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by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterIf you’re an employer looking to attract talent, your company’s reputation plays a big part in the process. It informs the way applicants view you. The same is true when you’re picking a job posting site. Reputation matters.Craigslist and Glassdoor have built their reputations on some distinctly different principles over the years. We’ll take a look at each of the platforms, what they offer and how they

by Steve GillmanContributorWhen you’re trying to buy a house, especially for the first time, it can feel like the deck is stacked against you.Having bad credit can spell difficulty in getting a traditional mortgage loan. But wouldn’t getting off the rent cycle treadmill be a first step to rebuilding your finances?What’s worse is that bad or poor credit can mean different things: a low credit score, a short credit history

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSaving money is great, but it won’t make you rich.No matter how many dollars you put into a savings account, the national average .05% interest you’d earn won’t expedite your millionaire status.And cutting your costs can only go so far, explains Certified Financial Planner Robin Hartill (who is also an editor and financial advice columnist here at The Penny Hoarder).It can definitely help with your short term

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by Kari FaberStaff WriterIn the 1950s, CEOs were earning about 20 times more than their average employees. Seems fair considering their title, right? Sure.Today, according to research pulled by Bloomberg, the typical Fortune 1,000 CEO makes 144 times more than their average worker. But wait, it gets worse: at The Coca-Cola Company, CEO James Quincey makes an insultingly high 1,621 times more.The system is rigged, man. And over the last

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSpeaking from experience, being a stay-at-home parent is the most underpaid job in the world.We work the longest hours, don’t get an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan and definitely don’t receive paid vacation. The perks are great — getting to spend all this time with our kids, and our uniform is much more comfortable — but boy, would it be nice to see a few dollars for the work

by Kelly Gurnett, Elizabeth Djinis When it comes to buying or selling recycled clothes, it’s womenswear that gets the bulk of the attention. But there’s a market for men’s clothes, too. There are plenty of men out there who want to make money off their old clothes. After all, they too have to put together a full outfit every day. And it’s time that their closet cleaning yields a few

by Top Class Actions Several class action settlements give consumers the opportunity to claim compensation this month.The settlements involve brands such as Apple, McCormick, Nissan and more. Check out the list below to find out if you qualifyThe April deadlines for filing claims in these settlements are fast approaching, so read on to find out if you qualify. Plaid Inc. has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a

by Kristin JennyContributor Soldiers spend years putting others before them, serving their country and often living miles away from their families. They wake up early, complete grueling drills in the heat and may even be deployed to an active combat zone. Then there are those who rise through the ranks and make the military a lifelong commitment, serving for decades. Suffice it to say, members of the armed forces are

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer If you have a travel rewards credit card or elite status with a hotel or airline, your stash of points could be worth thousands of dollars. But what happens to those points and miles after you die? It turns out reward points aren’t considered property — so you typically can’t name a beneficiary to inherit them. You’re not legally entitled to have them transferred to