Given the current economic situation and the vast amount of competition in the workforce, it has become critical that professionals become highly skilled in their field if they intend to advance in their careers. While many would point to traditional forms of education as a pathway to success, degrees in higher education aren’t necessarily the … [Read more…]
As our nation slowly begins to reopen businesses and other services and with an extremely uncertain future ahead of all of us, many people are struggling to figure out what to do with the money they have, how to use it most effectively, and how to plan ahead for the months to come. Will we … [Read more…]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every part of daily life, from sheltering in place to lost paychecks. While car insurance is no exception, the good news is that every major provider has pledged to help Americans in need like never before. To separate fact from fiction, we spoke with experts and analysts across the country … [Read more…]
A couple of months ago, many people were thrust into the position of having to work from home for the first time, or for the first sustained period, in their career. It can be a major change for many people, and here’s some advice for getting started with working from home. After a while, however, … [Read more…]
Looking to make some extra cash in your spare time? These freelance gigs on Fiverr are quick to start, easy to do and will put your skills to good (and profitable) use. Credit: NeonShot, PavelShynkarou, iweta0077 – Shutterstock Finding a part-time job can be tough at the best of times – not least when you’re … [Read more…]
Over the years, I’ve written about my own financial turnaround in bits and pieces, with an article here telling one piece of the story and another article over there telling another piece. Today, I thought I’d lay all of it out in one place, something of a financial and life biography that hopefully I can … [Read more…]
“Millennials already contended with graduating into one of the worst recessions in history and now, a little over ten years later, it feels like we’re getting punched in the teeth again,” says “Broke Millennial” Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together. Lowry answered our questions about how … [Read more…]
Many students have spent years planning their post-graduation path. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended not only their senior year, but the entire national economy, and high school seniors are graduating into a world no one was prepared for. “The bottom line is, the college experience this fall will be very different,” says Robert Farrington, … [Read more…]
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Free weekly credit reports!2. Bar soap versus body wash3. Alternatives to lawn and mowing4. Side gigs while at home5. Unlimited withdrawals from savings accounts?6. … [Read more…]
Personal loans provide an excellent avenue for individuals to get access to money when they need it. The first and most important decision you’ll need to make when shopping for a loan is secured vs. unsecured personal loans. The choice will depend on your financial goals, financial situation, the amount you want to borrow,and what … [Read more…]