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I’m a CPA: 7 Tax Breaks Seniors Forget to Claim
pathdoc / Shutterstock.com You spent decades working, saving, and paying your dues. Now that you’re in or near retirement, the last thing you want to do is tip the IRS hundreds more than you owe. Yet, millions of older Americans do exactly that every year. They miss out on thousands of dollars in savings simply because the tax code is…
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Why Gen Z Is Facing a Growing Unemployment Crisis
Ollyy / Shutterstock.com For decades, recent graduates relied on entry-level roles as a critical bridge from education to the workforce. But new research shows that this bridge is collapsing, and young, college-educated workers are paying the price. A new analysis from the Burning Glass Institute reveals a structural shift in hiring: Entry-level knowledge-work roles are vanishing, especially in fields heavily…
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Layoff and Automation Fears Are Front and Center for Workers in 2026
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com After a year of wage stagnation, hiring slowdowns, and continued shifts in workplace norms, many employees are entering 2026 with tempered expectations. Zety’s 2026 Job Predictions Report reveals how workers view the job market, hiring trends, and their own career stability heading into the new year. The data shows that 2 in 3 workers (65%) believe the…
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7 Side Hustles That Are Actually Worth the Time — and 3 That Are Not
VAKS-Stock Agency / Shutterstock.com The internet is flooded with promises of easy money, but if you have ever tried to fill out online surveys for pennies or navigate the complexities of drop-shipping, you know the reality often falls short of the hype. You don’t need a “get-rich-quick” scheme; you need a legitimate way to trade your skills and time for…
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5 Reasons You’re Nervous About a New Job, and Tips for Facing Your Fears
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Nervous about a new job? That’s OK. For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume. But change can also be intimidating. If you’re scared of a new job, you’re not alone. New-job anxiety is common but conquerable. Certain parts of…
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10 Items Retirees Regret Keeping Too Long: How Many Do You Have?
InnaFelker / Shutterstock.com We all hold onto things thinking, “The kids might want this someday,” or “This will be worth a fortune.” But tastes change, and the “heirlooms” of the past are fast becoming the donation pile of the future. The hard truth is that the market for traditional household goods is shrinking. As millennials and Gen Z opt for…
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A Simple Social Security Rule That Could Add $800 to Your Monthly Checks
Sean Locke Photography / Shutterstock.com You might assume that when you file for Social Security, the government automatically gives you the biggest check possible. That’s a dangerous assumption. For millions of married couples, relying solely on their own work record could mean missing out on substantial income. There is a specific provision — often called the “spousal benefit” — that…
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Partial Retirement Is the New Normal: 12 Jobs That Pay Well for 10 Hours a Week
GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. For generations, the standard retirement model was an all-or-nothing proposition. You worked 60 hours one week, enjoyed your retirement party, and worked zero hours the week after. However, that…
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How Broken Confidence Has Defined the Workplace
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com The Trust Deficit Report, a new end-of-year analysis from LiveCareer, highlights a profound breakdown in workplace confidence in 2025. Issues such as job searches affected by ghost jobs, biased performance reviews, and strained relationships with managers and colleagues contributed to a loss of trust at nearly every level of the modern workplace. The job search process became…
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Why Borrowing for a Car Might Actually Be Smart Now
ZoranOrcik / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. For the last 40 years, the golden rule of car buying was simple: “Pay cash if you can.” Interest on car loans hasn’t been tax-deductible since the Reagan administration,…
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