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Episode 229.  “I’m almost 50 and have nothing to show for my life”

Christine (47) and Thad (57) have been together for more than six years, but instead of building wealth, they’re buried under nearly $340,000 of debt. Christine, the self-appointed “CFO,” is exhausted from tracking every bill, while Thad avoids the details and spends freely. Their conflicting money mindsets (Christine craving stability, Thad living for the moment) […]

More Workers Push Back as Return-to-Office Mandates Intensify

YURII MASLAK / Shutterstock.com The FlexJobs 2025 State of the Workforce Report is here, and it highlights a sharp rise in employers calling people back on-site, along with an equally sharp rise in return-to-office (RTO) pushback from employees. Based on a survey of more than 3,000 U.S. professionals conducted in August 2025, the findings show […]

10 States Where Manufacturing Jobs Stand to Grow the Most

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com The United States is undergoing a manufacturing revival, driven by efforts to reshore critical industries, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand domestic employment. Yet how many jobs this resurgence will actually create remains unclear. A recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projected demand for up to 3.8 million new manufacturing […]

10 Companies With Jobs for Remote Virtual Assistants

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Virtual assistant (VA) jobs are ripe with opportunities for those looking to work from home. VA jobs come with various titles, such as virtual personal assistant, administrative assistant, executive assistant, and remote assistant, but the core of these remote jobs remains the same: delivering high-quality support from the comfort […]

Why American Workers Are ‘Coffee Badging’ Their Way Through Hybrid Jobs

Nestor Rizhniak / Shutterstock.com Coffee badging is the latest workplace trend reshaping the hybrid and remote work conversation. Defined as when employees clock in at the office in the morning, grab a coffee, socialize briefly, and then continue working remotely for the rest of the day, this practice is gaining attention across generations of workers. […]

How to File a Claim After a Jackknife Truck Accident in Florida

A jackknife truck accident can change lives in an instant. These crashes happen when the trailer swings out at an angle, creating a risk for everyone on the road. Victims often face severe injuries, expensive medical treatment, and long recovery periods.  Filing a claim after such an accident is the first step toward seeking compensation. […]

Episode 228. “I’m 30, broke, and tired of budgeting”

Kristen (30) and Josh (36) married just last year, but their honeymoon phase is buried under $40,000 of debt and a sense of being “trapped.” Kristen is meticulous, tracking every dollar and carrying deep guilt around spending—even on herself. Josh, meanwhile, shrugs off the stress with a “we’ll figure it out” attitude, though his impulse […]

The 30 Best Inclusive Companies to Work for in 2025

UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock.com Once upon a time, workplaces were built for a select few. Opportunities weren’t evenly distributed, and voices weren’t equally heard. But over the decades, a decisive shift has taken place. Today, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) companies — organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion — are leading the way in creating […]

5 Factors to Consider if You Expect to Work Past 75

PeopleImages / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. On average, men who reach 65 live another 19 years and women live another 21 years, according to the Social Security Administration. That means […]