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What Are The Best Ways To Manage Money After Job Loss?

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In some ways, it’s our greatest fear. Losing a job means losing financial security, the ability to pay bills, maybe even your home. Your job may currently feel stable and your career field always hiring. But a job loss can come without warning, seemingly out of nowhere. The Wall Street Journal previously reported low rates […]

Should We Be Discussing Money Troubles With Others?

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In our culture, talking about money – especially money troubles – can be uncomfortable. Money feels like a very personal topic. And, like discussing politics and religion, it’s a topic laden with the potential for judgment and scrutiny. Telling others our income or how much we save can come across as egotistical. And sharing our […]

Is Joining A Coworking Space Worth The Expense?

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If you work remotely or have a home-based business, you may question whether working from home affects your productivity. While you thought it would be great to work in sweat pants and prep for dinner during a quick work break, maybe even throw in some laundry between client calls, you’re realizing it isn’t easy to […]

What Is Job Burnout And What Should I Do If I Have It?

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You might spend tons of money and years in college preparing for a career. You may start a job out of high school, and work your way up to management. Or instead, you’ve taken an entrepreneurial route dedicating incredible amounts of time, energy, and money building a business. Few could question how hard you work […]

Know Your Worth, Get Your Worth: Salary Negotiation For Women [Book Review]

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While it’s disheartening to read women still earn $.80 in the workplace for each $1 earned by a man, women are not powerless to change their own earning situation. Olivia Jaras, who wrote Know Your Worth, Get Your Worth: Salary Negotiation For Women is a salary negotiation expert whose passion is helping women receive fair […]

How Can I Plan For A Successful Career Change?

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Figuring out how you want to earn a living can be tricky whether you’re just starting professionally or you’re trying to pivot to a new vocation. There are so many potential directions to go in, each with their own set of pros and cons, and each with their individual requirements for entry. Your career will […]

I Love Part-Time Work But How Do I Plan For Retirement?

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Work. Even though we know we have to work until we are financially independent, many of us have a love-hate relationship with it. We love the money we earn, but we aren’t always thrilled with our jobs or how much of our lives revolve around work. The description of a “traditional” career has changed over […]

What Is The Best Advice For Returning To The Workforce?

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Considering returning to work after some time away but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Here you’ll find great advice for anyone returning to the workforce. You’ll also find the best specific returning to work tips for stay-at-home moms and dads, older adults, and those reentering the workforce after a layoff, termination, […]

What Is The Best Way To Handle A Difficult Colleague at Work?

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You landed your dream job but it’s turned into a nightmare because of a difficult colleague in the office. You’ve been a happy employee for years and a new hire is now causing you more stress than you deserve. Maybe you’re re-thinking your whole career after taking time off because of a situation with a […]

How Do I Use My 401(k) Savings Plan To Make More Money?

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Please note: This article assumes that you have access to an employer-sponsored 401k savings plan.  It will not go into retirement plans for the self-employed.  For more information on that, please click here. Whether you’ve just started a new job or you’ve been with the same company for years, it’s critical for you to understand […]

Is A Work Sabbatical Right For You?

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According to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, a work sabbatical could be the best thing for you, your career and possibly your current company. But what exactly is a work sabbatical? Quite simply, it’s an extended period away from your career. The desired, and research-backed outcome is that you’ll return to work refreshed and inspired. […]

Is Work-Life Balance Making Your Credit Card Debt Worse?

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Work-life balance is not a new concept; everyone feels the pull between home and work. In a never-ending quest for the perfect work-life balance, however, we end up hurting ourselves. Let’s look at this issue through the lens of another, seemingly unrelated issue: scarcity mindset. When we look at the quest for balance in this […]

Contract or Part-Time Work? The Smarter Way To Make More Money

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So you’ve been bitten by the side hustle bug and are considering contract or part-time work. You’re not alone. Experts estimate nearly 44 million Americans have a side hustle and nearly half of all millennials side hustle. But when it comes to secondary streams of income, not all jobs are the same. Some people might […]

How Much Is My Employee Benefits Package Worth?

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You just got the call you’ve been waiting for, and they offered you the job! Before you rush to accept, it’s important to make sure you know what you agree to. You may have discussed the salary in the interview but do you understand the value of the employee benefits package coming with the position? […]

How Should I Negotiate My Next Raise Or Starting Salary?

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Do you find it difficult to negotiate a raise? Why do women have such a hard time asking for more money in job situations? A survey conducted by Glassdoor found 68 percent of women accept the salary they are offered and do not negotiate. We can do better. Know Your Worth Before Starting Negotiations Just […]

Is A Finance Degree The Sure-Fire Way To Earn Money?

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According to the  Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial operations jobs are expected to grow approximately 10 percent from 2016 to 2026. A rate faster than the average for all occupations. Great news for those considering a finance degree! What’s even better? These degrees help prepare you for a wide variety of career options. Which […]

I Hate My 9-5 Should I Quit To Freelance? [Yes & No]

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So, you’ve been reading a lot of blog posts about freelancers who are killing it, living the high life by being their own boss. That sounds mighty good, seeing how you hate your job, right? Before you type up your resignation letter, it may be wise to consider the pros and cons of your 9-to-5 job, […]