Are you looking for a new job? You’re not alone. Research suggests that 51% of currently employed adults are looking for new jobs, and 47% believe they have a good chance at finding one.[1] No matter what kind of position you’re looking for, making a job switch means you make financial changes, too. Between a...
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Today’s workplace is changing, and the traditional employee-employer relationship is being transformed by contract and freelance employment. That’s a trend that is going to continue, experts say. In fact, the 2017 Freelancing in America study estimates that, by 2027, the majority of all workers will be freelancers.[1] Those looking for the best paying work from...
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Technology continues changing the automotive industry, and along with those changes come more career opportunities. Computers have become ubiquitous in our world, and today they control everything from our wireless music systems to our thermostats. They are also playing a significant role in the automotive industry. According to Forbes, electrical engineers now top the list...
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If you’re finding credit hard to get or you don’t have as much equity in your home these days, taking out a loan from your own 401(k) plan may be appealing. After all, most employers allow this, although some only allow the loans for buying your first home or paying un-reimbursed medical expenses. Your 401(k)...
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Whether you’re applying for your first job after college or you’ve been in the workforce for a few years, having a good set of questions to ask at a job interview is an important part of the process. It’ll help you get some of answeres you’re looking for in order to help determine if the...
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A plate of cookies can go a long way. “Getting to know people is a peacemaking strategy,” says Laura Jeffords, an Asheville, N.C. community mediator who is on the board of the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM). Starting off as a friendly neighbor Making friendly overtures to newcomers sets the tone for your own...
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