by Katherine Snow SmithContributorMaybe you were part of the Great Resignation of 2021 and you’re looking for a different job in 2022. You might be a parent ready to return to work after helping your kids with virtual schooling. Or you’re just ready to move on to something new.Whatever the reason, now is the time to polish your resume, think about your transferable skills and, yes, learn how to interview
by Steve GillmanContributorAre you worth more than you’re paid?If so, have you asked for a raise? The “Great Resignation” of 2021 — when an estimated 1 in 4 Americans quit a job — could work to your favor. Companies are being forced to offer higher wages and better benefits to attract and retain employees, according to an employer survey by the Society for Human Resource Management.If your company is doing relatively
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by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterAs it turns out, noticeably more people are scared for their children’s future these days.Yep. According to a survey by financial advice website WalletHub, roughly 13 million more Americans are scared about their children’s financial future compared to last year.Of course that makes sense, what with the COVID-19 pandemic and a rocky economy and all. Still, that statistic stuck with us. So if you find yourself worrying
by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterA low credit score can haunt you. Mundane tasks like renting a car or signing up for a new cell plan can put you on edge, knowing that your low credit score is always lurking right behind you.Getting a new credit card and making on-time payments is one of the best paths to a better score. But how do you get a credit card when your score
by Nicole DowSenior WriterWe all know saving money is something we should do, but we often view it as a chore we’ll get around to doing someday.It’s time to flip our perspective and think of saving money as a fun challenge instead.Let’s push ourselves to beef up our emergency funds and stack our cash reserves. Let’s fight for better financial futures — one dollar at a time. Need a game
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorIf you want to whip your finances into shape, here’s a good New Year’s resolution: improving your credit score.A lot of New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re so extreme. Think of all the bonkers weight-loss and money-saving goals that surface at the start of every year.This resolution is different. No extreme measures are required. But there aren’t any shortcuts. Building good credit is a goal you
Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI started dating a guy I really liked about 10 months ago. Into our third month of dating, he received an amazing job offer in another state and asked me if I would be down to move with him. It was a big commitment, but I decided I would like to get away from my tiny hometown, so I agreed to move
by Kathleen GarvinContributor When you think of major banking chains, Chase Bank is probably high up on your list. Not only is JPMorgan Chase one of the “Big Four” banks in America, it’s ranked by S&P Global as the largest bank in the United States. (The other three are Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup.) But how does it stack up overall, for you, the consumer? Chase offers customers
by Top Class Actions Could you use some cash to recover from the holidays?Check out these class action settlements from brands like Neuriva, ShopKeep, and Walmart to see if you qualify to make a claim.Look through list carefully and note deadlines for claims. Earliest one on this list is Jan. 7, 2022, for students looking to recoup tuition from Rutgers University charged during the height of the pandemic. Consumers who
