If you’re on the lookout for a new job that pays well, your timing could not be better. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures, the job market is bouncing back — there were 11 million job openings across the country in late 2021 — and all indications point to a rise in […]
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John Wollwerth / Shutterstock.com Almost everyone complains about their job on occasion. But if you’re a logger, miner or truck driver, you might have greater concerns than most. These are among the most dangerous jobs in America, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest annual report on fatal occupational injuries, which reflects data […]
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in early 2020, the economy quickly shut down and millions of jobs were lost. Two years later, the U.S. has recovered many of those lost positions. But to date, just four states have seen jobs return to pre-pandemic levels, according to a Wall Street Journal […]
RomarioIen / Shutterstock.com Which jobs are the most dangerous — without being fatal? If you’re contemplating a career, or even just a part-time job, one thing to consider is an occupation’s rate of injury and illness. Money Talks News analyzed the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is for 2020, to […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. It’s always fun to get new stuff, and even better if you can get what you need for free or at bargain-basement prices. Personally, I also like getting rid of stuff I no longer need. I find I’m more productive […]
Valentin Creciun / Shutterstock.com If you have a side hustle in 2022, you might have a higher bill than you expect when filing your tax return next year. A new federal requirement that took effect this year requires companies that offer platforms for selling goods and services — such as Etsy and Airbnb — to […]
wutzkohphoto / Shutterstock.com It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already […]
G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Are you worth more than you’re paid? If so, have you asked for a raise? The “Great Resignation” of 2021 — when an estimated 1 in 4 Americans quit a job — could work to your favor. Companies are being forced […]
Likoper / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans spent the pandemic working from home for the first time in their lives. And many of them fell head over heels in love with the experience. If you want to work from home, you have plenty of choices. A growing number of companies now offer this option. However, up […]
Key Takeaways “Never dine out” is the most toxic piece of financial advice, followed by “credit cards are bad” and “renting a home is a waste of money” in second and third place, respectively. “Save a percentage of every paycheck” is the most helpful piece of financial advice, followed by “diversify your investments” and “save […]