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 […]
science photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Depending on where you are currently in your career and experience, it can be a daunting task, but it’s not insurmountable. With careful planning and dedication to your goals, you can successfully make the switch to a STEM career.
The Federal Reserve reports that the average college graduate has around $35,000 of student loans—and those of you carrying such debt may find it an impediment to achieving your Rich Life. But the surprisingly good news is that student loans were probably an excellent financial decision. We’ll look into the reasons why in this article. […]
Sometimes it feels like a never-ending cycle. Pay for Facebook ads (or Instagram ads or sponsored tweets or YouTube ads), watch your traffic get a bump, close a few sales, repeat. Or maybe you’re working hard at creating YouTube videos and posting perfect Instagram pictures. Maybe you’re getting a ton of traffic from Pinterest. You […]
astarot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. If you think that with a million dollars in the bank you would be on easy street when it comes to retirement, think again. According to research from Natixis Investment Managers, more than 35% of millionaires say it will take a miracle to retire […]
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When you sell an investment for a profit, the Internal Revenue Service wants its cut. Capital gains are the profits you make when you sell a stock, mutual fund or other taxable asset. You’ll owe capital gains taxes if that investment […]
ImYanis / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’re new to the world of remote work, then let us be the first to say welcome! It’s hard to understate the excitement you’re likely feeling as you launch this new phase in your career. But even as you revel in the freedom […]
Golubovy / Shutterstock.com All over the U.S., workers are fighting for higher pay, increased benefits and better working conditions. According to the National Labor Relations Board, 2,072 petitions were filed to form unions in 2022, a 63% increase from the previous year and the most over the past decade, except for 2015. And governments all […]