Do You Have One of America's Most Stressful Jobs?


Updated 01/27/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

There's always going to be a certain level of stress at a job and there are plenty of reasons why people consider their jobs stressful: low pay, instability, office politics, and not being challenged. Even if your job has these certain stress factors, do you think it qualifies as one of America's most stressful jobs? Here's a roundup of CNBC's top 10 most stressful jobs in America:

  1. Enlisted Military Solider: Makes about $35,580 a year.
  2. Firefighter: Makes about $45,250 a year.
  3. Airline Pilot: Makes about $103,210 a year.
  4. Military General: Makes about $196,300 a year.
  5. Police Officer: Makes about $53,540 a year.
  6. Event Coordinator: Makes about $45,260 a year.
  7. Public Relations Executive: Makes about $91,810 a year.
  8. Senior Corporate Executive: Makes about $165,830 a year.
  9. Photojournalist: Makes about $40,000 a year.
  10. Taxi Driver: Makes about $22,440 a year.

You might scratch your head at some of the occupations listed, because being an event coordinator or senior corporate executive sounds like the type of job people would dream to have. However, the grass is always greener on the other side, and there are plenty of downsides. For example, event coordinators have to deal with the pressures of bridezillas and other perfectionists, and corporate executives are responsible for the conduct and activities of a big group of people. Do you have a stressful job?

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4 Ways to Divide and Conquer Expenses as a Couple


Updated 01/27/12 12:35 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments


Money tends to be a sensitive, conflict-sparking subject for couples, so deciding how to split expenses can be tricky. There are several different options for dividing payments, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Here are four of the most common methods for splitting expenses, plus the potential pros and cons of each choice:

  1. Divide all expenses 50/50. Splitting all costs in half is certainly a simple option, but the reactions may be a bit complicated. Sure, everyone's paying their "fair share," but the person who makes less money in the relationship may be frustrated that they're paying a higher fraction of their salary.
  2. Pay in a ratio according to both salaries. If one partner makes $50,000 and the other makes $100,000, then all expenses would be paid in a one to two ratio so that the first person covers one-third of each bill. Dividing costs to correspond with salaries ensures that both partners are spending an equal percentage of their paycheck each month. The downside? Things may get messy with pay raises or pay cuts, and the person with a higher salary may grow resentful.
  3. The breadwinner pays all. This is a good option if one partner stays home with the kids or has an artistic career with sporadic, unpredictable income. To prevent any bitterness, it's important for the nonbreadwinner to take care of other tasks around the home so that the responsibilities feel balanced.
  4. Different bills for each partner. Another way to divide is to simply assign separate bills to each partner. Does one person watch television more often? They can be in charge of the cable bill. Does the other take long, scalding-hot showers? The water bill is theirs. It may be difficult to split things equally, but this is a great way to step back and recognize which habits are costing money.

When it comes to splitting expenses — and feeling satisfied with finances as a couple — the key is communication. Both partners should encourage each other to speak up and be honest about their opinions. It all comes down to balance, so it's important to treat money like any other responsibility and learn to compromise.

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The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids


Updated 01/27/12 3:10 AM · Posted by LearnVest · 0 comments

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children.

In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, but we began to consider the best way to educate our newest addition. Although we loved the school our boys attended, each year cost us about $10,000. We questioned how feasible it would be to put additional kids through there, too.

We had three more children in the following years for a total of six, and with each new baby came further confirmation that putting our four youngest through private school was out of the question financially. Our two eldest were approaching college age, which put even more pressure on us.

The decision was simple. We elected to educate our four youngest at home.

Why Public School Wasn’t an Option

We always knew that we wouldn’t send our children to public school. Parents who opt out of public school do so for many reasons: safety, quality of education, religious conviction, and many others. My husband and I both went to public school, but that was a long time ago, and I don’t know what schools are like today. For us, religion was the main reason. We believe that God gave parents the responsibility to raise, train, and educate their own children. Many parts of the Bible talk about training your children — to us, that includes education.

For more, read after the jump.

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Brilliant or Baffling: San Francisco Airport Opens Yoga Room


Updated 01/27/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

If you ever happen to stop by the San Francisco Airport, you might want to check out its new yoga room, which officially opened yesterday. The room, available from 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., is located in SFO's newly renovated Terminal 2, and only passengers will get to try it out — it's stationed past the security checkpoint. If yoga is not your thing and you still want to meditate, check out the Berman reflection room, which is a "center for quiet self-reflection and meditation."

What do you think of this new perk?

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