fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You’ve made it through the interview process and have just received an offer. This is the moment you have been working toward throughout your entire job search. But the offer may not be what you thought, or maybe you are having second thoughts. Even […]
Kues / Shutterstock.com About 60% of middle-income families expect a tax refund this year, according to a new survey. But how will they spend that windfall? Recently, financial services firm Primerica asked middle-income families in the U.S. about their finances. During the process, Primerica learned how the nearly 1,500 adults surveyed expect to spend their […]
G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you done your research and decided that remote work is the perfect opportunity for you? You may be looking to spend more time with your family, juggle a side hustle, or shift your time from a commute to more enjoyable tasks. Whatever […]
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com The total amount of money flowing into American wallets from federal tax refunds is down sharply in 2023, according to the latest figures from the IRS. So far in 2023, federal tax refunds amount to about $183 billion, a 10.4% decrease from the $204 billion refunded at the same point last year. […]
Julia Zavalishina / Shutterstock.com Here is some startling news for anyone over 50: Many companies will fall all over themselves to hire you. Dismayed by what they view as a shoddy work ethic among younger folks, companies increasingly view older people as harder-working, more dependable employees, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. As […]
SG SHOT / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you let your schedule run you instead of the other way around, you’re going to stifle your personal and professional life in profound ways. The stress of always trying to put out fires instead of proactively managing your tasks will carry over […]
WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Looking for a way to generate extra cash? Consider selling some of your old clothes. More than half of consumers — 52% — shopped for secondhand apparel last year, according to the 2023 Resale Report from ThredUp, an online secondhand clothing store. Of all apparel sold in the past 12 months, […]
Mangostar / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. There are many reasons why you might be exploring your flexible career options. Perhaps your neighbor works remotely and you envy their morning coffee on the porch as you head out for your daily commute. Maybe your home life has changed, and you’re now […]
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Amid a tight labor market, many employers continue to look for ways to counter staffing shortages and lure potential hires back into the workforce. While some use creative benefits or work-from-home options as hiring draws, others hope to attract employees quickly with […]
There are close to 600 million people today who classify as an entrepreneur. This is a type of business where you’re responsible for keeping your own records and handling your business finances. If you use a vehicle to get around at any point in your line of work, you are eligible for being partially reimbursed. […]