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Shares of Monster Worldwide skyrocketed after the job-finding website reduced its fourth-quarter loss and predicted earnings would rise at a faster-than-expected pace in the current period.

An internal watchdog says thousands of federal patent workers are allowed to work from home with little supervision and face almost no discipline even if they lie about the hours they put in.

New credit and debit cards with computer chips are putting the squeeze on small businesses.

It's a chilling moment: A message appears on a computer screen, saying the files are encrypted and the only way to access them is by paying a ransom.

Job-related moving expenses are deductible on your tax return if you meet certain IRS tests.

Special tax rules apply based not only on age, but also on money earned and type of job.

Any time you encounter a major life change, whether it’s a marriage, divorce, buying a home or starting a business, it’s important to review the tax implications and create the best strategy--and that includes losing a job.

With more people working from home, it’s smart to revisit and understand the tax rules that apply to avoid a possible IRS challenge. Here’s what experts say taxpayers should know about the new IRS safe harbor provision and advice for claiming home office tax deductions.

If you itemize deductions on Schedule A of your tax return, you will be able to deduct a lot of related search expenses if certain conditions apply. 

A lot of Americans are out of work, but a job search might help cut their tax bills.

Research shows that compared to baby boomers, generations X  Y, and Z are motivated less by money and more by a desire for work-life balance and finding meaning in their work. If you fall into one of these groups, it’s likely you will try out multiple professional identities in your quest for professional fulfillment.

Here are part-time job ideas for baby boomers, whether your needs are financial or you just want a place to go every day to mingle with co-workers.

Whether your motivations are financial (a paycheck) or emotional (social interaction), here are some reasons it just may not be time for you to say goodbye to the working world.

Today, baby boomers still in the workplace often find themselves being supervised by someone young enough to be their grandchildren. Here is advice.

Working 9-5 behind a desk in a cubicle is no longer the only choice for employees, which is good news for boomers not ready to fully retire.

After reaching a long-awaited retirement, you might find yourself missing more about work than you expect. Here's how to cope.

While the labor market continues to make a slow recovery, baby boomers face particularly tough hiring prospects. Here’s what they have to do to showcase their skills and overcome any stereotypes to prove to hiring managers their worth.

Gow can older workers best avoid being labeled, stereotyped and looked over as you get older? Experts share their tips.

Normally, you have to withdraw money from accounts by age 72, but there are exceptions.

In a new survey, 43% of Americans would take a pay cut in favor of a higher 401(k) match. What would you do?