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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has recently been under political fire for doubling down on a corporate tax policy. Members of the opposing Labor Party say cutting the corporate tax will augment Turnbull’s own fortune through the multi-million dollar investments he has in many businesses. Turnbull clapped back at the Labor Party, calling the comments “mean-spirited” and “politics of envy,” and said that many Australians – including Labor members of parliament - have investments in such businesses as well. According to Senator David Leyohjelm – a member of Trumbull’s Liberal Party – ... view article details

You’re probably in a fantasy football league. If your league is really competitive, you’ve probably spent a lot of time researching the best players for your team by buying magazines, studying depth charts, analyzing position rankings, or soliciting advice from experts on Twitter.If all this is true, you’ve probably heard of Dave Richard.As the Senior Fantasy Writer for CBSSports.com, Dave has a job most sports fans and stat-obsessed fantasy football geeks envy---he gets paid to watch professional football and then discuss it. Dave is paid to pick out the best players in the NFL and estimate h... view article details

 We all know the 7 Deadly sins, Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride, are practices that are usually best avoided in daily life. But what are the '7 Deadly Sins of the Workplace' and how can committing these 'sins' affect your career?This week, we will explain the '7 Deadly Sins of the Workplace' and reveal the results of our recent poll on the perceived career impact of these 'sins,' complete with some of our readers' real life examples from their jobs. Lust Desperately wanting a coworker's jobUsers who admit to committing this sin: 12.1%A little ambition is healthy, ... view article details

Making Movies If you can name a movie director off the top of your head, chances are it's a member of the Hollywood elite who earns massive sums of money. Yet for every Steven Spielberg or James Cameron there are hordes of lesser-known artists, happily hammering away at their craft. There are all kinds of movie makers, just as there are all kinds of movies - major motion pictures, independent films, cable movies, documentaries, sitcoms, TV dramas, and more. Some directors make excellent livings while others just scrape by, hoping for a lucky break. In reality, making it as a director has much ... view article details

Are you the type of person who gets anxious if you stay in one place for too long? Are you someone who loves to travel and explore new places? We know it’s hard to travel if your job ties you down, but this doesn't have to be the case if you pursue a career that lets you travel the world. Here is a list of 10 jobs that are perfect for people who love to travel: 1) Travel Writer Dream job alert: If you love to write and travel this job is perfect for you. There are more ways to get published than ever before, but it can be hard to stand out. Here are some tips from Lonely Planet to get you star... view article details

You've Got Your Diploma, but Now What? As graduation approaches, many young job seekers are wondering how they can land an opportunity in this very challenging job market.Lindsey Pollak, a recognized expert on next-generation career trends, recently released a new edition of her terrific book, Getting from College to Career. Lindsey graciously agreed to answer some questions to help new professions get hired in a hurry. In this first of a two-part series, Lindsey shares advice about goal-setting and offers insights for the new grad who can’t decide what to do next.Don't Hesitate to Ge... view article details

Feeling at Ease with Negotiating Here’s a test. Over the past year, what has been the typical response when you ask people “How’ve you been?” My guess is that very few answer, “Actually, I’ve been incredibly relaxed, calm, and productive.” Most likely they say, “I’m so busy!” “Things have been so crazy!” “I’m so swamped at work!” “I’m exhausted and busy and crazy!” I could go on.So when the end of the year rolls around, it seems that is the time that people finally set aside time to be with family, unplug from the working world, relax and recover. But what if you could feel more relax... view article details

The Red Sox. The Celtics. The Bruins. In New England, big teams dominated Boston TV sportscasts in the 1980s and Scott Fleishman followed them all.And in an unlikely way, these dynasties became destiny for the Massachusetts native. While Fleishman watched the teams, he studied the anchormen who brought their stories into his living room, setting the stage for the dream career he would pursue: New England Sports Anchor.The 33-year-old Fleishman is now living his dream as a sports anchor for WCAX in Burlington, VT, covering the teams he loves, both national and local, and presenting those storie... view article details

Unique, Affordable Last-Minute Gifts Whether you celebrate Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas or Festivus (and who doesn't love the Airing of Grievances?), holiday gift-giving is in full swing. To that end, we've put together a bunch of awesome gifts for the people on your list.And don't worry, we know even though there's talk of economic recovery, most of us are still a little light in the wallet. So we made sure most of these gifts fall securely under the $50 mark.Happy shopping."Where I've Been" Scratch Travel Map This lottery ticket inspired travel map is perfect for that loved... view article details

These "Worthless College Degrees" Might Make You Happy, But Fail the Tuition ROI Test College: Is it Worth It? What's more expensive than going to college? Until recently, the answer was easy: not going to college. Numerous studies over the years have shown that individuals with college degrees significantly out-earn those with high school degrees by $1 million or more over the course of a lifetime. But as the cost of education increases faster than inflation, people are beginning to question how they spend their education dollars. As student loans hit the $1.5 trillion mark and more and mo... view article details