Archive for 'Jobs & Work'

When an Associate Degree Outpays a Bachelor’s
Feb 27, 2013 - Some people graduate with a 2-year degree into $50,000-a-year jobs. And some with 4-year degrees make $10 an hour.

How Much Is an Oscar Worth?
Feb 21, 2013 - This year's Oscar-winning movies will generate big bucks at the box office. But how much is winning an Oscar worth to individual winners? Here's how past nominees have capitalized on Hollywood's biggest award.

Wanted: People to Work in Paradise
Feb 20, 2013 - There are well-paying jobs - some that might start as hobbies - always needed in resort towns.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Feb 15, 2013 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: making a career switch, affordable ways to have fun, portfolio tips, money and marriage, and raising the minimum wage.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Feb 08, 2013 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: products you don't really need, job interview mistakes, hidden hotel fees, retail therapy myths, and Valentine's Day spending habits.

Women’s Most Common Job Hasn’t Changed in 60 Years
Feb 07, 2013 - The role is expected to grow 12 percent more by 2020.

U.S. Gained 157,000 Jobs in January
Feb 04, 2013 - Revised estimates also show hiring has been better than we thought over the past two years.

4 Ways to Make Money Advertising for Companies
Feb 04, 2013 - Looking for some extra cash? These companies will pay you to advertise for them in unusual ways.

Several States May Soon Raise Minimum Wage
Jan 31, 2013 - Almost half the country has already raised the minimum wage this year or is considering it.

How to Turn Your House Into a Profitable Vacation Rental
Jan 31, 2013 - Looking for some extra cash? Renting out your house for a night or two while you're out of town can help offset your vacation costs and bring in some extra bucks. Here's how to pull it off.

Heavy Multitasking Makes You Worse At It
Jan 25, 2013 - That's the conclusion of a new scientific study.

Man Outsourced His Own Job to China
Jan 17, 2013 - Then he spent the day getting paid to watch cat videos and surf the Internet. Until he got caught.

How Lance Armstrong Will Keep Making Money
Jan 16, 2013 - After confessing to Oprah, the cyclist has some options to keep raking in the cash.

Unemployment Fraud Scheme Revealed
Jan 16, 2013 - 21 people have charged in this $5 million plot which involved fake employers and more than 400 "employees."

Walmart Will Hire Every Vet Who Wants a Job
Jan 16, 2013 - The program begins Memorial Day, and is expected to lead to 100,000 hires.