As you prepare to invest, it's important to set aside some money—about the equivalent of 3 to 6 months' of living expenses—in an emergency fund. There are times when people become ill or are injured in accidents. Employers lay off workers. If something unexpected happens to you, having the money you need to pay the medical bills or see you through the weeks or even months of being out of work will help to keep you out of debt. If you already have investments, an emergency fund also will help you meet your expenses without disrupting your investment plan.

The best place for your emergency fund is in a liquid (easily accessible) account. A liquid account might be a regular savings account at a bank or credit union that provides some return on your deposit, and from which your funds can still be withdrawn at any time without penalty.

To earn a slightly higher interest rate, some people choose a certificate of deposit, or CD, for their emergency...

When it comes to employee benefits, most people (understandably) focus on big things like health coverage and paid time off. After that, depending on the workplace, everyday perks like office snacks and company discounts might become a selling point.

Another crucial area you’ll want to keep in mind, though, is professional development opportunities—something the 28 companies ahead offer in a big way.

An investment in education, training, and learning and development can take on many forms, from tuition subsidies and reimbursement for out-of-office coursework to formalized in-house training programs. If you want to find a place where you can flex your existing knowledge, get support as you hone your skills, and truly grow your career, dive into the list below.

These days, so much of our lives happen online. Email is more common than snail mail. Americans are just about as likely to shop online as at a brick-and-mortar store. And more than half of all bills are paid online.

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This year, for the first time, companies applied separately to be on this list—previously, this list was determined by answers to questions asked of the 100 Best Companies. These organizations offer either substantial paid gender-neutral or paternity leave, plus other benefits that help dads be their best at home and at work. 

Although we have named Best Companies for Dads before, this year companies applied directly for this honor, and almost 200 vied for this list. We emphasized paid parental leave offered and utilized, fertility benefits, employee-resource groups for men, and childcare benefits.

I started a Foster Parent Coffee Chat group out of the Parent Colleague Network at American Express. It provides a place for foster parents and those interested in fostering to come and learn more about the process, to provide support to our colleagues, and to bring awareness about the need for good foster parents. When we adopted our daughter, Emma, I was able...

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