These 7 Major Companies Are Laying Off Workers by the Thousands. Should You Worry About the Economy?

Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Signs of an impending economic slowdown are everywhere, and a growing number of experts are worried that a recession may be around the corner. That doesn’t mean that a contraction of the economy is a sure bet. It is worth noting that economists and pundits have been predicting a recession for […]

How Much Vacation Time Are American Workers Actually Taking?

Mariia Korneeva / Shutterstock.com The FlexJobs Work and PTO Pressure Report found that nearly one-quarter (23%) of U.S. workers didn’t take a single vacation day over the past year. The survey of 3,063 respondents, conducted in August 2025, found that even though most employees (82%) have paid time off (PTO), many avoid using it due […]

The Best New Skills to Learn to Future-Proof Your Career

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com The job market is evolving quickly, and staying competitive means knowing which new skills to learn and how to apply them in real-world settings. You might be growing in your current role, shifting to a new industry, or exploring remote jobs for the first time. In any case, upskilling is one of […]

Elon Musk Wants $1 Trillion? Here Are 9 Better Places to Put That Money

Frederic Legrand – COMEO / Shutterstock.com Elon Musk recently asked Tesla shareholders to bless a compensation plan that could climb to $1 trillion. The figure is so large it bends the mind: Earn $100,000 a year and you would need 10 million years to hit that mark. But nothing exposes the scale like matching it […]

If You’re 40+ With a Mortgage, These 10 Moves Could Save You $71,000

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. I get it. Between skyrocketing home insurance premiums, rising property taxes, and groceries that somehow cost twice what they did last year, keeping up […]

20 Companies Where Remote Work Is a Priority

Ink Drop / Shutterstock.com Over the past few years, the transition to working from home has been fast and furious for many organizations. Many companies have learned that embracing permanent remote work is the future of work. While some companies have reversed their promises with return-to-office (RTO) mandates, many other work-from-home companies haven’t abandoned their […]

11 Financial Mistakes I Made in My 40s (Cost Me $300K)

Kues / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. I’m Matt Smith. When I was 49, I looked at my bank account and had a sobering realization: Eleven financial decisions over the past […]

16 Best Overseas Jobs for Americans and 10 Companies Hiring Now

Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com All change can feel intimidating, and working abroad is no exception. Relocating to another country comes with logistics to consider, challenges to overcome, and plenty of unknowns, but it also comes with opportunity. With the right job and company, overseas jobs offer rewarding ways to grow your career, immerse yourself in […]