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Matthew Jelalian

Thinking about investing your money for the future? Here's an explanation of the most basic type of investment and some ideas to keep in mind when looking at investing.
Moneywise
Financial firsts: 7 things first-time investors should consider when saving for retirement
Thinking about investing your money for the future? Here’s an explanation of the most basic type of investment and some ideas to keep in mind when looking at investing.
By Matthew Jelalian
First-time parents can feel a lot of stress as they dive into parenting and all the expenses involved with it. It is especially hard when there is no good go-to rule for preparing for parenting. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for new parents.
Moneywise
Financial firsts: Prepare for added expenses and a lot of joy with first baby
First-time parents can feel a lot of stress as they dive into parenting and all the expenses involved with it. It is especially hard when there is no good go-to rule for preparing for parenting. Here are six ideas to keep in mind for new parents.
By Matthew Jelalian
Brittany and Ernesto Gonzalez decorate a guest room to prepare for Ernesto's parents coming to visit at home in West Jordan on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016.
Moneywise
Financial firsts: How to take the uncertainty and emotion out of homebuying
First-time homebuying can be overwhelming. Here are seven things to keep in mind when looking for that first home.
By Matthew Jelalian
The main cause for unhappiness at work is related to how much money one makes. However, there are some factors beside money which could be more important when looking for job satisfaction
Business
Money doesn’t necessarily equate to job satisfaction
The main cause for unhappiness at work is related to how much money one makes. However, there are some factors beside money which could be more important when looking for job satisfaction.
By Matthew Jelalian
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2015 file photo, Jay-Z arrives at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Tidal, the streaming service co-owned by Jay Z, Rihanna, Madonna and other artists, is inviting more performers to join the company and ear
Business
Jay Z says Tidal is good business for everyone
With artists fighting for what they believe is fair compensation for their work, Jay Z’s sets up his latest business venture Tidal to be the savior of the industry. Many are doubtful that it’ll even play a role let alone solve any problems.
By Matthew Jelalian
Companies known as "patent trolls" have made a business of buying up patents from other people and suing other companies for using technology similar to their patent. The most recent attempt to correct this practice has helped the podcast industry.
Business
Podcasters can breathe easier thanks to patent ruling
Companies known as “patent trolls” have made a business of buying up patents from other people and suing other companies for using technology similar to their patent. The most recent attempt to correct this practice has helped the podcast industry.
By Matthew Jelalian
Recently, Conan O'Brien scolded one of his employees for some Twitter comments that the employee made about other late-night television hosts. This is just another example of employers watching their employees' off-the-clock online activity.
Business
Don’t be surprised if you find your boss monitoring your social media activity
Recently, Conan O’Brien scolded one of his employees for some Twitter comments that the employee made about other late-night television hosts. This is just another example of employers watching their employees’ off-the-clock online activity.
By Matthew Jelalian
What would happen if Google finally developed a driverless car and bought Tesla? Well, recent findings show us that future was almost a possibility a few years ago.
U.S. & World
Google is in the car business and came close to buying Tesla
What would happen if Google finally developed a driverless car and bought Tesla? Well, recent findings show us that future was almost a possibility a few years ago.
By Matthew Jelalian
Kristina Salen, center left, Etsy’s Chief Financial Officer, stands with Chad Dickerson, center right, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Etsy, to celebrate the company's IPO with employees and guests at the Nasdaq MarketSite, Thursday, April 16, 201
Business
Will going corporate change Etsy’s DIY ethos?
Etsy, a company that made a name for itself as an anti-corporate business, is now a publicly traded corporation. Now Etsy merchants and investors are waiting to see whether or not Etsy can stay true to its roots and make investors money.
By Matthew Jelalian
Roughly half of all Americans do not invest in the stock market. Millennials invest in stock at half that rate. Here are some of the reasons why they choose not to invest in stock.
Business
Why do only half of Americans invest in stocks?
Roughly half of all Americans do not invest in the stock market. Millennials invest in stock at half that rate. Here are some of the reasons why they choose not to invest in stock.
By Matthew Jelalian
Few families have the choice of whether a parent should stay at home or not. But those who can choose have to weigh their options the best they can.
Business
Working parents and stay-at-home parents weigh their choices
Few families have the choice of whether a parent should stay at home or not. But those who can choose have to weigh their options the best they can.
By Matthew Jelalian
Tax day is almost here. Here’s how much taxes different income brackets pay and what they think about that amount.
Business
Minority of taxpayers pay majority of taxes
Tax day is almost here. Here’s how much taxes different income brackets pay and what they think about that amount.
By Matthew Jelalian
Many customers wait for service as Memories Pizza reopened for business Thursday, April, 9, 2015, in Walkerton, Ind. The restaurant was closed, and its operators said they'd gone into hiding after their comment that they would not serve pizza to a gay wed
Business
Crowdsourcing bails out businesses taking unpopular stands
Most business markets are apolitical. They make pizza, install carpet or something else. But many business feel the need to take a stand due to certain RFRA laws. Those who end up suffering consequences for their policies are going to GoFundMe.
By Matthew Jelalian
Most people go to college to get a high-paying job when they graduate. The problems is the jobs that pay a lot aren't always the jobs hiring and the jobs hiring aren't always the jobs that pay a lot. Here is the best of both.
Business
These college majors may maximize your chances of getting a high-paying job
Most people go to college to get a high-paying job when they graduate. The problems is the jobs that pay a lot aren’t always the jobs hiring and the jobs hiring aren’t always the jobs that pay a lot. Here is the best of both.
