
For the first time since the recession, a time limit on benefits for certain adults will be returning.
In New York state alone, up to 45,000 residents could lose their food assistance benefits.
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Is Amazon alone?

by Mark Garrison
Aug 17, 2015
Even the perks at technology companies reinforce long hours.
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When will we see tech industry benefits for everyone?

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 5, 2015
Probably not for a while, but there is a ripple effect.
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Wages and benefits see highest bump in six years

by Annie Baxter
Jan 30, 2015
Pay, benefits costs grew at annual rate of 2.2 percent in 2014 – a telling trend.
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Apps help employees care for aging parents

by Scott Tong
Jan 7, 2015
Helping employees with care may help them stay focused at work
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Six expert secrets to a successful Social Security strategy

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 6, 2014
Perfecting your Social Security strategy in six (pretty) easy steps.
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Bad news, bad weather

by Kate Davidson
Feb 21, 2014
Can bad weather be blamed for bad news?
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