Last week, I explored three of the common benefits of raising the minimum wage. While the conventional wisdom suggests these minimum wage hikes will stimulate the economy, improve entitlement programs, and reduce turnover rates for businesses, the research has shown that those benefits aren’t nearly as clear-cut as the sound bytes might lead you to […]
It’s yard sale season! Pricing yard sale items can be hard. You want to get rid of your junk — but at the same time, you want to turn a profit. After all, who wants to give up their entire weekend to make a grand total of 30 bucks? Not me. If you’re successful at […]
My very first job was working at a little mom-and-pop bagel shop in suburban Baltimore. I was 15, and I was thrilled to be earning a dollar more than the then-minimum wage of $4.25. Over that summer of 1994, I worked just over 30 hours a week making bagel sandwiches, wiping down tables, and running […]
Underemployment remains a common problem today. Even though the most recent recession has technically been over for years, many people still feel the pinch, and the labor market hasn’t really recovered — or maybe it’s changed. Many people are working as temps or freelancers, part-time instead of full-time, and/or in jobs they would’ve scorned a […]
In today’s economy, finding a good job can be tough — and experiencing career growth can be even tougher. That’s why it’s so important to build your personal brand and bring your A game every day. If you’re tired of your career remaining stagnant, here are three ways to catapult its growth: 1. Push yourself […]
My money is made from the comfort of my own home. I get to sit in my pajamas until lunchtime, and if something comes up, I can set the work aside and go do something else. Recently, my colleague Alexa wrote about the freedom she enjoys as a freelancer, and I can relate. I feel a […]
