Jobs & Work
5 REAL Tips for Working from Home
Michael Koretzky on April 29, 2011
During this stubborn recession, more and more folks are being forced to work at home, and more and more websites are doling out ridiculous advice about how to do it. I’ve been working from home for 13 years – here are 5 important things I’ve never seen online.
Under Fire: Mixing Credit Reports With Hiring Decisions
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 21, 2010
Employers are increasingly turning to credit scores to help screen applicants who may be unreliable or a risk of theft. But many states are questioning using credit scores to judge someone’s job qualifications.
4 Ways You Might Fall into a Seasonal Job
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 23, 2010
As the weather cools, temporary jobs start heating up. Here are 4 potential employers that might put some holiday cash in your pocket.
10 Tips for Working for Yourself – Without Working Yourself to Death
Michael Koretzky on November 7, 2012
As full-time jobs disappear in this recession, everyone’s talking about freelancing as the future. Thinking freelance? Here are 10 tips on how to do it right.
Three Ways to Help Close the Financial Gender Gap
Michael Koretzky on March 11, 2011
This summer was both hot and revealing – especially about women and their money. Here are the latest dollar figures that separate the sexes, and what women can do about it.
5 Things to Consider Before Moving
B.T. Ballenger on September 2, 2010
Almost half of American workers say they’d move if they could have the same job in a different city – even if they weren’t paid a penny more.
Canine Cash: 5 Ways to Make Money With 4-Legged Friends
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 30, 2010
A pet project can fetch extra cash, or even lead you to a new career. Just ask dog walkers, pooper scoopers, and pet groomers – some make six figures.
Internships Aren’t Just for the Young
Michael Koretzky on August 23, 2010
Unemployed older workers can’t find jobs, so they’re applying for internships and competing with college students.
Want a High-Paying Job with Great Benefits? You Need Uncle Sam
Michael Koretzky on August 13, 2010
Federal workers not only receive better benefits than private employees, they’re now paid better, too.
Half of Baby Boomers May Not Have Enough For Retirement
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 14, 2010
According to a recently-released study, many of those facing retirement haven’t set enough aside to keep their golden years golden.
2010 Grads Seeing Lower Salaries
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
While the cost of college increases annually, the payoff for many disciplines is shrinking as salary offers fall.
The 1960s Revisited: Guns vs. Butter Debate
Donna Gehrke-White on July 9, 2010
U.S. Legislators grapple with controlling the budget while waging two expensive wars. Result: The Senate cannot agree to pass extended unemployment benefits to help the long-term unemployed.
Don’t Let Your Employer Decide How to Invest Your Retirement Plan
Brian O'Connell on June 14, 2010
Just because your employer automatically enrolled you in their retirement plan doesn’t mean you leave amounts and investments up to them as well.
5 Jobs in Demand That Pay Well and Don’t Require a College Degree
Donna Gehrke-White on July 31, 2011
Five jobs in demand that don’t require a four-year degree and promise bigger paychecks than some jobs requiring a college education.
Uncle Sam will Give You $6,000 to Learn a New Trade
Donna Gehrke-White on August 27, 2010
A federal grant program helps displaced workers train for new, in-demand careers with up to $6,000.
The 5 Best Companies for Customer Service
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 17, 2010
Whether you own a business or work at one, customer service is crucial for success. The best in customer service and what we can all learn.
Five Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
Jim Robinson on April 25, 2010
Turning a hobby into a business that can support you and your family may not be the easiest thing you’ll ever do, but it could be the most rewarding. Here are five steps that often separate those who succeed from those who don’t.
Shopping Health Insurance, Post Reform
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 2, 2010
Health care reform has made learning to shop insurance more important than ever. Whether you get it from work or on your own, you need to understand how it works and what controls the price. Here’s the short course.
Swapping Favors in a Time Bank
Dan Schointuch on December 19, 2011
Earning “time dollars”, and keeping them in a time bank, just might change the way you think about doing favors for friends.
Federal Unemployment, Cobra Subsidy in Danger of Expiring
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
More than a million people are in danger of losing extended federal unemployment assistance within the week. Whether you’re one of them or not, here’s some advice on what to do when your unemployment runs out.
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