Comparing ZipRecruiter vs. Glassdoor for Employers

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

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Where to Post Jobs for Free: The Top 11 Free Job Posting Sites

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

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SeedFi Lets You Get the Money You Need — Without a Payday Loan

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

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The Best Budgeting Apps for Couples to Manage Money Together

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

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Career Seasons: Choosing a Role Based on the Lifestyle You Want

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,

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How to Make a Cheap Charcuterie Board for Under $30

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

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How to Choose a Credit Card, the Right Way (Step by Step)

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

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Comparing Indeed vs Craigslist for Employers

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterDo you need to fill a job opening? Are you looking to hire a qualified applicant with a minimum of hassles?In that case, you’ve no doubt considered using a popular jobs board like Indeed or Craigslist. But what’s the difference between the two? Which one would be best for what you need?A third website that competes with them is ZipRecruiter, which can post a job opening to

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Nurturing Jobs: 5 Side Gigs Taking Care of People and Pets

by Molly Moorhead, CFP®Senior Editor If nurturing comes naturally to you, there are ways to turn that instinct into extra money. Side gigs aren’t limited to doing other people’s grocery shopping or selling stuff online. There’s a slew of more personalized and nurturing jobs for anyone who likes to take care of people and animals. Here’s a quick rundown: 5 Nurturing Jobs Taking Care of People or Animals 1. Pet

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What Our Dream Job Winner Learned from a Month of No Spending

by Robert BruceSenior WriterBrittany Cantu was in shock when she found out she was chosen for The Penny Hoarder’s “Dream Job” challenge in October.To earn her $5,000 paycheck, Cantu had to kick one of her most persistent spending habits and save money for 30 days — all in an effort to find new and healthier ways to manage her money.Cantu was up for the job: She saved an impressive $621

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