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Why a Job Loss Still Feels Like a Dirty Secret, According to Workers
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Layoffs are being discussed everywhere from headlines and LinkedIn feeds to group chats. Yet when it comes time to update a resume, many workers still feel they need to keep quiet. According to Monster’s Layoff Stigma Study, based on responses from more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, one in three workers (33%)…
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5 Things to Do With Your Windfall
Getting a tax refund always feels like finding a crisp $100 bill in an old winter coat. But this year, that coat is holding a lot more cash. According to recent data from the IRS, the average tax refund is sitting at $3,804. That’s up 10.2% — or about $351 — from the same time last year. Why the sudden…
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The New Rules of Work — and Why Professionals Are Rethinking Their Careers
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. The workplace is being shaped by changing attitudes, evolving priorities, and new cultural flashpoints. From the “Gen Z workplace stare” debate to conversations about going from white-collar to blue-collar in search of better pay, the findings reveal just how much employee expectations are evolving. The FlexJobs Workforce Pulse Report, which polled 3,063…
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Retirement Is No Longer a Fixed Milestone for Older Americans, Survey Shows
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LiveCareer. Retirement is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as economic pressures reshape expectations for later life. The Retirement Reality Check Report from LiveCareer, based on a survey of 878 U.S. workers aged 50 and older, highlights how rising costs and financial volatility are altering how people prepare for life after full-time work and…
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10 Lucky Finds That Paid Off Big
Most times wealth comes from decades of saving and investing, but on exceedingly rare occasions, incredible value hides in plain sight, masquerading as a piece of junk, a forgotten yard sale trinket or a strangely heavy rock. You do not always need a winning ticket to strike gold, though you do need an extraordinary alignment of circumstances. From dusty yard…
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How Often Can You Change Jobs for More Money? The Rules of ‘Job-Hopping.’
You’ve been in your job for a few years now, and your salary hasn’t budged. Your thoughts turn to the want ads. Changing jobs for a higher income is a time-honored tradition. Switch jobs too many times, however, and you risk being labeled a job-hopper. With that red flag in mind, we posed a question to several career experts: How…
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4 Steps for Turning Your Overseas Property Into a Reliable Source of Passive Profits
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Buying property to rent out for profit can be easy money. You identify the right market, invest in a piece of property, and set it up to receive renters and rake in income. This is one way to unlock a wealthy lifestyle … and if you organize it the…
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The Best Policy for Writing a Resume in 2026 (13% of Candidates Don’t Do This)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If you’ve ever wondered how closely employers actually check resumes, you’re not alone. Recent Monster research shows many job seekers believe verification is inconsistent and that belief is shaping how people present themselves in today’s hiring market. According to Monster’s Credibility Gap Report, a national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. job…
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5 Unlikely Inventions That Made Millions for Savvy Americans
Generating meaningful supplemental income does not always require a high-tech lab, an advanced degree, or a massive upfront investment. Many successful American inventors built profitable businesses by solving minor annoyances or simply creating a product that captured the public’s imagination. They took ordinary materials, applied a twist of creativity, and turned small initial bets into real income. 1. Pet rocks…
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Why Younger Generations Are Breaking the Taboo
In days gone by, asking a friend about their salary or a colleague about their political stance was once a social death wish. But for the younger generation, keeping these secrets is no longer viewed as a mark of sophistication. Instead, they see silence as a strategic disadvantage in a world that feels increasingly tilted against them. The end of…
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