Johnson / Money Talks News If you have ever mailed a package back to Amazon only to watch your refund vanish into a digital black hole, you are finally getting some backup. Amazon has agreed to a massive settlement valued at over $1 billion to resolve claims that it shortchanged customers on returns. While the […]
Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Working retail can be synonymous with minimum wage — and unpleasant working conditions to boot. The federal minimum wage currently sits at $7.25, meaning the state you live in is not required to pay you more than that. However, many states have a minimum wage of $15 or more per hour. […]
Twinsterphoto / Shutterstock.com The latest research on artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs isn’t great news for millions of American women. According to a recent report from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI, workers in clerical and administrative positions face some of the highest risk of AI disruption. And of the […]
AshTproductions / Shutterstock.com The Fight for Flexibility report from LiveCareer explores the current state of workplace autonomy and reveals how pandemic-era flexibility is becoming increasingly fragile. While employees continue to push back against rigid schedules, expanding workloads, and narrowing remote options, the data reveals a workforce under strain, marked by anxiety about taking earned time […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Advancing in your career isn’t just about having the right technical skills; it’s also about how effectively you work with others. This is where soft skills come into play — those essential personal traits that help you navigate the complexities of any job, from communicating clearly to adapting to change. And we’re […]
Johnson / Money Talks News 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. Let’s get one thing straight at the outset: “Passive income” is usually a lie. At least, the way it is sold on […]
photobyphotoboy / Shutterstock.com In 2026, resumes are doing more work than ever and receiving less confidence in return. As hiring grows more automated, competitive, and opaque, job seekers are reshaping how they present themselves on paper. Resumes are getting longer, customization is happening faster, and anxiety about applicant tracking systems (ATS) is growing. Yet despite […]
Johnson / Money Talks News If you wait past your full retirement age to claim Social Security and maximize your monthly payout, you’ll be presented (either in the office or online) with a tempting option when you finally do claim: Would you like a retroactive lump sum payment? It sounds like a signing bonus. Depending […]
Minerva Studio / 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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies jobs as unskilled if they do not require a college degree to start. In reality, these […]
Geobor / Shutterstock.com Pull any bill out of your wallet. See the dark green numbers on the top-left and top-right corners? Those are serial numbers, and some are more rare than others. If you happen to have paper money with a unique or interesting serial number, it may be worth much more than face value. […]