I can't afford to work

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- After factoring in the rising cost of child care, the daily commute and other work-related expenses, a growing number of mothers are figuring out that having a job just doesn't pay.

"It comes down to a cost analysis and I have several clients that have taken the route of quitting," said Anna Behnam, a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial in Rockville, Md. "Factor in taxes, transportation costs, clothing and lunch -- what is the true net that you bring home after salary?"

Optimism Might Cut Your Risk for Heart Attack

Large review also found positive people less likely to suffer stroke

WEDNESDAY, April 18 (HealthDay News) -- Being upbeat is good for your heart, a new study suggests.
Many previous studies have shown that negative mental states -- such as depression, anger, anxiety and hostility -- can harm the heart.

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