How to Be More Helpful to Your Colleagues at Work – Benefits
When was the last time you went out of your way to help a colleague at work? Many of us will have to stop and think about it. We often get so wrapped up in our own work we don’t…
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How to Become a Notary Public – Responsibilities & Requirements
There are some times in your life when relying on someone else’s word or assurances isn’t enough. When you need to protect yourself against fraud or deception, limit your risks, or create documents that affect your legal rights and abilities,…
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Should I Go to a Technical or Trade School Instead of a College? – Pros & Cons
Deciding where you’re going to go to school, or if you should go at all, can be overwhelming. The choice is even harder when you stop and think about the long-term implications. Should you go to a four-year university, a community…
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Networking for Introverts – 7 Simple Steps for Success
Do you cringe when you think about networking? Whether you love it or hate it, networking is an essential skill that could pay huge dividends in your career. For example, networking can help you land a promotion, or find your…
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How to Refinance Private and Federal Student Loans – Pros & Cons
Student loans have evolved. At one time, there was no option to refinance public federal loans (although you could always refinance private loans). Today, there’s a tremendous opportunity to refinance federal loans at a lower interest rate. Student loan refinancing can save you thousands, but…
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Should I Join AmeriCorps? – Benefits & Drawbacks of Service
Interested in volunteering? What about giving back to the community, gaining a leg up in the workforce, and meeting like-minded people? AmeriCorps is a program that teaches you unique skills, lets you earn money towards your education, and instills a…
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6 Job Search Tips for People Over 50 Years Old to Find Work
Looking for employment when you are over 50 years of age can be a humbling experience. Although you have amassed a lifetime of knowledge in your profession, it can feel like you have two strikes against you. Age bias is…
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Job Search Expenses – How Much to Spend on Travel, Attire, Education & More
I spent my first summer after college rigorously searching for a full-time job. Having graduated with a fair amount of student loan debt, I knew I needed to find work right away. That, plus the numerous costs associated with the…
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Careers · Family & Home · Kids
Planning for Maternity Leave – Length, Pay & Insurance Options
At the time I became pregnant with my first baby, I was a full-time, salaried employee at an established 500-person company. Because I didn’t start showing until close to the end of my second trimester, I chose to hold off…
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Career Advice: 5 Keys to Job Promotions, Raises & Bonuses
In 1931, historian James Truslow Adams defined the American Dream as the “dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” The growth of…
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