How Do You Build Wealth? Seven Critical Steps
We are bombarded with financial advice from various corners, be it the internet, family or friends. While some tidbits may seem sound, they often lack depth and long-term vision, focusing more on immediate gains rather than comprehensive wealth building. Conventional wisdom such as paying off mortgages quickly, maxing out […] Click here to view original […]
What is a good student loan interest rate?
The offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us. That may influence which products we write about, but it does not affect what we write about them. Here’s an explanation of how we make money. Federal student loan interest rates are often a good benchmark What is […] Click here to view original […]
Don’t buy this major ‘myth’ about job-hopping, says career coach: ‘It is an archaic belief’
The one-year rule is often not explicitly written in any job contract, but many employees still follow it. The rule — that an employee should stay in a job for at least one year before they switch — has become an unspoken standard of the professional world. But career […] Click here to view original […]
Is data science a good career? Let’s find out!
Is data science a good career? Long story short, the answer is yes . We understand how career-building steps are stressful and time-consuming. In the corporate world, fast wins. So, if a simple yes has convinced you, you can go straight to learning how to become a data scientist […] Click here to view original […]
Companies start to recognize the importance of ‘out of office’ time to reduce employee burnout
Key Points A majority of U.S. workers say they don’t fully unplug from their jobs, and 17% say they stay fully connected when away from work, according to a recent survey. Fear of missing out is one reason many professionals stay plugged in or don’t take vacation time. Some […] Click here to view original […]
The Role of Debt Relief Companies in Overcoming Debt
Financial freedom is important for everyone. Yet, getting there possibly is one of the most challenging endeavors in life. In this article we explore several services provided by debt relief companies, to better understand not only their role, but other issues related to debt relief as a whole. This […] Click here to view original […]
University is expensive – how a mid-course work placement can help with costs and careers
fizkes/Shutterstock The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. University of Surrey provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. View […] Click here to view original […]
20 lessons people wish they’d known when starting their careers revealed
What would you tell yourself at the start of your career? (Picture: Getty Images) Hindsight is a wonderful thing – especially when it comes to our careers. Perhaps we can see now that we should have left that role before we burnt out , or should have pushed more […] Click here to view original […]
6 Car Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself
Image source: Getty Images Putting my inner DIYer on a leash is never easy, but often necessary. Key points These days, everything in your car is run by computers, making tackling any major repairs yourself a complicated endeavor. If modern gas-powered cars are complicated, they’re still nothing compared to […] Click here to view original […]
5 ways to prepare for a career pivot without being a manager
Ready for a career change? Here is how to build the career you want Photo: Joerg-Drescher (Shutterstock) Have you ever thought about your boss’s job and realized you don’t want it? You’re not alone— 53% of employed adults who quit a job in 2021 changed their field of work […] Click here to view original […]
