The truth is that not every job out there is a good fit for you. Sometimes you need to try ten different jobs to figure out what you really want to do in life. It’s all part of the process. But quitting your job is a huge (and sometimes scary) step. And it’s tough to know […]
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Social Security is a significant source of income for many retirees, but people often misunderstand even basic concepts behind this government program. Nearly 90% of American adults say they are at least somewhat confident in their knowledge of Social Security, according to the 8th Annual Social Security Consumer Survey from the Nationwide […]
Stock-Asso / Shutterstock.com Are you preparing a resume? It’s natural to want to tell prospective employers all about yourself — but some things are better left unsaid. Remember, you have only a limited amount of space to convince someone you would be a good hire. So, avoid including anything that might offend, or cause an […]
“I think I’d go crazy from all the distractions.” That’s what many people say when they hear that the IWT staff works full time from home. Many people just don’t understand how you can focus on work, stay productive, and get work done in a house full of kids and other distractions. Truth is: They’re right. […]
Sometimes the things that are holding us back are just in our minds. How many of us have looked at a pile of papers in our living room for weeks, building up how long it would take to clean… …and then when we finally tackled it, it took 5 minutes? I know the feeling. Sigh. […]
Recently, the IWT team asked over 275,000 readers how long they’ve been thinking about starting their own business. The answers we got blew us away: Isn’t it strange that more than half of people have been THINKING about starting a business…for years? When we dug a little deeper, we started to see patterns that hold […]
Let’s be honest: people suck at goal setting. Even when we really want to do something, we have a hard time achieving it. (Need proof? Just consider that the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.) But, it’s not our fault. Nobody teaches us how to really achieve what we set out to […]
Suteren / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on SmartAsset.com. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 6 million people reported not working at all or working fewer hours in June 2021 because their employer had closed or lost business due to the coronavirus pandemic. While the record high unemployment rate […]
Learning how to write great copy can be an excellent career move. You can make a good amount of money while flexing your creative muscles and working in a flexible setting. The best part: You also don’t need any formal education. In fact, some of the most sought after and highest-paid copywriters in the world […]
Finding a job, especially your dream job, is hard. Even if you have a few ideas of what you’re interested in, how do you choose what to pursue? Do you have enough experience to even try at this point? Or, do you think it’s too late for a career change? Let me tell you, it’s […]