The media spotlight often shines on the unemployed, but many Americans under 30 face an equally frustrating problem---they have educations and skills but work in jobs below their earning potential. If this is you, the right combination of … [Read more...]
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
March 2, 2009 by
Anybody looking for a job right now knows---it’s a jungle out there. Unless you are looking in recession-proof fields, jobs are few and far between, and thousands of workers are losing their jobs every day. Put simply, competition is cutthroat. … [Read more...]
How to Manage Money When You're Unemployed
January 12, 2009 by
Are you out of work, short on cash, and wondering how the heck you are going to feed yourself or your family in the weeks ahead? Don't panic. Here’s how to develop a sound strategy for managing money while unemployed so you can stop worrying and … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Layoff
January 12, 2009 by
Layoffs are everywhere these days. My employer axed 20 more of my coworkers on Friday, and every week I hear about friends losing jobs at various companies nationwide. Layoffs suck, but given the recession we’re in, they aren’t a surprise. And … [Read more...]
What to Do If Your Employer Cuts Its 401(k) Match Benefit
November 18, 2008 by
The stock market isn’t the only thing that might be beating up on your 401(k) retirement plan; many employers are cutting 401(k) plan matching benefits as a way to reign in expenses, the Wall Street Journal reports. What should you do if your … [Read more...]
Do You Believe Work Clothes are an Investment?
October 27, 2008 by
News surfaced last week about Republican donors spending over $100,000 in less than a month on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s wardrobe. Now I think most prudent folks would balk at anybody dropping tens of thousands at Neiman Marcus, … [Read more...]
Will You Be Laid Off? Spot the Warning Signs
October 20, 2008 by
Fortunately, twentysomethings are not usually the first employees to be laid off when an economic downturn forces employers to cut staff. After all, relative to more experienced employees, we’re cheap. But we’re not immune from being laid off … [Read more...]
How to Get Hired in a Recession: Eight Tips for Job Hunting in Today’s Tough Times
October 13, 2008 by
Landing a new job is never a cakewalk, but today’s tough economy is sure to make it especially difficult. Whether you are fishing for a first job out of school, recently laid off, or just ready to make a change, being prepared and having the right … [Read more...]
How to Start a Business from Your Dorm Room
September 5, 2008 by
My biggest regret about how I spent my college years is that I didn’t apply some—or all—of my free time to entrepreneurial pursuits. If you’ve got time between classes, your college dorm room is a great place to start a business. After all, … [Read more...]
Inc., LLC, or Sole Proprietorship? A Quick Guide to Business Structures for Young Entrepreneurs
August 21, 2008 by
Maybe you’ve got a killer business idea and a bullet-proof business plan, or maybe you’re already raking in some cash, either full-time or on the side. If you’re an entrepreneur, eventually you’ll need to decide how to structure your … [Read more...]
