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Where to Sell Gift Cards for the Highest Cash Payout, Both Online and Locally
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Selling gift cards is generally safest and most convenient through online marketplaces, while local buyers sometimes offer more money but require extra legwork. Gift cards often resell for about 60% to 90% of their face value, depending on the brand and where you list them. We bet that somewhere in your junk…
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10 Top Entry-Level, Remote Careers for New Grads (and Companies Hiring)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Graduating in 2026? According to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers plan to hire 5.6% more graduates from the Class of 2026 than they did the year before. At the same time, entry-level remote and hybrid jobs continue to grow across industries, expanding flexible job opportunities for…
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Summer Jobs for Teens Expected to Fall. Where Can They Still Find Work?
School is almost out for teenagers across the country, and those hoping to land a summer job may have a tough time finding one. Last summer, teen hiring fell to its lowest level in nearly eight decades of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and forecasters predict it could be even lower this summer. A Challenger, Gray & Christmas report predicts…
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Americans Are Relying on Side Hustles to Pay Bills. Which Pay Best?
Whether they’re delivering food late into the night, selling handmade crafts online or creating social media content with the hopes of landing a brand deal, nearly one in three Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet as essential costs rise. Side hustles and small business creation boomed following the start of the pandemic, as inflation surged and…
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Most Employers Are Using AI for Hiring and Firing Decisions. How Reliable Is It?
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a behind-the-scenes hiring tool. It’s now shaping who gets seen, who gets filtered out, and even who stays employed. A new MyPerfectResume AI Hiring and Layoffs survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers reveals that AI is embedded across hiring and workforce decision-making. From screening resumes to…
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College Grads Expect an $80K Salary. Good Luck with That
Newly minted college graduates may have to manage their expectations about that first job. The average college student expects to earn $80,000 after graduation, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. But the actual starting salary for college graduates is closer to $56,000. The survey comes at a time when college students are spending more than ever on…
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Have Wages Kept up With Inflation? 4 Answers — and the One That Should Worry You
“Wages have kept up with inflation.” “No, they haven’t.” You’ve heard both. Both sides have data. Both sides are right — and that’s the problem. Pew Research recently ran the math four ways, using four different inflation gauges the federal government produces. The verdict on your buying power since 1999 ranges anywhere from a measly 11.5% to a respectable 22.1%…
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What’s Harder Than Landing a Job? Holding onto One You Already Have
One of the few things more stressful than looking for a job in 2026 may be trying to hold onto one, new research suggests. After a year of weak growth, the labor market has shown some signs of picking up steam. The Labor Department estimated U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs in April and 185,000 jobs in March. But month after…
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6 Income Numbers That Decide Whether You’re Lower, Middle, or Upper Class in 2026
Lots of folks think they know which class they belong to. They’re usually wrong. A 2024 Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans self-identify as middle or upper-middle class. Run the actual numbers, though, and a big chunk of that group is off — they’re either richer or poorer than they think. So here’s the truth, in dollars and cents,…
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Here’s Why 59% of Workers Blame Their Jobs for Declining Mental Health
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Data from Monster’s 2026 State of Workplace Mental Health Report shows that 59% of workers say their job negatively impacts their mental health at least monthly. Nearly half report burnout, and 70% say they feel pressure to appear “okay” at work even when they’re struggling. These findings point to a broader shift…
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