Career and life planning resources for college students, recent grads, and career-changers.
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…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent decision on overtime pay extends to 1.3 million U.S. workers. Previously workers were automatically entitled to overtime pay only if they earned $23,660 or less a year, says Employco USA president and compensation expert Rob Wilson. But, starting on Jan. 1, 2020, that salary ceiling will be raised…
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels I recently was presented with an opportunity to make money on a “sponsored” post. However, the company did not want me to disclose the sponsorship. If you are a blogger or content creator online, you know that FTC guidelines dictate that sponsorships must be clearly disclosed. This company pressured me to compromise. …
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels Job seekers often take considerable time to research jobs and the companies while taking very little time to evaluate the bosses they’d be working for. But it’s important to be intentional about the people you choose as your bosses. Choosing the right (or wrong) boss can have a lasting impact on your…
Photo by Tembela Bohle from Pexels If you use social media, you’ve likely encountered someone selling multi-level marketing products. It may be an old friend from high school that suddenly reaches out to you after years of no contact. Or you might notice that your feed includes a lot of people promoting these companies. So what is…