Gemini / Google One of the few things more stressful than looking for a job in 2026 may be trying to hold onto one, new research suggests. After a year of weak growth, the labor market has shown some signs of picking up steam. The Labor Department estimated U.S. employers added 115,000 jobs in April […]
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Lightspring / Shutterstock.com “Wages have kept up with inflation.” “No, they haven’t.” You’ve heard both. Both sides have data. Both sides are right — and that’s the problem. Pew Research recently ran the math four ways, using four different inflation gauges the federal government produces. The verdict on your buying power since 1999 ranges anywhere […]
aastock / Shutterstock.com Lots of folks think they know which class they belong to. They’re usually wrong. A 2024 Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans self-identify as middle or upper-middle class. Run the actual numbers, though, and a big chunk of that group is off — they’re either richer or poorer than they think. […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Data from Monster’s 2026 State of Workplace Mental Health Report shows that 59% of workers say their job negatively impacts their mental health at least monthly. Nearly half report burnout, and 70% say they feel pressure to appear “okay” at work even when they’re struggling. These findings point to a broader shift […]
Retirement planning can feel like trying to figure out how to climb Mount Everest. The peak seems quite far, and you may doubt your ability to get there at all. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be good at math or a wealthy businessperson to have a happy future. The only things you […]
Sometimes financial stress does not arrive all at once. There is no dramatic moment. No huge crisis. Instead, life simply starts feeling heavier. Groceries cost more than expected. Bills creep up. Unexpected expenses appear at inconvenient times. Savings grow more slowly. A credit card balance lingers longer than planned. At first, it feels manageable. Then […]
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Drew and Amanda, a married couple earning around $167,000 a year with a net worth of over $800,000. On paper, they look financially successful but behind the scenes, their fixed costs are dangerously high, their savings are low, and their spending decisions […]
Gemini / Google Question: I’m feeling burned out and I’m eligible for a sabbatical at my company, but I’m hesitant to take it. Between artificial intelligence and the brutal job market, I’m worried that if I give them a glimpse of life without me, they’ll realize they don’t need me. Is it a bad move […]
Gemini / Google If you haven’t gotten much of a pay increase recently and are wondering if it’d be worthwhile to jump ship for a chance at better wages, Bank of America says to go for it if you’re young. Millennials who switched companies saw after-tax wages grow twice as fast compared to those who […]
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com According to Monster’s Application Black Box Report, 60% of U.S. job seekers say not knowing whether a human ever viewed their resume is the most frustrating part of the application process. This lack of visibility is what turns many interested applicants into frustrated job seekers, especially when there’s no clear indication that […]