Money
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20 Transferable Skills to Put on Your Resume — and How to Do It
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Whether you are a high school or college student, a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or looking to make a career change, understanding and developing transferable skills is essential in today’s evolving and competitive job market. Most companies require specific technical skills to perform the job’s functions, such as medical imaging software for jobs…
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5 Reasons Rich People Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Too
GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com You might assume someone earning $100,000 a year could never be living paycheck to paycheck. But it can happen to anyone. In fact, by one measure, some 40% of Americans who make that much do. That doesn’t mean they’re close to starving, of course — just that they are as reliant as anybody else on regular cash…
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20 Tips to Find a Job After Graduation
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Congratulations! You’ve got a shiny new degree. Now, it’s time to put that degree to work. It’s both thrilling and intimidating to leave behind your college years and jump into the world of resumes, networking, and interviewing, but you can land a job you love by utilizing some key job search strategies. If you’re ready to take…
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15 Ways to Get Job Experience for Your Resume
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com A common misconception about work experience is that for it to “count,” it has to be formal work experience. But many first-time job seekers and those returning to work after a long break don’t have recent — if any — paid work experience. And since many job postings state that you must have experience, you might hesitate…
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What Does the Ban on Noncompete Clauses Mean for Workers?
Davide Zanin Photography / Shutterstock.com On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a ban on noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers. The ban, which is likely to face legal challenges, prevents employers from putting noncompete clauses into new employment agreements. Most existing noncompetes also go away. But what is a noncompete clause, and how does this FTC decision…
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15 Morning Jobs You Can Do From Home — and 10 Companies Hiring
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com A remote morning job could be your ideal fit if you prefer to work in the early hours of the day. The world of flexible work has grown beyond traditional 9-to-5 schedules, and flexible work options are available to fit every scheduling need, whether that’s afternoon work hours, condensed four-day workweeks, overnight jobs, or weekend jobs.…
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10 Groups Who Face Higher Taxes Under Biden’s Budget
archna nautiyal / Shutterstock.com The White House has released President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. It includes a number of tax hikes for people and companies in various demographics, including scenarios that would reverse past tax cuts or take away existing tax breaks. It’s important to note only Congress can pass a budget, and proposals like this…
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15 Jobs That Help People and How to Find One
UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock.com When you’re passionate about advocating for others, it’s natural to explore jobs that make a difference. Thanks to shifting job trends, many opportunities exist to build a meaningful career that offers the work-life balance you want. From healthcare to life coach jobs, there is ample opportunity to find jobs that help people and pay well. You can…
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3 Ways Supplemental Security Income Is Changing in 2024
De Visu / Shutterstock.com More low-income seniors, along with people who have disabilities, may become eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) this fall. The federal government recently announced changes to SSI regulations that will take effect Sept. 30. Those changes are expected to result in more people qualifying for benefits, and in some cases bigger benefits, while also reducing the…
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16 Jobs That Include Free Housing
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com There’s a whole category of job opportunities that often gets overlooked: jobs that provide housing — for free. They include many entry-level jobs and seasonal jobs, and they run the gamut of industries and careers. What they have in common is a significant way to save money by letting you live where you work. That might be…
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