Raleigh, North Carolina, USA downtown as viewed from the Capitol Building grounds. Major cities like Los Angeles or New York may have lucrative options for your career, but living in a concrete jungle might be unappealing over the long term. For Americans who are eyeing a bigger paycheck but don’t […]
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Coal Finds a Surprising 2020 Bright Spot in Europe
European coal prices have jumped to their highest level in almost a year, after a surge in natural-gas prices spurred demand for the cheaper fossil fuel. Prices for thermal coal delivered into northwestern Europe have leapt 50% from their low in May to $57.77 a metric ton, according to data […]
A Surprising Way COVID-19 Is Making Divorce More Complicated
Years ago, only highly compensated executives were the benefactors of lucrative benefits such as stock options, but now many rank and file have significant wealth through employer incentive compensation plans. Over 15 million employees have stock options and restricted stock plans, and this number is expected to balloon in the […]
Surprising Ways Older Americans Spend Their Money Now
These days, millennial spending and consumer trends tend to make or break a company, with that generation driving the boom in online shopping that has left some retailers shuttering locations for good. However, it seems as if the headlines might be sleeping on baby boomers, who will continue to drive […]
17 Surprising Ways Penny-Pinching Costs You More
It’s hard to resist seemingly good deals when we see them, whether it’s a bargain home in a pricey neighborhood, a tempting cable company promotion or a $10 T-shirt. But sometimes deals that seem too good to be true actually are. Although the initial investment might be low, it could […]