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10 Recession-Proof Jobs That Can Withstand a Downturn
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Americans have been worried about the economy dipping into a recession for years. While we’ve thus far been able to stave it off, in recent months, it feels more imminent than ever. As the cost of living rises and job security feels dramatically less stable, you may be considering a shift to recession-proof jobs. When a…
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30 Best Stay-at-Home Jobs for Moms and Dads
Sellwell / Shutterstock.com Balancing work and family life is tough, but there are plenty of flexible and remote jobs that allow you to make money from home as a working parent. Some of the most popular options for stay-at-home mom jobs and remote roles for dads include customer service, data entry, freelance writing, social media, tutoring, and virtual assistant jobs.…
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Does Your Retirement Math Add up?
Robert Kneschke / 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. New research from Western & Southern Financial Group reveals that 41% of unretired Americans expect a side hustle to be their primary income source in retirement. Not Social…
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40 Real Ways to Earn Money From Home
Avirut S / Shutterstock.com Wondering how to make money from home? The key is to find a career path that aligns with your skills and interests. While many companies have embraced permanent remote work, zeroing in on specific categories with work-from-home (WFH) jobs can be a great strategy for your search. By focusing on the best career fields for at-home…
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5 Steps to Apply for Social Security (and When to Do It)
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Applying for Social Security is very straightforward. In fact, applying is perhaps too easy for such an important decision. The more important and complicated question: When to apply? Let’s get started with the easy part. To apply for Social Security, just follow these five steps. Make sure you make the right decision about when to apply. This…
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How to Earn Rewards on Your Mortgage, Car Payment and Other Major Monthly Bills
Iurii Stepanov / Shutterstock.com Paying bills can be a chore but with the right strategy, some of your largest monthly expenses could actually work for you. According to MarketWatch, payments like rent, mortgage, and car loans can generate cash back, points, or miles if you’re smart about the tools you use and the fees you avoid. Your home loan is…
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Ready or Not: Social Security Changes Rolling Out in 2025
Perfect Wave / Shutterstock.com From increased payouts for government retirees to appointment-only access at local offices, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing changes that could affect millions of Americans’ budgets, according to AARP. While most media attention focuses on inflation-based increases, several other updates could put hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars in some recipients’ pockets. Source link
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9 Hot Collectibles That Could Make You Money Fast
Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.com Across the globe, the secondhand collectibles market surged in 2024 to an estimated $142.5 billion, with projections to nearly $249 billion by 2034, growing at an average 6.4% annual rate, based on data from Future Market Insights. This sizable rebound is rooted in booming interest across antiques, vintage toys, comic books, and trading cards — all fueled by…
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These Six-Figure Jobs Value Competence, Not Credentials
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com A college diploma isn’t the only ticket to a successful career. Many lucrative roles now favor hands-on skills, certifications, and real-world results. According to CNBC, these roles — often referred to as “new-collar” jobs — prioritize technical skills, certifications, and on-the-job experience over traditional degrees. Career expert Eva Chan of Resume Genius describes them as “modern…
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6 Tips for How to Follow up on a Job Application (With Examples)
LStockStudio / Shutterstock.com There’s nothing like reading a job listing and feeling like it could be the perfect fit. So, you apply…and then it’s crickets. That silence is all too common during a job search. The hiring process can stretch on for weeks, sometimes even months, and it’s not always clear when or how to follow up. That’s why knowing…
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