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“Income” and “wealth” have incorrectly become synonymous in American culture. While the two concepts often go hand in hand, using the terms interchangeably is misleading. America’s most wealthy individuals don’t necessarily draw the highest levels of income. For example, while professional athletes, top executives, doctors, and lawyers have reputations for high salaries, their obligations can
First introduced in 2009, the Making Work Pay tax credit was available for two years – 2009 and 2010. With this credit, you were able to receive a bonus of up to $400 (or $800 if you filed as married filing jointly) just for working. However, this tax credit was not renewed by Congress following
When you freelance or own a business, the responsibility for managing and reducing expenses is yours alone. Therefore, you often have a plan for even the most unlikely ones. If you are employed by someone else, however, you might assume that they have any unexpected expenses covered. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. There will
“Use your noodle! Your brain is like every other muscle in your body; by using it before you act, the fewer surprises you will have with a greater likelihood of getting the results you expect.” My father’s sage advice more than 50 years ago continues to benefit me when I face a particularly knotty problem
Discover it® Chrome for Students is a student credit card with a cash back rewards program focused on gas station and restaurant purchases, plus some nice fringe benefits for current college attendees. With 2% cash back (up to $1,000 per quarter) on gas station and restaurant purchases, plus 1% cash back on everything else, it’s quite similar to the
Since 1985, the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., has issued the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation to those who have met the educational and experiential requirements and passed the rigorous board exam. This certification is now known all over the world as the definitive professional credential for financial planners and advisors. Why Become a CFP®
Do you freeze up when you’re under pressure? Many people do. It’s a natural reaction to a stressful situation, whether you’re facing tough questions during an important presentation or you’re negotiating the price of a new car. You feel stress, your fight-or-flight response kicks in, and your mind goes blank. Knowing how to think on
Failure feels terrible. It’s demoralizing, embarrassing, and can wreck your self-confidence if you let it. However, failure can be one of your most valuable teaching tools if you’re willing to learn some hard lessons. Having the courage to fail can pay huge dividends in your life and your career. When you’re not afraid of failing,
Labor unions have been around since the late 18th century. But in recent years, industries not typically known for union membership have seen an uptick in interest in employee activism. We asked 1,500 Americans how they feel about unions in the modern workplace. Here’s what they said.
You already know it’s important to prepare for a job interview, but in today’s competitive hiring environment, you need to be able to convince employers that you’re the best and brightest the talent pool has to offer. Here are practice tips you can use to help you prepare to ace your job interview.
A work portfolio showcases your professional skills and abilities by highlighting successful projects, work samples, testimonials, and your expert knowledge in a tangible, easy-to-digest format. Learn what to include in your professional portfolio and how to organize it to dazzle would-be employers.
Employees are your company’s most important asset, and a tuition reimbursement program is an employee perk that shows you’re invested in their long-term success. Read on to learn the benefits of offering an employer tuition reimbursement program and some common eligibility conditions you can set.
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