Home-based businesses are becoming more and more popular. Many people who have been laid off, or are unhappy with their current careers, have been looking to branch out on their own. Working from home doesn’t have to be just a dream. With these five steps, it can become your reality. 1. Find an idea Deciding […]
To some, a credit score is a grade of how well they’ve managed their finances. Others use different factors to judge their financial achievements, such as their ability to pay for life’s necessities with cash only. They might not give two thoughts about their credit score. Unfortunately, your credit score affects much more than just […]
The Project on Student Debt at The Institute for College Access & Success just released a report indicating that, for the fifth year in a row, the average amount borrowed by college students has increased. The average debt for undergrad students in 2012 was $29,400. Even if you consider the fact that some of that […]
There’s been a flood of technological advancements in the last few decades, many of which have dramatically streamlined processes in our everyday lives. These innovations have led to more efficiency in many sectors, including business and manufacturing. As a result, some outdated systems, equipment, and job titles are quickly becoming obsolete. Businesses or even entire […]
Even though the economy is in recovery, the average length of unemployment is currently at 36.9 weeks, which is a long, slow slog for anyone searching for a job. As if the unemployed don’t have enough to worry about, there are tax implications to prolonged unemployment (not all of them bad). Here’s what you need […]
Earlier this year, my husband applied for a job in Minnesota. It looked like we might need to move — and move fast. In the end, though, his current position provided him with just enough that it wasn’t worth it for us to move halfway across the country. My husband’s current position doesn’t pay more […]
