by Quinten Plummer Location, location, location — it’s vital in the real estate industry, and it’s just as critical in recruitment. Where you post a job opening determines who sees that job ad — and it also dictates how you’re allowed to interact with candidates and what you can learn about them.The best job search websites for your organization’s needs might not be the biggest, the most popular or even
by Quinten Plummer If you’re in serious debt, you know how hard it can be. There’s the harassing phone calls, the threatening notices and insufficient funds to cover anything more than the necessities. And it feels like you can hardly keep up. You’re nowhere near paying it off, and thanks to high interest rates, the debt isn’t getting any smaller.You might find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. But
by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterIs your credit card debt slipping out of your control? It’s designed to happen that way, you know.Maybe something unexpected happens, and you get a little behind on your bills and rely on your credit card to get by. Next thing you know, you’re stuck paying north of 20% interest on a revolving balance you feel like there’s no hope of ever paying off.Your options can feel
by Kent McDill The U.S. government has pledged to spend $1 trillion to upgrade the infrastructure of the country, which will translate to 1 million jobs. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims to repair or replace roads and bridges, expand broadband coverage and improve transportation and water safety. That is the promise of a lot of work. The reality is that trucking, construction, warehousing, energy and transportation jobs are
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by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterMicro-Investing apps aim to make investing more inclusive, easier to understand and less intimidating.The Stash app is a popular choice for new investors because it lets you begin investing with just $5.Stash can create a diversified investment portfolio for you based on your financial goals and risk tolerance, offering a user-friendly way to kickstart your investment journey.Or you can pick from more than 3,000 individual stocks,
by Meghan McAtasney, Nicole DowThose of us who have fond memories of opening stacks of presents under the tree on Christmas morning want to re-create that same magical feeling for our kids when the holidays roll around.We want their eyes to grow wide when they see what’s waiting for them to unwrap. We want their hearts to burst with joy when they find they got just what they wanted.What we
Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy husband’s brother took their mother to his accountant to make sure her mutual funds, stocks and banking accounts were being taken care of and that nobody would be able to extort money from her. She is wealthy. The will stated everything was to be split equally, half and half. She has two homes. My husband’s brother has taken one of the
by JoEllen Schilke Quick NavigationThere are a lot of reasons for thinking about becoming a funeral director, the funeral industry’s preferred term for mortician.For one, the unemployment rate is low. For another, there’s always a need.And, it is one of the careers that does not require a bachelor’s degree that still pays well. Funeral directors make an average of $55,000 a year. That’s the average and some directors with more
by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterMost bank accounts these days pay you a tiny little pittance in interest on your money, and they’re eager to charge you hefty $35 overdraft fees whenever they can. That’s how the big banks make their profits.Why let them rip you off? Luckily, we’ve found a banking service that pays you the highest interest rate we’ve seen in some time. It’s called One, and it pays you
