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The 10 Highest-Paid American Athletes of All Time

Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com Not every professional athlete is rich. In fact, the median pay for athletes and sports competitors in 2021 was $77,300, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But some athletes are making bank. In fact, the highest paid athletes of all time can count their earnings in the billions. Sports […]

How to Become a Computer Programmer or Developer

PR Image Factory / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’re considering a career in programming or development, it’s a great choice! These are two of the most in-demand professions across nearly all industries, as companies increasingly rely on software to get work done. From finance and health care to manufacturing […]

19 Companies Laying Off Thousands of Workers

Hryshchyshen Serhii / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans remain uneasy about the future of the economy. Troubles in the banking industry are just the latest sign that an economic downturn could be just over the horizon. CEOs of major companies are especially worried that the economy will contract soon. Last October, 86% of chief executives polled […]

You’re Probably Underestimating How Much You’ll Make in Retirement

Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Older adults today face a host of challenges when it comes to financing their retirements — and now, new data suggests some miscalculate how much money they’ll receive from Social Security. A paper authored by researchers at the American Enterprise Institute and George Mason University found that a significant number of […]