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Ask Stacy: How Am I Supposed to Live on Social Security Alone?

Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2020

A reader just retired and is worried that her retirement income won’t be enough. She should be.

25 Best Employers for Vacation, Paid Time Off

Karla Bowsher on October 31, 2016

The highest-rated employer for vacation and paid time off is based in California. Find out how it — and others — ranks.

13 Jobs That Brought in the Biggest Raises This Year

Karla Bowsher on October 27, 2016

Tech and health care are well-represented on Glassdoor’s list, but so are jobs in other fields.

Can Ride-Sharing Provide an ‘Uber-Lyft’ to Your Income?

Marilyn Lewis on October 27, 2016

You can earn money driving for ride-share companies. But exactly how much can you make?

Think You’re Paid Unfairly? This Free Tool Can Fix That

Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2016

“Know Your Worth” provides an estimated base pay you should expect to earn in today’s job market.

25 College Majors That Pay the Most Within 5 Years

Karla Bowsher on October 19, 2016

Making $70,000 shortly after graduating college sounds nice — but there’s only one major that can get you there, according to a new analysis.

Retirees Get Tiny Social Security Bump for 2017

Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020

In other news, higher-income earners will see more of their wages subject to the Social Security tax.

32 of the Highest-Paid American Speakers

Dori Zinn on October 11, 2016

Imagine making from $20,000 to more than $1 million just to speak for an hour. Find out which politicians, authors and pundits are cashing in.

Many Americans Would Take Pay Cut to Work From Home

Krystal Steinmetz on October 10, 2016

A new study reveals that workers are willing to accept lower pay in exchange for other perks.

Ask Stacy: Do I Really Need to Wait Until Age 70 to Collect Social Security?

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

Many financial advisers, including me, often say to wait till the last possible minute to start taking Social Security. Why are we trying to keep people from having a nice life?

The Top 10 Companies for Working Moms

Krystal Steinmetz on September 27, 2016

Find out which employers offer the best benefits, and whether your employer made the grade.

Ask Stacy: How Can I Know I’ll Have Enough to Retire?

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

One online calculator tells this reader he’s on track; another tells him he needs to save half his salary from now until the day he retires. Which should he believe?

8 Sweet Gigs That Are Seasonal and Flexible

Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2016

Seasonal jobs are not limited to entry-level customer service positions. Find out if you can put your skills to work.

10 U.S. Colleges, Majors Produce the Highest-Paid Grads

Krystal Steinmetz on September 20, 2016

Look to the East Coast — and the military — if you want the best chance of earning a decent paycheck after graduating from college.

Kohl’s to Hire 69,000 Workers for Holiday Season

Karla Bowsher on September 20, 2016

Don’t delay if you’re interested in one of these positions. Discover when most are expected to be filled.

Men in Same-Sex Marriages Trounce Straight Couples in Earnings

Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2016

If all the married couples in the United States competed in a “bringing home the bacon” contest, gay men would be the runaway winners.

Robots to Take Over 6 Percent of U.S. Jobs by 2021

Krystal Steinmetz on September 14, 2016

A new report predicts that bots and other “intelligent agents” will eliminate 6 percent of American jobs in the next five years. Find out which jobs may be the first to go from human to robot.