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Why dads pass on paid paternity leave
88% of new fathers declined perk, one study found.
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15 New Mental Illnesses in the DSM-5
Additions to the diagnostic manual include hoarding and caffeine withdrawal
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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.
careers
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For Second Careers, A Leap of Faith; Growing numbers of people see retirement as a chance to "do good" and are turning to divinity schools and a more spiritual life
WSJ.comCall it a midlife epiphany.After decades of pursuing money, titles and ever more stuff, baby boomers are coming to a big realization: Success and security just aren't enough anymore. They want something more fulfilling out of life, ...
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'Soft Skills' Can Help You Get Ahead
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Why dads pass on paid paternity leave; 88% of new fathers declined perk, one study found
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health care
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Social Security Solutions; How to navigate spousal benefits, health coverage and Roth IRAs
WSJ.comI am a single, divorced, almost-62-year-old woman. I'm trying to decide the best way to take my Social Security. I have a pension, savings and individual retirement accounts. Should I apply for spousal benefits on my ex-husband's account at ...
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Angelina Jolie star power extends to stock; Genetic company sees gains following actress’s disclosure
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A Medicare tax break; Some self-employed can deduct Medicare insurance premium
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insurance
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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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How Congress could raise student loan debt; Efforts to tame student loans might have opposite effect, experts say
MarketWatchCollege students buckling under the weight of rising tuition face a new threat: rising interest rates on loans.The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Republican bill to link student loan rates to financial markets. Under the ...
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Credit Unions Boost College Loans
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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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401(k)
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Time to Buy Stable Value Funds?
Barrons.comFor investors looking to protect 401(k) funds from a short-term tumble in both stocks and bonds, stable value funds may be the best of a limited set of choices.
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Stocks are for the young and the restless; Match stocks and tax diversification to your life stage
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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.
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elder care
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The Experts: What Is the Biggest Financial Mistake Retirees Make?
WSJ.comWhat is the biggest financial mistake retirees make? The Wall Street Journal put this question to The Experts, an exclusive group of industry, academic and other thought leaders who engage in in-depth online discussions of topics from the ...
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How to find care amid a shortage of nursing aides
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Monday's Personal Finance Stories
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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 @MatthewHeimer: The paperless baseball game? Next season, up to 90% of MLB tickets will be electronic. @jolshan @MarketWatch http:// ...
226 days and 7 hours ago via SmartMoneyMarketWatchPF: RT @Jonnelle: Some Apple fans may be looking to trade their old iPads in for mini versions http://t.co/OWjv6nMf
226 days and 7 hours ago via SmartMoney
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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.
