Cineberg / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After slowing down at the beginning of the pandemic, the construction industry has bounced back, spurred on by the housing market boom. Construction employment reached 7.7 million in August, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels, and nearly matching peak construction employment in 2006. With the signing […]
Aaron Freeman / Money Talks News What if you could live in your home while someone else pays the mortgage? That’s the idea behind house hacking. House hacking refers to living in a home or multi-unit property while renting out part of it. Dedicated house hackers say it’s a great way to lay the foundation […]
Kues / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans are job hunting during their 50s, 60s and beyond. Some of these seniors are looking for a job because they love to work. Others are sending out resumes for reasons ranging from pink slips to financial need. Seniors can be attractive job candidates. Many potential employers value older workers […]
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com If you’re the type who insists on the safety of bank money market accounts and certificates of deposit, your time has finally arrived. After years of waiting, you’re earning more than a pathetic pittance on your savings. But there’s a simple way to earn even more without taking on more risk: investing […]
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Remote work is now more common than ever — a simple convenience born of a very inconvenient pandemic. While there are many more remote work opportunities than ever before, there’s much more competition for these jobs. Experience is important in an office or online. […]
DimaBerlin / Shutterstock.com American workers have spoken: They want to work from home whenever possible. Of course, some still enjoy office life. But surveys show that the majority of employees prefer to work remotely much of the time. While some companies are reluctant to embrace the work-from-home ethos, others are only too happy to let […]
Fotokostic / Shutterstock.com Are you retired — or planning to quit work soon — and looking for ways to put a little extra cash in your pocket? Your years of hard work and experience can be valuable after you retire. Now, you’re in a position to leverage those skills in a new way or to […]
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Ah, the golden years. For many, it’s a time to sit back, relax, and enjoy life. But what if you want to work a little bit during retirement too? There are many jobs for retirees that could supplement your income and enhance your overall […]
AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. In the last few years, policymakers, experts, and the public at large have paid more attention than ever to disparities faced by America’s racial and ethnic minorities. And some of the starkest gaps minorities face are in the realm of economic opportunity. White […]
Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB / Shutterstock.com It’s a strange irony that some teachers, police officers and firefighters might receive a fraction of the Social Security benefits that equivalent earners in the private sector get. After all, they work for the government. Current federal law says people whose work was not subject to Social Security taxes and who […]