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Can You Be Fired for What You Post on Facebook?
Most of us intuitively know that insulting your boss on Facebook is probably not the best idea, but what about other job-related opinions we have? More to the point, can you be fired for posting them?
A recent National Labor Relations Board hearing found that “overly broad” company policies regarding employees’ social media activity is unlawful, but not protected by federal labor laws.
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Does Drinking Make You a Better Parent?
Booze makes you a better parent—or at least that’s what one in five moms and dads thinks. A new study reveals that nearly 20 percent of all British parents believe their alcohol consumption positively affects their parenting skills.
How Hard Is It to Get a Job if You’ve Been Out of Work for 6 Months? — Dollars and Sense
They say the best time to look for a new job is when you already have one. Turns out there might actually be something to this phenomenon: New research suggests that the longer you’re out of work, the harder it gets to find a new job.
Posting Political Rants on Facebook Might Get You Defriended
You may have strong political opinions, but new research finds that those hardcore rants you’ve been posting on Facebook lately just might be losing you some friends in your social media circle.
This Little Girl Is Way Smarter Than You (and Einstein)
Twelve-year-old Olivia Manning (not pictured) is a freaking genius. With an IQ of 162, this pre-teen savant is proving to be one of the greatest minds since Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
Manning recently scored two points higher on her I.Q. test than the father of the atomic age, Albert Einstein, and black-hole theorist Stephen Hawking, ranking her intelligence in the top 1 percent in the w
Warning to Local Bakeries: Starbucks Is Testing Croissants, Other Pastries
After putting your local coffee shop out of business years ago, Starbucks is looking to do the same to that bakery down the street. The coffee behemoth recently announced plans to begin testing various warm pastries, croissants and other baked items in hopes that their success will ultimately lead to national distribution.
Discover Misleads Cardholders, Will Issue $200 Million Refund — Dollars and Sense
Do you have a Discover card? If so, you can expect to receive a refund.
New Rule to Make It Super Easy for Stay-at-Home Parents to Get Credit Cards
There is some relief coming for stay-at-home parents who are often starved of credit access because of lacking personal finances.
Do Bad Teeth Equal Bad Grades?
There are some obvious pitfalls for those children with bad teeth, including self-esteem issues, poor quality of life, and uncontrollable pain.
However, a new study suggests that kids walking around with busted-out, rotten grills may actually suffer more academically.
Who Are the Richest People in America?
The rich keep getting richer, at least according to Forbes. America’s 400 wealthiest people now reportedly have a combined net worth of a $1.7 trillion, up from last year’s meager $1.5 trillion figure. Don’t know about you, but we’ve got like 26 bucks.
Anyway, so who made the list?
Americans’ Credit Scores Are No Longer Totally in the Toilet — Dollars and Sense
The economy may still be trying to get back on its feet, but new data suggest that while it was down, some people actually took the time to get their financial act together by tightening up their credit scores.
It’s Time to Nominate the Coolest Small Towns of 2013
Think you reside in one of the coolest small towns in America? Then now’s the time to step up as an ambassador for your community and perform your civic duty by pridefully nominating your Anywhere, USA.
For the seventh straight year, the people at Budget Travel are looking for unsung portions of the great American landscape that standout above all others of their kind in an attempt to compile thei