Yearly Archives: 2022

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterWith millions of unfilled job openings and a serious shortage of workers, businesses across the country are struggling to recruit the employees they need.Is your business struggling to find qualified job candidates? In that case, you’ve no doubt considered using a popular online recruitment platform like Monster or LinkedIn. But what’s the difference between the two? Which one is best for your needs?Another website that addresses many

by Whitney Hansen, Jamie CattanachWith tax season upon us, you might be wondering whether or not you’ll owe the government money. How much you owe or how much you’ll receive in a refund depends a lot on your tax withholdings from your paychecks during the year.You’ve probably been dealing with withholdings since you were first employed, but many people still don’t know what that means. It’s vital to make sure

by Kari FaberStaff WriterEmployers looking to make a hire can be overwhelmed by the amount of hiring websites out there to choose from.While some have niche focuses, many are so similar it’s difficult to decide where to start.Two of the most commonly used job-seeking websites hiring managers use to find new employees are CareerBuilder and Glassdoor. We’ll discuss the similarities and differences between the two, as well as how they

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIf you’re an employer looking to attract talent, your company’s reputation plays a big part in the process. It informs the way applicants view you. The same is true when you’re picking a job posting site. Reputation matters.Craigslist and Glassdoor have built their reputations on some distinctly different principles over the years. We’ll take a look at each of the platforms, what they offer and how they

by Steve GillmanContributorWhen you’re trying to buy a house, especially for the first time, it can feel like the deck is stacked against you.Having bad credit can spell difficulty in getting a traditional mortgage loan. But wouldn’t getting off the rent cycle treadmill be a first step to rebuilding your finances?What’s worse is that bad or poor credit can mean different things: a low credit score, a short credit history

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSaving money is great, but it won’t make you rich.No matter how many dollars you put into a savings account, the national average .05% interest you’d earn won’t expedite your millionaire status.And cutting your costs can only go so far, explains Certified Financial Planner Robin Hartill (who is also an editor and financial advice columnist here at The Penny Hoarder).It can definitely help with your short term

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by Kari FaberStaff WriterIn the 1950s, CEOs were earning about 20 times more than their average employees. Seems fair considering their title, right? Sure.Today, according to research pulled by Bloomberg, the typical Fortune 1,000 CEO makes 144 times more than their average worker. But wait, it gets worse: at The Coca-Cola Company, CEO James Quincey makes an insultingly high 1,621 times more.The system is rigged, man. And over the last

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSpeaking from experience, being a stay-at-home parent is the most underpaid job in the world.We work the longest hours, don’t get an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan and definitely don’t receive paid vacation. The perks are great — getting to spend all this time with our kids, and our uniform is much more comfortable — but boy, would it be nice to see a few dollars for the work

by Kelly Gurnett, Elizabeth Djinis When it comes to buying or selling recycled clothes, it’s womenswear that gets the bulk of the attention. But there’s a market for men’s clothes, too. There are plenty of men out there who want to make money off their old clothes. After all, they too have to put together a full outfit every day. And it’s time that their closet cleaning yields a few