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18 career-boosting actions that take 5 minutes or less 12/18/2015 07:00am • During the holidays, things tend to slow down. Invest some time in a few high-impact actions to boost your online visibility and help you start your job search in 2016. In case you don't know where to start, this list of quick and easy ideas will get you on your way to building your brand, nurtur My Holiday Wish List for America's School Children 12/17/2015 07:00pm • As this year is coming to an end, I've been reflecting on the state of school food: the good and the bad. Beginning with the bad, Congress has yet to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act, which sets the national school food policy and funds key child nutrition programs. Why is it that the health of o 5 Tips for Planning a Safe Family Road Trip This Winter 12/17/2015 07:00pm • If you have a winter family vacation planned, driving in inclement weather or on wintry roads may be inevitable. But while traveling at this time of year can be tricky with icy, snowy and wet roads, there are simple steps to take before and during a winter road trip to maximize safety. Here's a prim Why your kids need to get you a gift this holiday 12/16/2015 05:12am • WASHINGTON — At this time of year, ads for holiday gift-giving bombard our TVs, computers, newspapers and eardrums. These reminders about the need to buy gifts or risk a bleak Christmas often feel relentless. For most parents, December quickly becomes all about pleasing our children and chasing Wisconsin Mom Who Wrote Cards for Toddler’s Future Milestones Has Died 12/15/2015 12:28pm • (MCFARLAND, Wis.) -- Heather McManamy, the cancer patient and mom who wrote greeting cards for her daughter's future milestones, has died."Hello all, I am posting this on behalf of the love of my life," her husband Jeff McManamy posted on her Facebook page Tuesday. "These are her words. Much love to 5 money-saving tips when upgrading your phone 12/14/2015 07:00am • Smartphones are expensive. Everyone who owns one knows that. For instance, the iPhone 6s could run you $549, or quite a bit more if you want more storage or the iPhone 6 Plus. While Android smartphone prices have been dropping a little, the average cost is still a couple hundred dollars. And, of cou The Pros and Cons of Social Investing 12/09/2015 07:00pm • So you like your investments just fine. But here's the big-money, big-data, 2-ton terabyte question: How do your followers on social media like them? Or have they "liked" them, to borrow from Facebook parlance? Perhaps the even more relevant question -- at least for those new to investment -- is h 50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2016 12/08/2015 07:00pm • New year, new youAre you ready to make some big changes in 2016? We pulled together our top stories from 2015 to help you get on the right financial track as you ring in the new year. From smarter saving to savvier spending, these tips will help you prioritize your money management tasks and reach y 7 Tech Advances That Will Change Seniors' Lives 12/08/2015 07:00pm • As the baby boomers roll into retirement in droves, one can't help wondering why we aren't yet living in the world of "The Jetsons." While we may not see a flying car that can fold into a briefcase in our lifetime, there are some significant technological advances ahead that will make aging easier Cities Lead the Way Past Washington's Gridlock 12/06/2015 07:00pm • Cities! The current glossy magazines whet appetites by assessing the competitive appeal of cities around the world: what's tops for this and that among London, Paris, Vienna, Shanghai, Sydney, San Francisco, Berlin, Stockholm. Rome, New York. Our international cities present an amazing picture of h 4 Stock Sectors to Watch in 2016 12/02/2015 07:00pm • What's the investment landscape going to look like in 2016? More of the same, but in less obvious places. Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist with U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis, says fundamentals remain favorable for select companies within many key sectors, especially the technolo How Job Hunting Has Changed In the Last Decade 12/02/2015 07:00pm • Job searching has changed drastically over the last 10 years or so. Even if the last time you were on the job hunt was only several years ago, you need to reacquaint yourself with how it differs today. Otherwise, you may not get a good return on your time investment regardless of whether you submit The ultimate 2015 tech gift guide 12/02/2015 10:16am • by Ben Taylor At SpecOut, we set out to create the ultimate tech gift guide, with product selections from more than a dozen categories. The gadgets, gizmos and geek-approved devices on this list range from inexpensive ($35) to pricey ($3,000), but they all represent the top tier of their resp 5 Ways Professionals Can Boost Their Online Reputations 11/24/2015 07:00pm • Personal branding isn't just for celebrities. It applies to you, too! Consider this: More than one-quarter of Americans now believe that they are more likely to make a first impression online than at a party or social engagement. That's according to a survey by Domain.ME, the provider of the .ME d Here's Why Everyone Needs a Passion Project at Work 11/23/2015 07:00pm • Most people associate "passion" more closely with a secret love affair than they do with work. But I'm a strong believer in bringing passion to every aspect of life, including your career. No matter what you do for a living -- or where you are in your professional journey -- I encourage you to fin