Does online dating break down barriers? In a paper released this month, Reuben J. Thomas, assistant professor of sociology at the University of New Mexico, looked at data from 40,000 people in 2009 and 2017 to establish how they met their partner. He found that “couples who met online are more…

It seems like only yesterday that millennials were sharing their 401(k) accounts online, telling the world they were millionaires on paper . Well, it was. Or last week, to be exact. And what a week it has been. Some saw it coming. They said the stock market was long overdue a reality check , or two.…

AFP/Getty Images Despite the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrencies, some millennials find investing in the category less intimidating than putting money in the stock market or other traditional investments. Bitcoin has had a wild ride. And millennials have decided to go along for it. Bitcoin…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 1.4% on Friday, with all but four of 30 companies rising. The gains were led by Nike. The S&P 500 Index was up 1.5%, driven by Mattel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.38% closed at 24,190.90, producing a decline of 9.1% from its intraday record…

The Practical Employer Sexual Harassment is the Hiring Scarlet Letter If I’m advising my client, I’m telling them not to make the hire unless they are convinced the allegations are false. February 8, 2018 , Dear Jon, I resigned from my last job amid allegations of sexually inappropriate misconduct.…

Meanwhile, big banks provided the liquidity for such broad participation by allowing investors to use their credit cards to pay for cryptocurrency purchases – and help the cryptocurrency bubble grow bigger and bigger. How many investors have used their credit cards to buy Bitcoin? 18.15%. That’s…

The Practical Employer Happy 25th FMLA … and Happy #SuperSickMonday Congress and the White House must do more to protect the sanctity of the family by looking at reasonable expansions to the FMLA to offer greater protections to workers who need time off from work. February 5, 2018 , Last night, my…

5 Minutes of Management 5 Minutes of Management: Health Care Costs Rising health care costs are still plaguing workers who receive insurance through their employer. Plus, a lucrative career in fast food. February 2, 2018 Pricey prescription drugs, surgery, ER visits and other services drove a 4.6%…

Months before its hotly anticipated public stock offering, Spotify AB’s lead in music streaming is shrinking, at least in the U.S. Apple Inc.’s AAPL, -4.34% Apple Music is adding subscriber accounts in the U.S. at a higher rate than Spotify, and is on track to pass the No. 1 streaming service this…

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded more than 250 points near the low on Friday, as global government bond yields extended a recent ascent, with investors bracing for an important U.S. jobs update. Premarket gains for Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. provided a bright spot after those…

Dear Moneyist, I am a newly established, sole-practitioner of public relations who just gained his first client, and this is a pretty big contract. The person who hired me is a Facebook FB, -0.12% friend. Should I “unfriend” her on Facebook now that we are in a professional relationship? Would…

5 Minutes of Management 5 Minutes of Management: Big Company, Better Pay? Not Always New research shows that the buck doesn’t always stop first at the doors of a large company. Also, Walmart goes to the bonus round. January 31, 2018 Working for a large company almost always meant better pay. But…

Health Care Ailing Health Care System Gets a Shot From Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan Experts in the health care space are realistic about how long it would take for CEOs Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon to implement change in the health care industry. Still, they’re optimistic that this…

UnitedHealth Group led the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s worst decline in eight months on Tuesday with a 4.3% drop, but shares of Apple have fallen 5.7% over the past week. All but two of the 30 Dow industrials DJIA, -1.37% components were down on Tuesday. Here’s how they stack up on both Tuesday…

The Practical Employer SNL Tackles #MeToo, But What Should You Do When Employees Discuss #MeToo at Work? Can you prohibit your employees from discussing #MeToo in the workplace? Maybe. Or Maybe not. January 29, 2018 , How do you discuss sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct with your friends…

The origins of modern cannabis culture, Airone contends, are rooted in compassion. California's Prop. 215, or the Compassionate Use Act, passed on Nov. 5, 1996, making the Golden State the first in the country to legalize medical marijuana. It ensured that seriously ill Californians had the right to…

But this will be a great “ecosystem entrepreneur” learning experience for those who carefully map Tesla’s moves across the larger network. Try applying this map to your own venture. Most people find new options by thinking through the larger system they are entering. Bottom Line I have no idea…

Working Well Entrepreneurship, the Gig Economy and Access to Benefits One big question revolves around the future of the so-called safety net. January 26, 2018 , Occasionally I get to write feature stories for Workforce’s sister publication, Talent Economy , and the most recent assignment is on the…