Considering the massive student loan debt most college graduates face, there’s increasing debate about whether a traditional four-year degree is a worthwhile investment for young adults. Still, most (69.7% in 2016, to be exact) high school graduates still choose to enroll. And college tuition and boarding aren’t the only expenses for students either, because finances […]
Career
At some point during a job hunt, you will be asked to share your current salary, or to throw out a number for what you would like to make. In many cases, talking about salary during a job interview can be a daunting task — and it could be detrimental to your long-term income prospects. […]
During my senior year in college I learned to dread the common question “So, what’s next?” Even though I graduated at a more robust economic time (2001), I still found it fairly difficult to land an entry-level position that would make the most of my degree. This year’s graduating seniors may have wondered if there […]
I worked as an analyst for a Fortune 500 company years ago. My job was basically to help banks become as profitable as possible. We used proprietary software (best of its kind, thank you) to maximize the profitability of each customer. Part of my job was to travel around the United States training bankers how […]
Be sure to read the rest of the eBay series: part 1, Picking What to Sell, part 2, Finding Inventory, and part 3, How to Drive More Business to Your Listings. Shipping is a huge factor in your eBay business. It can suck up your profits if you price shipping too low, and it can […]
This is part three of a four-part series. Read part one, Pick What to Sell, and part two, Where to Get Inventory. Have you ever listed something for sale on eBay, just to have it end at a horribly low price? Or worse, your listing gets not watchers or buyers? Here are just a few […]