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Why dads pass on paid paternity leave
88% of new fathers declined perk, one study found.
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Chris Christie and Me: The Skinny on Being Fat
Commentary: Being overweight costs governors and journalists alike.
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Your Boss: Want a Raise? Get in Shape
What happens when companies pay -- or penalize -- employees for working out.
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It's Easier to Apply for Green Card Than Obamacare
The application for the new health exchanges includes 61 pages of instructions
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Could Video Games Extend Your Life?
Why insurers are adding FarmVille-style games to health plans.
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Companies Make Smokers Pay
More firms are embracing nicotine testing to penalize puffers.
careers
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'Soft Skills' Can Help You Get Ahead
WSJ.comAfter working five years as a regional director at a large health insurer in Oakland, Calif., Daniel Eddleman felt ready to move up the ladder. So he found a mentor within the company who agreed with Mr. Eddleman that his performance and ...
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Why dads pass on paid paternity leave; 88% of new fathers declined perk, one study found
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B-Schools Know How You Think, but How Do You Feel?
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health care
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Angelina Jolie star power extends to stock; Genetic company sees gains following actress’s disclosure
MarketWatchBy writing about her double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie raised awareness about genetic testing for breast-cancer markers. She also raised the stock price of the company that owns the test.
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A Medicare tax break; Some self-employed can deduct Medicare insurance premium
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Your biggest assets are Social Security, Medicare; Commentary: Elites want to cut them because they don’t need them
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Homeowners to Get Relief On Payments
WSJ.comMany homeowners still struggling to rebuild in neighborhoods damaged by superstorm Sandy will be offered long-term relief on federally insured mortgage payments, U.S. officials said on Friday.
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Is Your Homeowners Insurance Falling Short? The Cleanup From Superstorm Sandy Has Been an Exercise in Frustration for Homeowners. Here's How to Maximize Insurance Payouts—and Reduce the Hassle of Filing a Claim
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college
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Credit Unions Boost College Loans
WSJ.comCredit unions are offering more private student loans, creating new choices for borrowers grappling with high college costs.Nearly 590 of the nation's 6,955 credit unions offered student loans as of December, according to the Credit Union ...
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Dear Class of ’13: You’ve been scammed; Commentary: How the College-Industrial Complex drove tuition so high
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The Experts: Should You Keep Cash in Your Portfolio?
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401(k)
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A Nervy Approach to Retirement Saving; Forget your 401(k) plan. The big money today is building nest eggs on everything from show horses to rock bands.
WSJ.comRICK KAHLER can't explain the mysteries of string theory, speak Mandarin or quote long passages from the Odyssey, but after buying and selling hundreds of properties for 30 years, he has a virtual Ph.D. in real estate.
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Could this plan replace the 401(k)? More employers cut costs with ‘cash balance’ pensions
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Raiding your retirement to pay for college; Find ways to help kids without risking your safety net
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elder care
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How to find care amid a shortage of nursing aides
MarketWatchA worsening shortage of workers who take care of the elderly is starting to strain nursing homes and agencies that provide home-care services. Here are some resources and ideas for finding care.
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Monday's Personal Finance Stories
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Bedbugs invade hospitals; Why more patients share rooms with the blood-sucking pests
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10 Things
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10 Things Financial Advisers Won't Say
More than 300,000 pros will tell you where to put your money -- but often at a steep price.
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10 Things Online Reviewers Won't Say
Why consumers can't always trust those five-star ratings -- or nasty complaints.
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10 Things the Oscars Won't Say
Our backstage pass to Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
MarketWatchPF: RT @JeffNash3: As Nissan relaunches Datsun, @Quantanamo reveals five other recent car brand reboots. http://t.co/B5dyrACx
220 days and 13 hours ago via SmartMoneyMarketWatchPF: RT @MatthewHeimer: The paperless baseball game? Next season, up to 90% of MLB tickets will be electronic. @jolshan @MarketWatch http:// ...
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How to Rollover a 401(k)
To get a clearer picture of your money, consolidating old workplace accounts to an IRA or your next employer plan makes a lot of sense.
