Atlantis Images / Shutterstock.com Are you preparing a resume? It’s natural to want to tell prospective employers all about yourself — but some things are better left unsaid. Remember, you have only a limited amount of space to convince someone you would be a good hire. So, avoid including anything that might offend or cause … Read more

Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more

When it comes to investing in stocks, most of us think about millionaires making a ton of profit by purchasing thousands of shares. While most high-net-worth individuals typically have large investments in the stock market, profiting from stocks isn’t just a billionaire’s game. In fact, there are ways you can invest with both little experience … Read more

Life is full of unexpected expenses, no matter how well we prepare. Having access to funds in an emergency can help bring your stress levels way down. That’s where a cash advance comes in. At the same time, most cash advances come with hefty fees and strict repayment terms. If you do have to take … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Workers are in high demand these days. U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, only a slight drop from October’s number of 284,000. And while unemployment stayed unchanged at 3.7%, wages are 5.1% higher than a year ago, The New York Times reports. Not every worker can have their choice of prestige … Read more

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NewSaetiew / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It’s a bit of a fallacy that remote jobs don’t pay well. In fact, well-qualified professionals with the right skills and experience can often find great high-paying, work-from-home jobs that offer the same career opportunities as traditional positions. So, which fields offer high-paying, work-from-home … Read more

Are you looking for a rewarding career that doesn’t require a four-year college degree? Look no further! There are many high-paying jobs that only require a two-year associate’s degree, vocational training, or even just a high school diploma. In this article, we’ll explore 21 of these lucrative careers and what they involve. From skilled trades … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. According to a 2021 survey from tech care company Asurion, the cellphone is now an essential item for Americans, overtaking their vehicle or refrigerator. Makes sense when you consider that you can’t do a group text with Uber or Lyft. So … Read more

A cash management account (CMA) is an account that lets you spend, save, and even invest your money from a central account. In other words, cash management accounts are like a hybrid between checking, savings, and investment accounts. Cash management accounts are useful because they’re flexible and let you move money around. And, many online … Read more