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Learn High-Income Skills in Just 2 Hours a Week
Did you know that in the time it takes to watch a couple of episodes of your favorite show, you could learn a skill that might boost your career and income? Many professionals are earning $100,000 or more thanks to high-inc...
How to Budget Properly During a Job Furlough
A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...
Top High-Paying Green Jobs in STEM for 2025
As the world focuses more on climate action, many jobs are changing. In 2025, “green jobs” not only offer good salaries but also let people help the planet and their communities. These jobs can be found in different...
The Hiring Surge for Jobseekers: 3 Key Trends and Strategies
As the economy signals a potential hiring boom, propelled by a soaring stock market and the possibility of interest rate cuts, jobseekers can position themselves to benefit from this uptick in employment opportu...
Deciding to Quit: A Guide to Making the Right Move and Finding Your Next Opportunity
Thinking about quitting your job but don't have another one waiting for you? It's a big step that needs careful thought. Sometimes, the reasons to leave are strong enough, and it he...
68 Jobs That Now Qualify for No Federal Tax on Tips
Key Points The IRS introduced a rule that allows certain workers in 68 job types to avoid paying federal taxes on their tips. This tax break comes from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and will let e...
Maximizing Your Career and Savings: Essential Strategies for Older Professionals
Today, more people over 65 are staying in the workforce than ever before—almost 3 million more than a decade ago. However, only 28% of Baby Boomers aged 60 to 67 have enough retirement sa...
How Side Quests at Work Improve Productivity and Employee Retention
What are “side quests” at work? A “side quest” is a term borrowed from video games, where it means a smaller mission or activity done alongside the main task. At work, a side ques...
6 Tips for Microshifters as the Trend Grows at Work
Today, the way we work is changing fast. More people, especially from Generation Z, are moving away from the traditional 9-to-5 job schedule. Instead, they are embracing “microshifting.” Microshifting means ...