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THE TAKEAWAY
What Does Financial Reform Mean for You?
(July 22, 2010) Beth believes the consumer is the real winner in financial reform, with new rules about mortgages, credit cards and student loans. See how you'll benefit from the new laws.
The Recession and Religious Workers
(July 13, 2010) A rabbi, a priest and a pastor are all looking for a job. It sounds like a joke, but due to shifts in our culture and economy, the unemployment rate among clergy has doubled from 10 years ago. Here, Beth offers the vitals that America's clergy need to know.
(June 22, 2010) With the unemployment rate for people in their twenties hovering around 15 percent, it’s tempting for recent college grads to just skip the terrible job market and stay in school. Beth explains why it might not be the best choice for everyone.
(June 8, 2010) Are toolbelts and hard hats the road to female financial freedom? Beth reveals the shocking salary difference between traditional jobs for males and females that still exists today.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #10: Love and Money
(May 18, 2010) A big piece of your financial life: your spouse or partner. Beth and marriage therapist Sandra Wang show us how to mix love and money.
Is it Acceptable to Be Gay at Your Workplace?
(May 18, 2010) Does the office come with a "don't ask, don't tell" policy like the military? Beth explains the current laws and trends.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #9: Investing 101
(May 12, 2010) Where should you put your money? What kinds of risks are reasonable? Is your money safer in the stock market than under your mattress? Beth helps us figure it all out.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #8: Are You Over-Insured?
(May 5, 2010) Are you spending too much on insurance? Or not enough? Beth explains how to make sure you’re right in the middle.
What Are You Worth? Breaking the Salary Taboo
(May 4, 2010) Are you getting paid what you're worth? Beth offers advice on how to talk salary with coworkers and negotiate with your boss for a raise.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #7: How to Prioritize Your Savings Strategy
(April 28, 2010) Should you save for your kid's college or your own retirement? Beth sounds off on this tricky predicament.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #6: How to Negotiate Anything
(April 21, 2010) From rent to medical bills to hotel rates, Beth outlines strategies for negotiating just about anything.
(April 20, 2010) In the midst of a recession, unpaid internships can be a great way to get a foot in the door. However, by law, companies must follow the rules to make sure that interns aren’t taken advantage of.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #5: Trick Yourself into Saving Money
(April 14, 2010) With the help of behavioral science, Beth explores how to trick yourself into saving money – and reducing expenses – painlessly and automatically.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #4: Your Credit Score
(April 7, 2010) In this week’s DIY Bailout segment, Beth explains what a credit score is, why it’s important, and how to improve it.
Falling Down the Corporate Ladder
(April 6, 2010) Thanks to the recession, many experienced workers find themselves vying for jobs that, in a better economy, might be considered a step down. Beth explains how to stay positive and avoid being a job snob.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #3: Tax Tips
(March 31, 2010) In the third installment of the weekly DIY Bailout series, Beth explains how to overcome your fears and take charge when it comes to doing your own taxes.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #2: Setting Priorities
(March 24, 2010) In week two of the DIY Bailout series, Beth talks about setting personal finance priorities. Joining the program this week is New York Times columnist Ron Lieber.
Special Series, The Do-It-Yourself Bailout - Episode #1: Money Taboos
(March 17, 2010) Although some banks have been spared thanks to government aid, ordinary Americans across the country have been left wondering “where’s our bailout?” In a special weekly series for The Takeaway, Beth will discuss strategies for taking charge of your financial future. Episode #1 of this do-it-yourself bailout: tackling the taboos of talking about money.
(March 16, 2010) Beth is joined by her father, Dr. Harold Kobliner, to discuss what today’s young people can learn from the Greatest Generation when it comes to weathering economic hardship.
(March 2, 2010) These days it’s hard for people of all ages to find work but particularly challenging for those over 45. Believe it or not, having many years of experience can work against you when you’re trying to make a good first impression with your resume. Beth explains how older job-seekers can compete with younger candidates.
Psyching Up for the Job Search
(February 23, 2010) As the economy struggles to regain its footing, employers continue to see dozens of applicants for every job opening. Beth talks about some of the unusual interview questions companies are asking to weed out candidates.
(February 22, 2010) In May, Obama signed legislation that imposes new regulations on credit card companies to protect America’s consumers. These new rules take effect today, and Beth explains what you can expect.
(February 9, 2010) Although still frowned upon by companies, studies point to a growing acceptance of love among coworkers, who, in spite of the recession, seem more willing than ever to take a chance on office romance.
(January 26, 2010) Why some recession-weary workers are turning to organizations which combine travel with work experience in far-flung destinations.
(January 19, 2010) Joined by scholar and writer Dr. Mike Rose, Beth talks about the basic intellectual and cognitive skills needed to be successful in any job. Hear why waiters and chief executives may have more in common than you think.
(January 12, 2010) Beth discusses the role of race in hiring today and what some companies are doing to safeguard diversity in a time when, as recent studies show, the racial gap may be widening.
(January 5, 2010) Mature interns are one of the fastest growing segments of the workplace. Beth looks at how adults are spinning lower rung positions into new careers.
