Chad Brooks
Latest articles by Chad Brooks

The Second Amendment & the Right to Bear Arms
By Chad Brooks published
At the center of the gun control debate, few things are as hotly disputed in the United States as the Constitution's Second Amendment.

The Internet of Things: A Seamless Network of Everyday Objects
By Chad Brooks published
The Internet of Things refers to the online integration of everyday objects, such as thermostats, lights, as they work seamlessly to make our lives easier.

Who's Keeping Your Boss in Check?
By Chad Brooks published
Workers keep bosses from making hasty decisions.

The Most and Least Influential Social Media Celebs
By Chad Brooks published
Who tops Lady Gaga, Bieber and Ashton Kutcher? You might be surprised.

Who'd You Vote For? How to Handle Politics at Work
By Chad Brooks published
Even though millions of employees will head to the polls tomorrow, the majority will never know who their co-workers voted for, a new study finds.

Employers Divided on Dealing With Sandy-Stricken Workers
By Chad Brooks published
Some companies have demanded employees return to work. Others have come to the rescue of employees and their families.

Will Your Kid Succeed in Life? Ask Their Friends
By Chad Brooks published
Those looking to predict a person's chance of success should start their investigation on the playground, research shows.

How Penn State Can Start Rebuilding Its Reputation
By Chad Brooks published
It starts at the top, one expert says.

How Most Millionaires Got Rich
By Chad Brooks published
You might be surprised to find out how most people make their money.
How Does Social Security Work?
By Chad Brooks published
How the Social Security program works and who is eligible?
New Cultural Norm: Too Much Debt
By Chad Brooks published
Many people lack financial literacy to understand credit card debt.

Americans Mouth Off About Poor Customer Service
By Chad Brooks published
Hanging up and cursing on list of poor behaviors.

Happiness Falling as Recession's Psychological Toll Continues
By Chad Brooks published
Americans are feeling more negative about their personal finances than they have in four decades, with many saying the situation has gotten worse rather than better, according to a new study.

Belief in Magical Change Fuels Credit Card Abuse
By Chad Brooks published
People think they can charge their way to happiness.

How to Relieve the Stress of Tax Time
By Chad Brooks published
Tax filing deadline is later this year, but the stress will be the same.

Record Unemployment Fuels Depression & Loss of Identity
By Chad Brooks published
Americans are going without work at a record rate, and it’s taking a toll, study finds.

Don't Like How Tax Dollars Are Spent? Get Used to It
By Chad Brooks published
Americans are unhappy with how the Federal government spends. Not much change expected.

Unemployment Proves Deadly, Health Study Finds
By Chad Brooks published
Job loss increases stress and raises mortality risk.

Despite Soaring Costs, College Still a Smart Choice
By Chad Brooks published
Expect higher salary and other benefits with a university degree.

Clothes and Personal Grooming Can Affect Earnings
By Chad Brooks published
A sloppy look can cost you, study finds.
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