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4 Ways Older Workers Are Phasing Into Retirement (or Want to)
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Many older workers are ready to slow down but don’t want to retire completely. For such folks, a phased retirement could be the ideal compromise. Rather than stopping work altogether, a phased retirement allows you to gradually start working less or to slowly give up some job responsibilities. This can help improve your work-life balance while still…
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Social Security and Working: Everything You Need to Know
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Social Security and working: Believe it or not, the two are more or less completely compatible with each other. You can absolutely get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, following are a few things that you do need to know. Source link
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How to Be a Substitute Teacher — and How Much You Could Make
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com If there’s one job that consistently needs people, it’s substitute teaching. All you have to do is open up a tab in your browser and type in “jobs near me,” and you’ll start to see ads offering flexible hours and “no experience necessary” to help fill the gaps in your local school system. Teacher shortages play…
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15 High-Paying Jobs That Only Require an Associate Degree
Solis Images / Shutterstock.com Let’s face it — four years of college isn’t for everyone. Some people would rather learn a specific skill, rather than spend two years on general core classes. And most students dread the thought of at least four years of student loan debt. If that’s you, and you’re on the fence about a four-year degree, you…
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10 Great Jobs for After Your Kids Have Gone Back to School
Zivica Kerkez / Shutterstock.com For many parents, the end of summer means the opportunity to head back to work. But with the kids heading back to school, finding a balance between work and family can still be challenging. However, several scheduling options can meet your needs if you’re not interested in a full-time, in-person job. Many parents report that remote…
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Millennials Are Suddenly Loaded: Here’s How They Did It
GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com Older folks have pilloried millennials as the ultimate generation of slackers, but it appears that the younger set is having the last laugh. Seemingly out of nowhere, millennials have risen to a level of financial security that in some ways eclipses what their baby boomer and Generation X forebears accomplished, according to a recent report in The…
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200+ Hobbies and Interests to List on Your Resume
India Picture / Shutterstock.com When it comes to resume advice, there are a lot of do’s and don’ts to consider. Among them, you may have heard that hobbies and personal interests have no place on your resume. But that’s not always true. In fact, including role-relevant hobbies on your resume can add value to it by helping you highlight your…
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3 Vintage Valuables That Might Be Hiding in Your Home (Including Halloween Decor)
Olga V Kulakova / Shutterstock.com With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t, and the things they want to toss are often hot collectibles. Here’s why: Many of us get our idea…
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8 Tips for Thank-You Emails After Job Interviews
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com If you’ve made it to the interview, you’re up against four or five other candidates. It’s safe to assume their qualifications are similar to yours. You’ll need extra gear to outperform them. A well-written interview thank-you email could be that very gear. Most candidates don’t send thank-you emails after interviews. Or they send out thank-you notes that…
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The Job-Ghosting Dilemma: Report Reveals Modern Hiring Practices
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Have you ever interviewed for a job and followed up with the hiring manager by sending a thoughtful thank-you note, only to receive no response? Unfortunately, it’s likely that the employer has ghosted you. Getting ghosted by employers can be disheartening, but it’s important to harness positive thinking and carry on with your job search. The reasons…
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