SOPRADIT / Shutterstock.com It’s great to know which jobs are projected to have skyrocketing growth, but what’s just as important — if not more so — is knowing which jobs have plummeting outlooks. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks that information exactly. And while employment is projected to increase by 3.1% across all occupations […]

Imani (52) and Michael (65) have been married for 24 years—and they’re drowning in nearly $126,000 of consumer debt despite earning over $250,000 a year.  Imani, a disciplined attorney who tracks every dollar, feels trapped by Michael’s unchecked spending on electronics and his laid-back approach to money. She dreams of travel, freedom, and a […] […]

EpicStockMedia / 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’ll be honest: When I first heard about AARP decades ago, I assumed it was just junk mail for retirees. Fast-forward to today, and […]

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Whether it’s time to start studying to improve skills or for a full-on career change — many Americans are watching employment numbers and are stuck on which path to take. Especially with the boom in fear over the role of artificial intelligence in the economy and job market. A […]

Anatoliy Karlyuk / Shutterstock.com The terms “communism,” “socialism,” “democratic socialism,” and “fascism” get thrown around constantly these days, often by people who either don’t know what they mean or don’t care. They’re used most often by people who make their living by demonizing their political opponents. Whether politicians accuse opponents of socialist agendas or social […]

Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com The traditional nine-to-five is no longer the only way people earn a living. Today, many professionals are turning to polyworking—a work arrangement where individuals hold multiple jobs or roles at once instead of relying on a single employer for income. According to Monster’s new data, 47% of workers report that they […]

Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com If you want to advance your career or break into a new field without committing to years of schooling, you might be looking for fast and perhaps even easy licenses and certifications to get. While some programs are easier than others, choosing the right certification depends on your experience, goals, and […]

Prostock-studio / 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. Imagine buying shares of SpaceX, which isn’t publicly traded, as easily as you could grab Tesla stock, which is. Or trading a slice of […]

Gumbariya / Shutterstock.com We’ve got news: Your grocery receipts are a lot more valuable in your hand than in the trash. Now, I’ll be honest … I’ve crumpled more receipts than I could ever count. I used to save them all, but my wallet could only hold so much. Once it got out of hand […]

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Congratulations — you made it to the second round of interviews for a job. Now, it’s time to step up your game and make an even stronger impression. The second interview is your chance to stand out and prove you’re the obvious choice for the job. It’s also an […]