Jobs & Work
Work-From-Home Scams Multiply: 10 Tips to Avoid Being a Victim
Jim Gold on September 16, 2015
If you’re looking for work you can do from home the opportunities are growing rapidly — but so are scams that could cost you money and worse. Here’s how to spot a dud.
Seattle Teachers Strike Puts 53,000 Students in Limbo
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Negotiations are to resume Saturday to iron out disputes over teacher pay and other issues. The city’s public schools have been closed for the first three days of the new academic year.
Why Employers Are Struggling to Fill 5.8 Million Open Jobs
Karla Bowsher on September 11, 2015
The number of job openings is at a record high, but some of these positions are likely to go unfilled for a while. Find out why.
For $900 a Month, You Can Have it All (in Missoula)
Bob Sullivan on September 11, 2015
Here’s a town that exists within a ‘sane circle,’ where earning a regular living is enough to afford regular housing and lifestyle.
Boomers, Gen Xers Say They Aren’t Fiscally Fit For Retirement
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
Health and wealth rank high among concerns in a new survey of two generations closest to retirement age.
People Ditching Home Offices for Shared Workspaces
Karla Bowsher on September 9, 2015
Renting a desk downtown might be more expensive than working from home, but that hasn’t stopped co-working spaces from gaining in popularity.
5 Jobs That May Nearly Disappear by the Next Decade
Karla Bowsher on September 9, 2015
Some occupations face bleaker futures than others, due to evolving technology and other factors. Find out which jobs are in jeopardy.
President Orders New Benefits for Federal Contract Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2015
The latest executive order mandating paid sick leave for about 300,000 employees has some small businesses grumbling.
It’s Not Just for Pro Athletes: 1 in 3 U.S. Workers Are Free Agents
Krystal Steinmetz on September 6, 2015
A rough economy may have sparked the surge in part-timers, contractors and freelancers, but most of these workers are positive about the role, survey shows.
The 10 Highest Paying Jobs You Can Land With a 2–Year Degree
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2015
A new study points to the associate’s degree programs and institutions that provide the most efficient paths to solid salaries.
U.S. Cities With the Worst Traffic Congestion
Karla Bowsher on September 2, 2015
Traffic congestion increased in the vast majority of the nation’s biggest cities from 2013 to 2014. But there is an upside to the trend.
Where Is Your Best Spot to Get a Big Job Done?
Jim Gold on September 2, 2015
For many people, too many darned distractions get in the way of doing important work during regular office hours.
Wal-Mart Boosts Workers’ Pay, Then Cuts Their Hours
Krystal Steinmetz on September 1, 2015
Cost-cutting move suggests the tension between public relations and investor relations.
Want a Raise? You’ll Fare Better in These Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on August 30, 2015
Find out where employers are increasing pay faster than the national average.
The 15 Best Jobs for Young Adults
Karla Bowsher on August 28, 2015
Young adults consistently have faced higher unemployment rates than the nation as a whole. Here are the best jobs for millennials.
12 Tips to Building a Resume That Gets You Hired
Allison Martin on August 26, 2015
In a tough job market, a resume can help you stand out. Here are a dozen ways to get and hold a hiring manager’s attention.
9 Top Time-Management Mistakes and 10 Ways to Beat Them
Jim Gold on August 26, 2015
This is the time of year many of us resolve to buckle down and be more productive. Here are some of the secrets to making it happen.
Bad Speller? It Could Cost You a Date and More
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2015
Four in five adults consider themselves to be good spellers, but they could be kidding themselves — and making costly mistakes.
Good News, Job Seekers: Chipotle Plans Massive Hiring Spree
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2015
As the job market picks up, the restaurant chain aims to lure thousands of workers with positions, pay and perks.
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.
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