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Consumers Getting More Frugal

The economic slump is curbing American spending habits, a survey finds.  Read more

Employees Fret Over Savings

Rising prices are prompting more Americans to cut spending, a survey finds.  Read more

Recession Fears to Curb Spending

A growing concern for job security has many workers planning to tighten their belts this holiday season, a survey finds.  Read more

Study: Wellness Programs Catching On

Feb. 8, 2007 -- More employees are taking part in workplace health screenings and wellness programs, according to a survey releas...  Read more

Teleclass for Women Tech Entrepreneurs

The Principal Financial Group is sponsoring a free teleclass this month for women entrepreneurs on technological tools for small businesses, organizers sa...  Read more

Nation's Top 10 Small Employers Announced

The annual Principal Financial rankings highlight the best small businesses for employee financial security.  Read more

Workers Plan to Reduce Gift Spending

Dec. 6, 2006 -- Employees at small and midsize businesses across the country are planning to spend less on gifts this holiday season, acc...  Read more

Best Small Employers Named

A mining company, a financial services firm, and a business consulting group were among top employers named this week in Principal Financial Group's 10 Be...  Read more

Where the Best Benefits Are

Sept. 26, 2005 --Don't let anyone tell you there isn't a free lunch, says Jim Wallace, CEO of GuideOne Insurance. While rising cost...  Read more

High Gas Prices Trigger Fears for Travel Companies

Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they will scrap their summer travel plans if prices continue to climb.  Read more

Facing High Heath-Care Costs, Companies Turn to Wellness Programs

A growing number of employees are enrolling in such programs, according to a new study.  Read more

Employers Fall Short on Retirement Packages

A majority of workers want automatic 401(k) enrollment, according to a new survey.  Read more

Dialed In

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read more

Get an Adjustable Life

Adjustable life-insurance policies make sense for cash-strapped owners of growing companies.  Read more

ESOP Facts

Answers to the questions that business owners frequently ask.  Read more

More from the "Women of Inc." teleclass

Thank you to everyone who came to the Principal Financia...  Read more

How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn

Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips.  Read more

Healthy Debate Over Bush Health-Care Plan

Small-business groups and labor advocates clash as opponents say proposed tax breaks will leave more employees without health insurance.  Read more

Editor's Letter

A number of years ago, I followed a boyfriend down to a coastal town in Georgia, where, I recall, we were asked to be in a regatta (don't ask me why). Ou...  Read more

Anna Bradley Picks a Fight

She was broke, alone, and physically devastated--and then she picked up on a little-remarked federal requirement called Section 508. With that, Anna Bradley ...  Read more

As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Employees Look to the Boss for Help

With prices at the pump now topping $4 a gallon, more companies are unveiling programs to help ease the daily commute.  Read more