Travel insurance may be a good idea in certain situations, but not in others. Let’s take a look at some of the ins-and-outs of travel insurance. No need for travel insurance If you are planning a short one-day trip, chances are that travel... (Read More)

Research tells us that for most American workers, the top three on-the-job benefits are health insurance, paid vacation time and a 401k retirement plan. There's probably no surprise that those benefits are the most important to the greatest number... (Read More)

Think you can multi-task while driving and it won't affect your performance? Think again. Brain researchers say it's a terrible idea, even with a hands-free device. But just how terrible? Researchers say it's akin to driving while legally drunk... (Read More)

Think people switch jobs primarily to earn more money? Think again. Gallup studies have found that about 50% of 7,200 adults surveyed left a job “to get away from their manager.” Other surveys show that money is often the second, third or fourth... (Read More)

Do you have driving violations? An online driving school may keep those tickets off your driving record, which may help prevent your insurance rates from going up. (There's also the benefit of brushing up on your driving skills!) Sometimes, a... (Read More)

Nearly three-quarters of companies in the most recent Society for Human Resource Management's employee benefits survey said they offer some type of wellness program or plan. It's easy to see why: Research shows a strong link between wellness... (Read More)

If you've ever shopped for tires, you know there's no shortage of selection. How do you prioritize the options? Experts believe it really comes down to three factors: function, fit, and value. Function means you should take into account weather... (Read More)

When you brought the baby's new car seat home, did you read the instructions? Twenty percent of drivers transporting young children don't, according to a recent survey. It's often a life-and-death decision, as car crashes are the leading cause of... (Read More)

Nationwide, it's estimated that 43 percent of all employees work remotely at least part of the time. Research shows that telecommuting has numerous benefits to employers (such as more productive and engaged workers) and employees (less time and cost... (Read More)