5 Ways AI Is Changing Your Life, and 5 Ways to Profit From It

Dim-Dimich / Shutterstock.com Note: If you don’t want to read this entire article, start with the ending. Then I guarantee you’ll read the whole thing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing our daily lives in ways we may not even realize. From personal assistants on our smartphones to self-driving cars, AI is becoming an increasingly […]

15 Best Occupations for Being Self-Employed

AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. Self-employment has proven to be an increasingly popular choice for many workers. Self-employment often offers more of the qualities that workers want, like more flexibility in schedule or location, and less of the ones they don’t, like feelings of disrespect or lack of opportunity […]

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Career Dreams

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s no secret that having a positive outlook on life can make everyday work tasks more enjoyable. But when it comes to your career, negative thinking and behavior can sabotage your dream job before it even gets off the ground. If you’re constantly putting […]

15 Cities With the Most Self-Employed Workers

baranq / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Self. Prior to the pandemic, self-employment was on the decline and had been falling since 2004. When the economic shutdown occurred in the spring of 2020, nearly 22 million workers lost their jobs and the self-employment rate rose to 10.5%. The following year, workers began […]

To Whom It May Concern: What You Should Write Instead (+Tips)

“To Whom It May Concern” has traditionally been used as a formal salutation in cover letters and other business correspondences.  It’s been around for decades, so odds are that you’ve seen it in one form or another. These days it’s overused (and sometimes misused) by people all over the world.  Salutations are your first impression […]

27 States That Are Raising Their Minimum Wage in 2023

hedgehog94 / Shutterstock.com Another new year means raises in dozens of states for those who make the minimum wage. More than half of U.S. states are bumping their minimum wages higher in 2023, according to a roundup from Paycor, a company that creates human resources software. Some of these states are gradually raising their minimum […]

8 Big Companies Demanding Workers Return to the Office

New Africa / Shutterstock.com Time is running out on some employees who have become accustomed to working remotely. Although many companies have agreed to implement remote or hybrid arrangements indefinitely, other employers are pushing back by demanding that workers begin showing up to the office more often. Following are some key companies that are reviving […]

14 Steps to Becoming a Top Amazon Reviewer

Elpisterra / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When you consider making a purchase through Amazon, you expect to see an honest review from someone who has purchased the item. We look for quality reviews typified by honesty. In some cases, the reviewer has received free and discounted products for […]

How to Find High-Paying Remote Jobs

insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. […]