Millions of Americans are searching for jobs and that means the competition is tough. Making it through the interview process can be difficult. Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm, knows that well. The company recently conducted a survey, asking hiring managers about the biggest interview mistakes they’ve ever seen. Here are [...]
A new survey found that one out of four graduates say they would have made different decisions if they had considered the debt they’d rack up through their education. Fidelity Investments surveyed hundreds of graduates to find out how they’re managing financially. “Recent graduates are finding that tackling their college debt is one of the [...]
Do you pray at work? Chances are the answer is yes, but you may be surprised at how many of your co-workers are likely praying as well. A recent article in the Washington Post interviewed Jeanna Ray, a website manager who is among the 61 percent of Americans who say they pray every day. Jeanna [...]
Here in the US keeping up with the Joneses seems to be our favorite American pass time. We strive for better cars, bigger houses and newer gadgets. Are you getting sick of that quest yet? Well, according to WhoaretheJoneses.org, a new project from Compassion International, if you earn $50,000 a year you make more than [...]
Along with the Best Places to Live, CNNMoney also released the Top-Earning Towns across the United States. The highest is Bethesda, MD where residents make more than $170,000 each year! Here are the other top cities: 2. Greenwich, CT: Median Family Income is $164,000 3. Palo Alto, CA: Median Family Income is $153,000 4. Newport [...]
A list of popular brand names was recently put together by Wallet Pop and each one is named for its founder. Check out the list and see if you knew these were actually named after real people. Taco Bell: Believe it or not this fast food Mexican restaurant wasn’t just a simple name but it [...]
The average credit card rate in the U.S. is almost 16 percent, according to a recent article in Good Housekeeping. There’s a new act out there, the CARD Act, that gives credit card holders protection from unfair practices. The CARD Act stands for Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure. This act will help you save. [...]
We’re in the heart of tax season. Tax preparation companies are probably popping up in strip malls all over your town. While many of them offer a useful service and do their job well, some may be spreading lies just to get your business. Do these sound familiar? You can get your tax refund immediately. [...]
Something that used to be done without hesitation is now again on the rise. According to Grandparents.com, multigenerational households are increasing due to the current economic outlook. In fact, 6.5 million of U.S. households now have grandparents, parents and grandkids all living under the same roof. This is up 1.5 million from the 5 million [...]
Summertime can be a tough juggling act for working parents with school age children. Finding the right care and activities can be expensive. The good news is that there are many day camps that can offer both at a price that you can afford and these day camps have benefits that you may not have [...]