(December 18, 2009) As part of a special Takeaway series on all the fine print in our lives, Beth and author Gary Belsky share their rules-of-the-road for navigating those small, yet often important, words.
The Fine Print of Student Loans
(December 17, 2009) More and more grads are defaulting on their federal student loans, says the U.S. Department of Education. Beth explains what to watch out for when applying for student loans, and offers advice for paying them back.
Turning a Seasonal Job into Full-Time Work
(December 15, 2009) Seasonal hiring is up 37% from last year, as companies bring on tens of thousands of temporary employees to tackle the holiday workload. Beth outlines strategies for landing a position -- and possibly keeping it for the long-term.
(December 8, 2009) Beth talks about why the era of the lavish office holiday party is dead and what cash-strapped companies are doing this holiday season to show employees they care.
(December 1, 2009) Beth explains how new job opportunities can be found by watching company layoffs closely.
(November 30, 2009) With twenty-five percent of marriage proposals occurring between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, engagement season is officially upon us. For those in the market for a diamond, Beth explains how to find one that’s been sourced responsibly.
(November 24, 2009) We spend more of our lives working than doing any other activity, so it’s no wonder that our colleagues can seem like an extended family, for better or worse. But when it comes to sharing personal information at work, it’s important to know how much is too much.
Does a Down Economy Inspire More Ethical Behavior at Work?
(November 17, 2009) Beth and Freakonomics author Stephen Dubner discuss the surprising results of a recent national survey conducted by the Ethics Resource Center.
(November 10, 2009) Decades ago, employers rewarded loyal workers with gold watches and well-padded pension plans. In today’s workplace, however, the emphasis is on job mobility over loyalty, even in hard economic times.
Open Season for Health Insurance
(November 3, 2009) For many, November is open-enrollment season, a time when workers can make decisions about the health insurance options offered by their employers. Whether your company is scaling up costs or scaling back coverage, Beth gives advice about what you should be looking for in a plan.
(October 27, 2009) As struggling industries shed workers (the manufacturing sector alone is down 5.6 million jobs since 1999), Beth talks about our country’s efforts to retrain its out-of-work workforce for better careers and brighter futures.
(October 26, 2009) With credit card companies jacking up interest rates and some banks even cancelling credit accounts without warning, consumers are fed up and fuming. Beth explores what life could be like -- from saving for the unexpected to building a positive credit history -- without credit cards.
(October 20, 2009) From the boss’s point of view, clowning around at work is usually not something to smile about. However, Beth explains why blowing off steam in creative ways can actually help boost job performance.
(October 13, 2009) The bum economy has meant fewer jobs for younger and older workers than for other groups, recent statistics show. On this week's The Takeaway, Beth talks about the role of age in hiring -- and firing -- today.
(October 6, 2009) Thanks to the recession, office politicking and dog-eat-dog behavior is on the rise in the workplace. Beth asks: Is now the time to embrace your inner Machiavelli?
Last to Arrive, First to Leave
(September 29, 2009) Can forcing employees to work fewer hours actually improve productivity overall? Beth compares the findings of a recent Harvard study to lessons learned during the Great Depression.
(September 22, 2009) Almost 4 of every 5 people laid off due to the recession have been men. Beth explains what a greater proportion of women in the workforce could mean for America.
(September 17, 2009) In July, twenty percent of Americans who landed a job had to pull up stakes to get it. Hear Beth’s take on the growing trend of moving for work.
(September 10, 2009) As more companies use behind-the-scenes software to monitor employee productivity, Beth offers words of advice and warning about computer privacy in the workplace.
(August 27, 2009) Beth looks at the phenomenon of “post-downsizing stress syndrome,” when the strain of working through the recession makes people sick.
(August 21, 2009) Beth explains everything you need to know about the White House’s latest changes to the way credit card companies do business.
Starting a Business in a Tough Economy
(August 20, 2009) Beth talks about why the entrepreneurial spirit keeps driving people to open new businesses even in a deep recession, and gives some guidance to those wondering whether they’re ready to be their own bosses.
(August 10, 2009) Beth talks about why the recession is hitting older workers harder, why it’s tougher for them to get another job and where they can go for help.
(July 27, 2009) As furloughs increase with cost-cutting, Beth explains what a forced leave of absence can mean to workers and offers advice for getting through it.
Getting Married in a Recession
(July 6, 2009) Beth explains how cash-strapped newlyweds are going small-scale on the big day.
(July 1, 2009) Beth fields questions in a special live Q & A for The Takeaway.
(June 29, 2009) For those with a mountain of student loan debt, Beth sheds light on a new income-based repayment plan.
(May 29, 2009) With teenage unemployment at a 20-year high, Beth explains the challenges facing America’s youth.
(May 20, 2009) Beth talks about Capitol Hill’s credit card reform bill and how it could impact your bottom line if passed.
(May 15, 2009) Faced with a dismal job market, many recent graduates are moving in with Mom and Dad. Beth gives advice on just how much financial assistance parents should be giving their grown-up kids.