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An employee's refusal to take a better job offer may seem baffling at first, but her stems from the very real fear of losing federal benefits.

Millions of financially strapped people have been finding out the hard way that bankruptcy doesn't discharge their student loan debt easily.

Most jury duty lasts only a few days, but some trials can stretch into weeks or even months. If your employer stops paying you during this time, you may be facing a financial crisis.

Franchising a restaurant offers a ready-made business model and a path to success for those willing to take the risk and put in the work.

Entire industries are being reshaped faster than anyone expected. Yet Bill Gates says three kinds of jobs will still matter even as AI grows smarter—fields he believes rely on uniquely human creativity, judgment, and curiosity.

Few job interview questions cause candidates more problems than this old classic: “How do you deal with conflict?” We look at how to respond when it's you that's on the spot.