Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Millennial women have made great strides in the workforce. They earn more college degrees than men and have achieved record high levels of participation in the labor force. And when it comes to income, women age 25-34 have continued to narrow the gender pay gap. Young women’s median income has increased by…
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Study: Why Working Seniors are Delaying Retirement
A recent study by Provision Living shows the top reasons why working seniors are delaying retirement. According to the Social Security Administration, the current age to receive full benefits is 66 years old. But many seniors are working rather than enjoying retirement. A previous study by Provision Living listed the cities with the most working…
10 Financial Basics for College Students and Recent Grads
Money is a great source of stress for many people, particularly those just starting out. How can you afford to save for emergencies or retirement on an entry-level salary? How do you go about building credit without going into debt? And what about the intimidating world of investing? If you want to create a…
5 Must-Read Personal Finance Books for Young Adults
It’s never too early to start saving for retirement and emergencies, investing, and learning to budget. Young adults are at an advantage because they have time on their side. The earlier you start saving, the better, thanks to the time value of money. If you’re overwhelmed by all the financial advice out there and don’t…
Study: Jobs Where You’re Most (and Least) Likely to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels A recent study conducted by GoBankingRates listed the occupations where workers were most and least likely to live paycheck to paycheck. Although money should not be the only concern when choosing a career, it should be a factor to consider. Living paycheck to paycheck can make it hard to save for emergencies….