Lizzie O'Leary
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What's the best way to find a job? We ask a manager
Sep 15, 2017
Tip: Hand delivering a resume is not OK.
Why do we love La Croix so much?
Sep 15, 2017
The flavored soda water has been around for over three decades. What makes it taste so good?
After a disaster, FEMA documents home damage, a former inspector explains
Sep 8, 2017
His advice: Have your proof of ownership ready.
What it means when the dollar and the market diverge
Aug 25, 2017
The U.S. stock markets have been doing well, and President Trump is quick to link his time in office to market highs. But at the same time the dollar has been dropping, losing more than 8 percent of its value against six major currencies since January. That divergence can be significant for retailers, manufacturers, and […]
Rebuilding your financial life in the U.S. as a refugee
Jul 28, 2017
"The system in Syria is different. We don't have credit. We deal only in cash."
What next for health care in the United States?
Jul 28, 2017
"There is now an expectation that people should have access to care."
Why is Wall Street losing black executives?
Jul 28, 2017
Some of the biggest U.S. banks are losing diversity, falling behind the rest of corporate America.
Sharing water across borders can get complicated — and expensive
Jul 21, 2017
At the U.S.-Mexico border, two of the region's largest urban areas share a water source — and it's become a race to the bottom.
What it's like to work remotely from all over the world
by
Lizzie O'Leary
and Eliza Mills
Jul 14, 2017
The remote work travel industry is growing.
Are shorts now office-appropriate? Let's ask a manager.
Jul 14, 2017
Alison Green weighs in on flip-flops, office culture and ... biting?