Careers

Figuring out how to pay for college is one of life’s toughest challenges. Student loans are almost always an option. Average student loan debt reached $37,172 in 2017. College degrees do pay off, statistically offering you higher lifetime wages to balance out the debt. The burden of carrying those loan payments throughout your adult life can be difficult to...

It truly is a sad day when you’re sent home from work after being let go. It's so devastating when your income instantly goes away. You know you need to pick up the pieces and start over, but where do you start? First, don't panic. Second, use these tips to help you forge a new (and probably, better) path forward....

When you’re thinking about a new career or thinking about going back to college, it’s natural to wonder which professions will be most in-demand in the future. These are tumultuous economic times and the fact that the real average wage hasn’t actually increased since the 1970s means that most people have to think wage smart as they look at...

Working from home isn’t just about earning an income from your couch in your pajamas (though that can be a perk). It can be a path to financial freedom. Here are three legitimate work-from-home opportunities that can help you pay down debt. Start Your Own Freelance Business The idea of it might sound intimidating, particularly if you don’t come from an...

Who says you can’t make a career out of your passions and hobbies? In today’s digital culture, it’s easier than ever to display your creativity and find a following. And if you happen to catch the attention of the right person or group, you could be on the road to success you never saw coming. That’s what happened to Harrison...

Work, by nature, is stressful. And nobody is more stressed than the boss --- the person who has to make sure everything gets done and has to answer for every mishap that occurs. What’s more, being a boss is hard, non-stop work. It can be easy to let all that stress build to the point of lashing out at...

The idea of pursuing art for a living can evoke a very specific image. The starving artist may be a cliché, but it’s also a reality for many talented and hopeful individuals. That doesn’t mean every creative person has to settle for poverty to do what they love. Many painters, writers and musicians are making a living wage. Here’s...

A college degree may seem like a magical ticket promising holders a good job, but it isn’t the only way. You can earn a fair wage regardless of the economy, without needing to graduate from a four-year degree, if you pick one of these great career options. Landscaping Jobs keeping yards clean, mowed and shoveled during the winter will always be...

Getting paid to do what you love seems like a dream. It sounds like a good idea, a sort of “if you build it they will come” moment — but simply doing what you love won’t necessarily pay the bills. Though it can. The thing is that getting paid for your passion gives you more than just money —...

Whether high school graduation is just around the corner or retirement is looming, it’s never too late to ignite that inner spark. Making money from your passion isn't out of the realm of possibility. Because everyone has a variety of skill sets and interests, there’s bound to be the perfect job or career out there. Learn what jobs you...