WORK LIFE A manager rushes into his employee’s office at 4:30 p.m., drops a pile of papers on her desk, and barks, “I need these read, edited, and finalized by 8:30 a.m.” A woman calls in sick. She is shivering, coughing, and has a fever. Her supervisor screams, “I don’t care what illness you have. […]
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance are types of property insurance. Although property insurance offers important coverage, many people don’t have it or don’t understand why it’s needed. Each policy is always somewhat different. But, both homeowner’s and renter’s insurance may cover: * Damage to your house, garage or other buildings on your property *
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Many people have a hard time paying off their credit cards. In fact, the Federal Reserve estimates that the average American household has more than $15,000 in credit card debt. When you’re trying to make payments and have multiple cards to pay off, it can feel overwhelming. In these situations, many people turn
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WORK LIFE Do you put off doing tasks and find yourself scrambling at the last minute? You could be procrastinating. Try the tips below to break the habit. Break large tasks down into smaller pieces. Rather than trying to do the entire project, start with one piece. This can make a large project less overwhelming
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FINANCIAL HEALTH We’ve all seen offers for “free trials” of products or services. It seems like a good idea because if you don’t like it, you can just end the trial and pay nothing, right? Not necessarily. Here are some of the ways dishonest companies may use these trial offers: * They make it hard
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SELF-CARE CORNER You can prevent BlackBerry thumb and text neck-new ailments that came with devices such as smartphones and BlackBerries and their small keyboards, advises the American Chiropractic Association. * Avoid typing for more than 3 minutes without a break. * Keep messages short and simple; abbreviate. * Practice using other fingers for typing, especially
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WORK LIFE We all have days that are more productive than others. But you can be your best each day if you learn how to avoid the biggest distractions at your workplace. Put the phone away Is your phone frequently dinging with texts or people calling you “just to chat?” Do you find yourself checking
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WORK LIFE Do you often feel tired and worn out after lunch? It can be hard to stay productive and get through the workday if you’re fighting fatigue and exhaustion. Often times, this afternoon slump can be avoided by making a few simple changes: *Use caffeine sparingly.A cup of coffee or tea can give you
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WORK LIFE When it comes to work schedules, one thing is certain: no one schedule works for everyone. While some people might thrive on an early-morning first shift, others prefer a later work schedule or even a night shift. Today’s work environment has plenty of variability in work schedules. Besides different start times, there are
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WELL-BEING Whether you like to look at clothing, housewares, tools, or electronics, shopping is a favorite pastime for many people. As the holidays approach, shopping becomes even more popular. Big sales, special deals, and promotions all seek to get more people to buy, buy, buy. But for some people, shopping is more than just fun
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