Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy husband and I had a four-wheel drive pickup. He bought this vehicle unseen in 2017. The car lot drove it to our house, all without my input. We had it for one year. In that time, our payments were $513 a month. In that year he kept trying to get rid of his truck. Fast-forward to now. He made a deal
by Danielle Braff, Diane M. Bacha With summer now behind us (*weep*), you may be looking for more economical bottles of delicious red wine with firm tannins to go with those crispier days, heavier meals and crackling fires. But you don’t need to spend a fortune on red wine. It can still taste plenty rich even when you buy it on the cheap. We researched popular wine retailers to find
by Tiffani ShermanContributorQuick NavigationGone are the days when you needed to pitch a tent in front of a big box store to be the first in line on Black Friday and get the best deals for the holiday shopping season.What was once the traditional start of the holiday season has morphed into several weeks of sales, some starting in early October. Then there’s Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, both
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 ZipRecruiter or Glassdoor. But what’s the difference between the two? Which one is best for your needs?In this guide, we’ll go
by Quinten Plummer Free job posting sites give recruiters and employers the opportunity to test the effectiveness of a job board or resume database — who’d want to launch a major recruitment campaign on a site they haven’t learned to use?Not all job boards will let you post jobs for free. And the majority of the free job posting sites will want to be compensated at some point.There’s something so
by Quinten Plummer If you’re like most of us, you know what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck. You do your best to make the most of your money, but inevitably, the unexpected happens. Maybe your car breaks down, or you need an appliance repaired. Maybe you’re just a little short this month.But you’ve got bills to pay. What are your options? For many people, it’s a payday loan
by Nicole DowSenior Writer Get a joint bank account, they say. It’ll be fine, they say. So you do it. But then you discover your significant other doesn’t prioritize saving as much as you do. Your partner, on the other hand, can’t fathom why you consider a new outfit to be “a need” when you have a closet full of clothes. Before the tense money discussions become full-on arguments, you
I’d like to introduce the concept of Career Seasons to you — which will help you find a job that’s perfect for you in this season of your life.At different points in our lives, we want different kinds of jobs:Without understanding your Career Season, how can you find a job that’s perfectly made for you?Here’s how we discovered this concept.Whenever I ask people what they want from a Dream Job,
by Katherine Snow SmithContributorCharcuterie boards have gone from favorite appetizers at restaurants to party staples you can DIY with grocery store ingredients that cost less than you might think.You don’t have to be a chef or caterer to make an elegant, crowd pleasing charcuterie tray full of cured meats, cheeses and complementary snacking accessories. You also don’t have to spend big bucks. Meat and cheese boards are super easy to
by Quinten Plummer When choosing a credit card, you want one that suits your needs.It can feel overwhelming at first, but it gets easier once you take a look at your credit profile to get a bird’s-eye view of your current financial situation. Here, we’ll help you learn how to choose a credit card — we’ll highlight the key features to look out for, so you can find a credit
