fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Getting laid off is one of the most jarring events in your professional life. Even if you know it’s coming, it can still make you feel lost. You might hear a lot of feedback about famous people who used losing a job to launch […]
MNBB Studio / Shutterstock.com The nation is bracing for recession. The Federal Reserve continues to steadily raise its federal funds rate in an attempt to kill inflation, and some fear an economic downturn will be an unfortunate side effect of that campaign. CEOs of major companies are especially worried that the economy will contract soon. […]
Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Tired of long commutes to start your shift at the hospital? Or, maybe you know someone who works remotely and have thought, “That’s nice, but it’s just not possible for me.” It may surprise you that many jobs can be done remotely, including nursing […]
FS11 / Shutterstock.com Believe it or not, many people don’t have enough income after tax deductions to owe federal income taxes. The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 roughly doubled the standard deduction amounts, not to mention that those amounts increase regularly to account for inflation, and taxpayers who make less than their standard […]
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. What are the latest hiring trends — which will be applicable for the long-term — that today’s job seekers need to keep on their radar screen? FlexJobs tapped a panel of workplace and remote work experts for their insights. Their top five hiring […]
BalanceFormCreative / 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 […]
goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. Active investing and passive investing are two contrasting approaches to making your money work for you in today’s market. Both philosophies use the S&P 500 as a benchmark to gauge the success of their performance, however active investing will typically aim to outperform the benchmark, […]
Fida Olga / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. Risk is unavoidable in any new business, but entrepreneurs in certain industries can expect greater likelihood of survival early on. Real estate and rental and leasing businesses have the highest first-year survival rates at 88.4%. Other industries that rank highly for survival rates […]
Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you preparing for a job interview and wondering what the hiring manager will ask you? One common question is, “What are your career goals?” This can be a difficult question to answer, especially if you’re not sure what you want to do […]
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you interested in starting a freelance business? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to make extra income or a seasoned professional seeking more flexibility and freedom, freelancing can be a great way to earn money and work […]