By Matthew Jelalian
As Borders closes and Barnes & Noble tries to learn how to adopt to the modern economy, it seems as if local (indie) bookstores are making a comeback in a big way.
Business
Staying local may save independent book sellers
As Borders closes and Barnes & Noble tries to learn how to adopt to the modern economy, it seems as if local (indie) bookstores are making a comeback in a big way.
By Matthew Jelalian
A new study was published showing that baby sitters make anywhere between $11 and $16 an hour. Here are eight jobs that make less than that.
Business
Jobs that make less than or as much as a baby sitter
A new study was published showing that baby sitters make anywhere between $11 and $16 an hour. Here are eight jobs that make less than that.
By Matthew Jelalian
Twitter is now involved in venture capital, but there is no word quite what it is trying to accomplish.
Business
Twitter uses venture capital to compete with Google’s Android mobile operating system
Twitter is now involved in venture capital, but there is no word quite what it is trying to accomplish.
By Matthew Jelalian
Unemployment is down, job openings are up and Wall Street is going strong. So what else needs to happen for the economy to recover?
Red Box Roundup
Economy is recovering despite wage setbacks
Unemployment is down, job openings are up and Wall Street is going strong. So what else needs to happen for the economy to recover?
By Matthew Jelalian
Although March Madness is a great way for friends to compete against each other, billions of dollars are won and lost by universities, companies and individuals each year trying to find the perfect bracket.
Business
Billions of dollars spent in March Madness
Although March Madness is a great way for friends to compete against each other, billions of dollars are won and lost by universities, companies and individuals each year trying to find the perfect bracket.
By Matthew Jelalian
When most people talk about balancing work and family life the discussion revolves around working women. However, studies show that men have just as many issues balancing work-life issues as women.
Business
Men left out of the work-life balance conversation
When most people talk about balancing work and family life the discussion revolves around working women. However, studies show that men have just as many issues balancing work-life issues as women.
By Matthew Jelalian
Samantha Elauf, right, with her mother Majda Elauf stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. The Supreme Court is indicating it will side with a Muslim woman who didn't get hired by clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch beca
Business
What employers need to know about religious discrimination
The Supreme Court will rule in the next couple of months regarding whose responsibility it is to address religious accommodation needs in job interviews. Here’s what you should do as an employer in addressing the issue.
By Matthew Jelalian
Most people believe they're happily independent if they can pay off their debts and put money in the bank. For some, that is not enough. People who live off the grid don't just want financial independence but independent in every other way possible.
Red Box Roundup
If saving money isn’t independence enough, try off-the-grid living
Most people believe they’re happily independent if they can pay off their debts and put money in the bank. For some, that is not enough. People who live off the grid don’t just want financial independence but independent in every other way possible.
By Matthew Jelalian
The federal government has been holding on to $1 billion for the past three years and unless taxpayers file the related tax returns, it will keep all of it.
Business
Government poised to keep $1 billion in unclaimed tax returns
The federal government has been holding on to $1 billion for the past three years and unless taxpayers file the related tax returns, it will keep all of it.
By Matthew Jelalian
It recent months a discussion has been created in the tech industry. The tech industry lacks women employees, it is believed. This is despite the contributions that they have made, are making and will continue to make in the field.
Business
What the tech industry can do to break down gender barriers and fill future jobs
In recent months a discussion has been created in the tech industry. The tech industry lacks women employees, it is believed. This is despite the contributions that they have made, are making and will continue to make in the field.
By Matthew Jelalian
The goal to retire and stay that way is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to achieve for some Americans.
Business
Here’s why you might be working during retirement
The goal to retire and stay that way is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to achieve for some Americans.
By Matthew Jelalian
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U.S. & World
Many want to get rid of daylight saving time
Daylight Savings Time is upon us once again. Here’s why we practice daylight saving time and why many people believe we shouldn’t.
By Matthew Jelalian
In January three economists published a paper finding that cutting unemployment benefits contributed a to a large amount of job growth in 2014. Other economists aren't convinced that these findings are correct.
Business
Cutting unemployment benefits reduces unemployment, study shows
In January three economists published a paper finding that cutting unemployment benefits contributed a to a large amount of job growth in 2014. Other economists aren’t convinced that these findings are correct.
By Matthew Jelalian
Josh Hancock works in class at Coding Campus in Provo Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Coding Campus is a computer programming trade school organization that teaches its students the basics of web development.
Business
The few, the proudly employed, the coding boot camp graduates
Coding boot camps are springing up around the country to fill the gap a traditional college education may not provide.
By Matthew Jelalian
Ramiro Gonzalez stands outside the Wal-Mart where he works Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006 in El Paso, Texas. Gonzalez opposes the to new pay caps the company announced this week. Wal-Mart's plan to raise its average employee's wages by 6 percent and to put in pl
World & Nation
Wal-Mart pay raise not as generous as some think
Wal-Mart has announced that it will raise its minimum pay for its employees. It has also promised more schedule control as well better training, but that none of that is as good of news as it sounds.
By Matthew Jelalian
FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2014 file photo, Taylor Swift arrives at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas. Swift is releasing her fifth album, “1989,” on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 voiced disappointment tha
Business
Art is worth less now than ever, and it’s not all Spotify’s fault
Recently many artists have complained that companies such as Spotify, Pandora and Amazon have not fairly compensated artists for their work. However new evidence would indicate that these companies are not completely at fault.
By Matthew Jelalian
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