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by Timothy MooreContributor Buying a house is an expensive endeavor. You might spend years saving for a down payment to earn the pleasure of paying a mortgage, property taxes and homeowners insurance each month. But the final price can get even higher — significantly higher — when you factor in the maintenance and repair work that a house needs over time. An easy way to save money is to tackle

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterWhen you rely on tips to pay the bills, managing your money can be tricky. It’s hard to know exactly how much cash you’ll be taking home after each shift, which makes planning and budgeting seriously tough. Not to mention the fact that the service industry took a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Add in rising costs of living and bad tippers, and it can all

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterIn more and more workplaces, employees are dressing down. The shift to remote and hybrid work has only accelerated this trend, so you’re increasingly likely to see khakis, sweaters, twinsets, polo shirts and even jeans at more businesses than ever.Not everywhere, though. What if you’re going to work in an office that has a “business professional attire” dress code? What does that mean?To help you out, we’ve

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIf you’re planning to leave your current job, it’s considered common courtesy to give your employer two weeks’ notice ahead of time. The idea here is that you want to allow your employer time to prepare for your departure. They’ll need to decide if they want to hire someone new to backfill your position; come up with a plan to cover your work duties in the meantime

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterRemote work is now more common than ever — a simple convenience born of a very inconvenient pandemic. While there are many more remote work opportunities than ever before, there’s much more competition for these jobs.Experience is important in an office or online. It proves you can do the work, and it helps you stand out from the crowd. But not all work-from-home jobs require a lot of

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterHere’s one of the mysteries of the modern workplace: What exactly is a “business casual attire” dress code?It’s becoming more common in an increasing number of offices and industries. In fact, for many businesses, it has become the norm. But what is it, exactly?The problem is, there’s not just one cut-and-dried definition that applies everywhere across the board. The answer is often, It depends on the office.